Prostitution is legal in Panama. Did you know that? I didn’t, at least not until shortly before our trip. When I think of legal prostitution, Amsterdam comes to mind, then …
Russian Braids Put Pinterest Braids to Shame
We’re going to take a break from our more serious and culture-focused content to tackle some pressing, superficial concerns in the realm of Overland Undersea. Beauty blogging is an absolutely …
Muay Thai Nights 7 in Panama City
“My trainer invited me to go to my first fight. It’s going to be in Panama. Should I go?” “Hell yes!” That’s how Nikita’s first real martial arts match started. …
Sweat, Steam and Ritual at a Russian Banya
Ukrainian culture isn’t all about vodka! …Ok, it’s a big part of it, but when you’re not gathered around a table full of food in a celebratory toast, what is …
Like it Never Happened: Kiev post-Maidan Protests
Fresh off the plane in Kiev, we had over 4 hours to kill and one destination in mind: the site of the 2014 Maidan Protests, Maidan Nezalezhnosti. Independence Square. We …
Placindi Recipe – a Ukrainian Take on a Moldovan Pastry
On my last day in Ukraine I got to help out making a family recipe. A big deal considering I wasn’t allowed to lift a finger the entire week, or …
Dacha: The Ukrainian Summer House
“Home gardening” sounds like an insult to describe the emphasis Russians and Ukrainians place on growing their own food. An American home with a yard filled to the brim with …
Summer Meals in Ukraine
Ukrainians know how to enjoy summer. It’s a colorful, bountiful time of year, meant to be celebrated and devoured. Eating the summer meals in Ukraine is a great way to …
Ukrainian Vodka – No Such Thing as a Little Bit
When it comes to drinking vodka in Ukraine, there’s no such thing as “a little bit.” Let me explain. Even though you’re traveling, don’t assume that everyone is familiar with …