3 articles tagged with afghanistan travel
The first time I stood in the courtyard of Mazar-i-Sharif's Blue Mosque, I was struck not just by the visual splendor of those iconic blue tiles, but by the remarkable acoustic properties of the space. The gentle murmur of prayers...
The scent of cardamom-infused tea mingles with wood smoke and leather as I weave through Kabul's labyrinthine markets, where centuries of craft traditions remain alive in weathered hands and vibrant storefronts. As a chef, I've always believed that a culture's...
The first time I laid eyes on the azure domes of the Shrine of Hazrat Ali—known worldwide as the Blue Mosque—I understood why my cinematographer colleagues had spoken of it in reverent whispers. Rising from the dusty plains of northern...