Summer Picnicking

You’re looking at the key essentials to any Kazakh picnic. Safe to say it's not just a pastime, but a way of life. On any given weekend, you'll find locals swimming or plonked by the river, sprawled across patches of grass and savouring the great outdoors. Most gatherings will feature any combination of grilled shashlik (skewered meat), chai, watermelon and, of course, vodka.

Location: Sibinskie Lakes, Kazakhstan