Monthly Archives: March 2012

Terrible Biman, beautiful Dhaka I recently got yet another lesson in relativity, not the famous theory of Einstein by that name, but the fact that all opinions are relative. I avoid flying Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for obvious reasons. But … Continue reading →

Pakistan’s tourist infrastructure may be crude, but some of the sights are nothing less than breathtaking. Some of its people may appear uncouth, but they can’t be beaten for hospitality. 

They call it the “roof of the world” for a good reason.  Standing there was a very down to earth experience, for everything about Tibet makes one feel earthly, small and weak.  But before I tell readers about my encounter … Continue reading →