Eastern Approaches

About Eastern Approaches

Discussing all things Central and Eastern Europe, from culture & politics to local cuisine & geography, with two seasoned travelers and expats residing in this part of the world. Join Ben Curtis and Andrew Villone as they delve into all the things they love (and some of what they loathe) from this amazing, diverse and slightly-misunderstood part of the world.

Publisher

Eastern Approaches

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2020

Latest episode

27 Feb 2022

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Feb 2022

   Ukraine

   Honest talk on our personal memories of Ukraine and feelings on the Russian attack.

2. 

   16 Nov 2021

   Episode 25: Eastern Europe!: The book, the author, our interview!

   Ben and Andrew come back from a 3 month self-imposed exile to talk with Tomek Jankowski, author of the incredibly cool book entitled Eastern Europe!: Everything You Need to Know About the History (and More) of a Region that Shaped Our World and Still Does

3. 

   18 Aug 2021

   Episode 394 (?): Summer Vacay in the Balkans

   After a long hiatus, Ben and Andrew catch everyone up on their summer travels. They welcome in EA's #1 fan and history professor Jaime Aguila to discuss his summer travels through the Balkans. Jaime talks first impressions, history, comparing Balkan foods with Mexican culinary delights and his unbridled love of statues covering his summer trip across Istanbul, Albania, North Macedonia and Thessaloniki. Practical information and updates on Covid and health protocols and border crossings from the region as well.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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