In January 2017, this wildlife refuge was given the name Loess Bluff and thank God for that! Because it used to be called, get this,...

Anyone who has ever lived in Pakistan has been to or at least has heard of Saif-ul-Muluk. It’s referred to as a little piece of heaven on...

Not to hate on the city I live in, but there isn’t a whole lot to do here. We have 5 or 6 fast food places here and maybe three fine...

I was born into a middle-class family. Growing up, we couldn’t afford most designer bags, clothes, or shoes that some of my richer...

Having lived in Karachi most of my life, I know every nook and cranny of the city like the back of my hand. I could tell you the best...

We live in a very sleepy, little town. There isn’t much to do here and nowhere to go for fun. We have maybe three fine dining places if...

In my early 30’s I got a job in Lahore, which required me to move out of my parent's home in Karachi, and live on my own for the first...

‘There’s only one river, there’s only one sea, and it flows through you and it flows through me’. This song by Peter, Paul & Mary is one...

Karachi, Pakistan may not be the place of my birth, but it’s where I spent most of my childhood and adult life. In spite of being away...

Breckenridge, Colorado is a little ski town that most people haven't heard of, even though it’s tourist central. Ski season is when a lot...

Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’, Ming Dynasty vases, Kung Fu, Dragons, noodles, and Bruce Lee, my fascination with China was as great as my...

We landed on Spanish soil and I was home. The generous splashes of color on every building façade, balcony, and alcove; the garlands of...

My husband and I married in 2017, blissfully unaware of the long and arduous visa process we would have to go through. He is a white...

The year was 2017. My best friend was planning a trip to Hunza & Skardu and asked me if I wanted to tag along. As a Pakistani who grew up...