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Would you like insider advice on traveling the North Caucasus from an insider with 20 years of experience guiding throughout the region? Today we welcome Rashid to the studio! We heard of Rashid from British explorer Levison Wood’s’ recent BBC documentary “From Russia to Iran.” He personally guided Wood and his crew for three weeks through every republic. Today he shares with us some of his insight into the North Caucasus!
Links for Episode 23
Levison Wood – “From Russia to Iran”
Rashid’s Top Five:
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Arkhyz (Karachay-Cherkessia)
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Lake Hurla Kel (Karachay-Cherkessia)
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Djilisoo (Karachay-Cherkessia)
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Ingush towers (Ingushetia)
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Derbent (Dagestan)
Timestamps
0:36 – “I believe in fairies”
1:48 – Shout out to Bjorn!
2:25 – Shout out to… you know who you are!
4:08 – The six month-old chimes in
6:27 – Culture Shock Couch
12:44 – Rashid’s interview!
35:37 – Stories of hospitality
38:30 – Rashid’s Top Five!
40:57 – Lake of Love
