My journey through Samarkand left an indelible mark on my soul, forever etching marks of astonishing architecture, warm-hearted locals and extraordinary food.
Updated 22 Sep, 2023 05:39pm
My visit opened the door to the essence of the Japanese spirit that focuses on the simple sensibilities of life.
Published 02 Sep, 2023 11:50am
They say rivers have memories. After that dunk into the Mathoka Waterfall, I knew they were right.
Updated 26 Aug, 2023 09:29pm
Pakistan's western neighbour offers a window into hundreds of years of Islamic history, as well as serene spiritual moments at the holy sites in Qom and Mashhad.
Published 27 Jul, 2023 11:16am
Nestled among snow-capped mountains, the magical Karomber lake is located in the wild northwest of Pakistan.
Published 08 Dec, 2022 11:16am
The country has much to offer — high mountains, rich history and great food — but does not feature on the local holiday radar.
Published 17 Jun, 2022 11:34am
The delightful water features of Chutok make it a unique getaway for the adventure thirsty.
Updated 13 Oct, 2017 08:03pm
A physically gruelling journey with both exhilarating and disappointing sights along the way.
Updated 05 Oct, 2017 07:38pm
A look into how I overcame social confines and experienced adventures one can only imagine in a lifetime.
Updated 04 Dec, 2019 03:55pm
I discovered first hand the rich repository of history, culture and the role of politics in the shaping of Central Asia.
Published 29 Sep, 2017 04:28pm
My trip to four Stans: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, was like seeing my history books come to life.
Updated 09 May, 2019 03:52pm
Some people might find it surprising how modern Iran, and especially Tehran is.
Updated 27 Sep, 2017 10:07pm
The campsite is a Haruki Murakami novel come to life.
Updated 21 Jun, 2019 05:30pm