Thanks to Afghanistan, I Finally Made It to My Dream Destination
It wasn't until a journey back to a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan that I finally had the opportunity to visit Pakistan.
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I Explored These Secret Tunnels Hidden Deep Beneath Mountains
I went in search of a spot that was exclusively mine, and I found one hidden beneath a mountain.
I Saw Kabul Fall
On the morning of 16th August, a day after the Taliban entered the capital and took over Afghanistan, I got a disturbing phone call about the Taliban looking for me. That began my frantic efforts to evacuate from the country.
I Didn’t Expect to Find This in Afghanistan
Nestled in the lap of Hindu Kush mountains, the lush valley of Parwan is known for its breathtaking scenery and stunning landscape.
“Why Would You Do That to Yourself?” I Stayed on a Houseboat on a Frozen Lake During the Coldest Winter in 30 Years
Houseboats in Kashmir’s Dal Lake are an experience in themselves. But in its 45-day long winters known as "chillai kalan," this snow-scaped paradise can become a frozen hell for its locals.
I Snuck Into the Old Quarter of Kabul, Still Shaken From a Suicide Bomb
Kabul’s oldest neighborhood is replete with history and heritage.
I Drove the “World’s Most Dangerous Road” and Into the Taliban Red Zone
As a solo woman, I traveled to Afghanistan’s most patriarchal and dangerous region, where I broke the rules of feminism to survive the journey.