Soups are an integral part of Russian culture. Every dinner starts with a homemade soup, always made from scratch and with the freshest ingredients. Sampling these tasty creations is a great start towards understanding Russia and its people.

Go behind closed doors with Karine Hagen to explore the essential steps involved in the creation of Armagnac, a process that dates back to the 14th century.

In her centuries-old home, Palazzo Tiepolo on the Grand Canal, local chef Contessa Passi invites Viking guests to share her home and kitchen for a traditional lunch made from the freshest ingredients bought that day at the famous Rialto Market.