One of the largest burial sites in the world, the Necropolis of Makil is located near the city of Thatta … More
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Indus Valley Civilization: Mohenjo-Daro
An ancient city that flourished 4500 years ago, part of the Indus Valley Civilization, Mohen jo Daro near the modern … More
Astore Valley: Adventurers Paradise
Perhaps best known as the approach to the Rupal face of Nanga Parbat (7th highest peak) Astore valley in the … More
Sarajevo: European Jerusalem
Like its namesake in the Middle East, Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has had a very rich … More
Pristine Nature & Unique Food: Hunza and Gilgit Valleys
Situated along the ancient silk route (and along the modern Karakoram Highway-KKH), nestled in the majestic Karakoram mountains lie the … More
Eastern Anatolia: History and Empires
With settlements dating back to the 6th millennium BCE and the earliest kingdoms from pre bronze era, Eastern Anatolia has … More
Baltistan: Little Tibet
Home to four of the fourteen ‘eight thousanders‘ (mountains higher than 8000m), the region of Baltistan comprises of several beautiful … More
Road Trip Alaska: Into the Wilderness
A moose and her calf casually stroll by as I am grilling outside our cabin, we spot a brown bear … More
When the mountains called: Final Ride of Bucephalus
After riding through a snow/ice storm for about 2 long hours, we had taken a break at Faeder Lake about … More
North and Central Oregon Coast
Beautiful sandy beaches, sheer cliffs overlooking the ocean and miles of pristine rocky beaches, the Oregon coast is a nature … More
Venezia: Storia e Cultura
An archipelago of a thousand small islands connected by waterways, Venice has risen and fallen in global political clout through … More
Scenic Swat
Navigating down a dark highway in the mountains, the road seemed to disappear all of a sudden and I had … More