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
Tag: Travel
What do the US and Eritrea have in Common?
Every year, the month of April brings one of the year’s greatest annoyances. Let me explain… I was born in … Continue reading What do the US and Eritrea have in Common?
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
Life in the UK Test
As part of my application for “indefinite leave to remain” in the UK I had to take a life in … Continue reading Life in the UK Test
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
Nomads, Horses, Camels and Water Buffalo
The word “nomad” is hugely overused. People take gap years and call themselves nomads. YouTube channels, blogs and Twitter handles … Continue reading Nomads, Horses, Camels and Water Buffalo
Three Things to do in Windsor, England
1. Walking in Windsor Windsor Great Park is a Royal Park, but most of its five thousand acres are open … Continue reading Three Things to do in Windsor, England
Eastern Horizons: A book review
“The simplicity, the lack of choice, of having to make do, that’s what happiness is all about.” — Levison Wood (Walking the … Continue reading Eastern Horizons: A book review
Life in slow motion
“I’ll just drop off some bags of cement in the village up there,” explained Ali. Then we can deliver the … Continue reading Life in slow motion
A Night in the Khyber Pass
I’ve always thought that my Dad is one of the unlikeliest of world travelers. A farm boy from rural Western … Continue reading A Night in the Khyber Pass
Other Side of the Mountains 