If you have a taste for “dark tourism”, or an interest in the macabre, then Simon Proudman’s latest book Cannibals, Cults and Corpses is for you.
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In photos: Murals at the University of Punjab
Some of my favourite murals at the University of Punjab in Lahore.
What to pack on a trip to northern Pakistan?
My tried and tested list of what to pack on a trip to northern Pakistan!
Why I love Punjab!
This region might not be perfect, but it is full of love… and this is why I love Punjab.
A tour of the Mitchell’s Fruit Farm!
Going back to the source of my favourite breakfast in Pakistan at the Mitchell’s Fruit Farm – and it might now be what you expect!
Muharram in the Walled City of Lahore
Grief on an extraordinary scale and mourning which affected me deeply; Muharram in the Walled City of Lahore is not a spectacle for the faint-hearted.
Heer Ranjha: Pakistan’s Romeo and Juliet
Myth or reality, the dusty desert town of Jhang is home to Pakistan’s very own Romeo and Juliet story; Heer Ranjha.
Is Sharjah a holiday destination?
For those who want to explore the UAE beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Sharjah is a logical – and very pleasant – next step.
How to get around Lahore
A quick guide to how to get around Lahore, designed to help any traveller in Pakistan’s second biggest city!