CT20 – How to Tour the North Caucasus THIS Summer! – The Inside Scoop

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The founts of wisdom (or at least suggestions) burst forth today as we give you travelers some down-to-earth advice about your upcoming visit to the North Caucasus. We invite you to take some notes as we share our favorite places to visit, things to do, and our own Caucasus wish lists. Plus we bring to light misconceptions of the Russian banya and even define “dingle” for you.

Links for Episode 20

1. Vladikavkaz & Dargavs, City of the Dead (N. Ossetia)
   – Vladikavkaz
   – Dargavs/City of the Dead
2. Chegem Valley Overpass
3. Dagestan mountains
   – Gunib
   – Khunzakh plateau Avar Dagestan North Caucasus
4. Kezenoi-Am Lake in Chechnya (largest/deepest lake in Caucasus)
5. Bermamit
6. Sulak River Gorge
7. Caspian Sea/Izberbash

Timestamps

2:28 – Top Places to Visit in the NC!
4:11 – Bunny Slope: KMV Region
5:50 – Intermediate: Mt. Elbrus & Baksan Valley
7:13 – Black Diamond: Ingushetia Towers
9:52 – One more Intermediate: The Caspian Sea
10:21 – Prince Caspian, by C.S. Lewis
12:12 – The popularity of the Republics based on TripAdvisor
15:52 – Top Things To Do!
18:19 – Nudity not required
20:10 – The “Banya Bond”
21:57 – Geographical feature: dingle
23:29 – The largest market in…
24:09 – The Honey People
24:40 – Top Wish list Destinations

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