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My first overseas adventure: Iran
It was ten years ago today that I touched down in Tehran after a jaunt around Iran and fired off the next of my emails from the trip of a lifetime. Here’s how I described my adventures in Esfahan and Shiraz!
With eTramping: Chennai for under $25 a day!
As Lonely Planet names Chennai as one of their top ten cities for 2015, we’re exploring the capital of south India for less than $25 a day!
Sydney’s sweet little piece of Lebanon: Arja Patisserie
The perfect way to top off an evening at the delectable Lebanese restaurants of Haldon Street is with some sweets at Arja Patisserie.
With Goats On The Road: Saji, my favourite meal!
Chicken saji is my favourite fast food in Pakistan, perhaps the world! Here, we team up with Goats On The Road’s nicks and Dariece to spread the word about this Balochi specialty!
My first overseas adventure: Singapore stopover
In this new series, I recount my experiences from my first trip abroad, which started exactly ten years ago tonight! I backpacked around the Middle East, but it all began with a stopover in Singapore!
The Full Punjabi Breakfast at Al-Khan, Lahore!
One of my favourite things about living in Pakistan is breakfast on Sunday mornings. Load up your plate with hearty Punjabi fare and you’re set for the day!
UrbanDuniya’s new look!
It’s with pleasure that I officially announce UrbanDuniya’s makeover; the beautiful new look, filled with pictures and colours, better reflects the spectacle of the duniya and my passion for what I do.
Know your headgear! Different types of Muslim veils
The deluge of sensational misinformation about Muslim women’s headscarves continues as debate rages in Western countries. We attempt to set the record straight on the five most common types of veils, and maybe debunk some myths too.
The Rhythm of the Night: Shinjuku, Tokyo
Shinjuku is where Tokyo comes out at night; or at least it seems to! Walking along the cosmopolitan streets anonymous, I had arrived in the Tokyo of my dreams.
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