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کوه به کوه نمیرسه آدم به آدم میرسه

A mountain will not reach a mountain; a person can reach a person.

– Persian Proverb

“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”

― C.S. Lewis

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  • Lima
    • Balkh: The Ancient Battleground
    • Bravo
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  • Bravo
    • The Fruit Wallah
    • A Dari Language Lesson: Buzkashi – بزکشی
    • New Page
  • qumrank
    • My Extraordinary Mother
    • Pamiri Aush
    • The Value of Snow
  • Tango
    • 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 10
    • 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 9
    • 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8

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Tag: Afghanistan

Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao
Taste, Travel

Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao

Qabeli Pulao is a ubiquitous Afghan dish that is often served at weddings, funerals and other large social gatherings. There … Continue reading Uzbeki Qabeli Pulao

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
Travel

10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6

If asked to pick a song that represents Afghanistan as a whole, I’d probably choose something by Ahmad Zahir or … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6

Pamiri Aush
Taste, Travel

Pamiri Aush

Last Friday I learned how to make Pamiri aush, homemade noodle soup.  This vegan dish may be served at lunch … Continue reading Pamiri Aush

This Shall Be a House of Peace: A book review
Thoughts, Travel

This Shall Be a House of Peace: A book review

I was not sure what to expect when I started reading Phil Halton’s This Shall Be a House of Peace, a … Continue reading This Shall Be a House of Peace: A book review

Of Dostum and Ducks
Childhood Reflections, Thoughts

Of Dostum and Ducks

It was January 1994. The relative peace in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif was shattered as fighting broke out. General … Continue reading Of Dostum and Ducks

Thoughts, Travel

The Value of Snow

When I was studying Dari in Badakhshan, Afghanistan a few years ago, my language teacher taught me a game. It … Continue reading The Value of Snow

Home
Thoughts

Home

Home is where, when you cross its threshold, you finally feel at peace. –  Dennis Lehane One of the hardest … Continue reading Home

Nao Roz
Travel

Nao Roz

In the Persian calendar, New Year’s Day falls on March 21, the first day of spring. Mazar-e-Sharif is the focal … Continue reading Nao Roz

Provinces of Afghanistan
Travel

Provinces of Afghanistan

Explore some of the diverse provinces that make up the country of Afghanistan. If you click on the infographic it … Continue reading Provinces of Afghanistan

Grand Trunk Road
Travel

Grand Trunk Road

“Look! Look again! and chumars, bankers and tinkers, barbers and bunnias, pilgrims – and potters – all the world going and coming. … Continue reading Grand Trunk Road

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