10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
As an ethnomusicologist, one of the great joys of my life is discovering new artists performing music in different styles. … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
Tag: Pakistan
A Christmas Memory
In third grade, I was attending a small school in rural Saskatchewan. I had a great teacher, and I liked … Continue reading A Christmas Memory
Know the ‘Stans: Pakistan
The suffix “stan” means “land” in Persian. And so in the same way that many countries end in ‘land (think … Continue reading Know the ‘Stans: Pakistan
Provinces of Pakistan
Last week I added a post about some of the provinces of Afghanistan. This week it is Pakistan’s turn. Each … Continue reading Provinces of Pakistan
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
The Frontier Gandhi
I am going to give you such a weapon that the police and the army will not be able to … Continue reading The Frontier Gandhi
Where choi becomes chai: Tea and the Af/Pak Border
Among the many differences that a traveller would notice upon passing through the Bolan or Khyber Pass would be the … Continue reading Where choi becomes chai: Tea and the Af/Pak Border
Floods on the Indus
In the summer of 2010 I traveled with friends to the North of Pakistan to the beautiful Deosai Plateau, hoping … Continue reading Floods on the Indus
Islamic Architecture
I find Islamic Architecture to be beautiful and fascinating. Symmetry, arched doorways, intricate motifs and beautiful colours are some things … Continue reading Islamic Architecture
Pakistan and Stereotypes – پاکستان
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” – Mark Twain In 2009 I left Canada to teach at an international … Continue reading Pakistan and Stereotypes – پاکستان
