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A 20-something American girl backpacking hither and thither through truly offbeat locations such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan. Constantly on a mission to help people around the world understand each other.
South Asia’s largest Sufi shrine, and one of Pakistan holiest places, is open at all times of day, but if you really want to see the crowds turn out in his name, visit on Thursday evening. The beautiful colonial establishment has a particularly extensive collection of Gandharan art, something you should see if your time in Pakistan won’t allow for visiting the Buddhist historical sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Admittedly I didn’t enjoy the Wagah border ceremony… but other people do, so I can’t leave it off the list. A more intimate alternative to the popular Wagah Border ceremony, it’s structured differently as the border runs diagonally through the seating area and people don’t actually cross this border.
A photo essay from that time I was in a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. Say what?! Boozy crowds strain for a view underneath centuries old wrought iron balconies
A guide to getting an Iran tourist visa in Islamabad, Pakistan. Includes information on necessary documents, how to get to the Iranian embassy, costs, and processing time
A bit about Sufi dhamal dance, and tips on how and where to see Sufi dhamal in Lahore on Thursday nights. Map included at the end of the post