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[5 Jan 2010 | One Comment | Mariya Karimjee]
Where the Elk and Bison Play . . . and Humans too

We spent a good 20 minutes watching the sun rise into the sky as a herd of bison blocked the road while attempting to cross. Then, as one passed me, I reached out.

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[29 Dec 2009 | Comments Off | Mariya Karimjee]
Salmon Throwing and More

What do a hula-hooping guitar man and salmon-throwing fishmongers have in common? They add to the charm of Pike Place Market.

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[14 Dec 2009 | Comments Off | Online Editor]
Travel: Asia or Europe?

Choose your destination: Iran or Austria.

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[10 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Mariya Karimjee]
Donkeys in the Desert

“Have donkey, will guide” could be the motto of Ashraf, a friendly and eager (and even a bit bossy) local in Siwa, Egypt. He not only takes you on a tour of all the sights but he’ll go swimming in the hot springs without you.

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[29 Sep 2009 | 4 Comments | Mariya Karimjee]
Surfing the Great Sand Sea

I was standing in the sand, watching the orange sun disappear behind 50-metre-high dunes, when I noticed the Korean backpackers next to me. Both of them had one sneaker off, and were rapidly pulling off their socks.

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[29 Sep 2009 | 2 Comments | Online Editor]
Welcome to Globetrotting

We are all, at least slightly, consumed by wanderlust. The urge to explore and escape exists in all of us to some degree. And living in Pakistan, that urge is often developed and sharpened to an extent that would dwarf and slice in two (or three) those of nationals from far greener (and often saner) pastures.

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[2 Jul 2009 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Culture of Contradictions

As one-third of the so-called Axis of Evil, Iran is drawn as shuttered, repressed and hateful. It’s not exactly like that. Besides, from its vantage point, Pakistan doesn’t seem so snug either.

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[8 Jun 2008 | Comments Off | Talib Qizilbash]
Death Becomes Her

Vienna is known for its opera, stunning architecture and apple strudel. But there is a lot more, including catacombs, remnants of the plague and a town square named after a dead Pakistani diplomat.