"We are not raised to become ‘lasses fit for proposal,’ because we are raised to value ourselves, to be enrolled in school and become learned and educated." In a most far-flung area, I met a most advanced society; And I was mesmerised... Source: Hunza's Buried Treasures
Hunza’s Buried Treasures
We are not raised to become 'lasses fit for proposal,' because we are raised to value ourselves, to be enrolled in school and become learned and educated. We are always reminded that it's okay to fly."
Bits from the Royal Kitchen
July 2016, Hunza. Bits from the Royal Kitchen. In our venture across Hunza- a tranquil land veiled so elegantly behind tall mountains- I was fortunate enough to savour foods of all flavour and texture belonging to varying periods in history. This is a story of when I discovered a cup of tea some centuries old. (To … Continue reading Bits from the Royal Kitchen
The Flower of Utopia
For those who venture for materialistic gains, Sri Lanka will not offer much. But those who are attentive to the last detail, it is Utopia. It was here that I discovered a flower not of this era; one that transcends others in both its beauty and wisdom: the Divine Lotus. After landing in Colombo, our guide Hassantha … Continue reading The Flower of Utopia
In the heart of Arabia: Lesson from the little ones
For a second it seemed as though a surge of emotions whirled through them. They froze, their smiles shrank, and their eyes gaped. "Pakistan?" they repeated. "Yes, Pakistan."
The infinite joys of Fazl’s Shop
I do always wonder how joy and contentment could stem from such little things. At an altitude of 2500 feet, Hunza Valley slumbers in surreal peace. It nestles between peaks of all shades and colours.The tranquility and joy of the valley with its settlers is almost ethereal, alien to the land beyond the mountains. … Continue reading The infinite joys of Fazl’s Shop
The Walnut Cake which travels time
One fine day in December 2015, I returned home after lonely days in my boarding residence. How fortunate was I to arrive just in time to savour one of the most enchanting cakes of my life. Not only was it my first ever walnut cake but I believe it to be handpicked by the Divine Writer of the … Continue reading The Walnut Cake which travels time
Walking On Wonder 