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I am Parvez and this is my journey.

Leaving a mediocre life behind, I embarked on an infinite journey packed with freedom, surprises, and happiness.
Parvezish is that journey.

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A Nepali Sherpa on Becoming Mountain Man

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In Conversation with: A Sherpa on His Journey to Become a ‘Mountain Man’

I Asked A German Friend What to Eat in Germany: Here Are Her Suggestions

In Food

German cuisine is much more than breads and sausages. Here are the suggestions I received from a German friend when I asked her what to eat in Germany. Read

A German Friend Asked Me What to Eat in India: Here’s the List I Gave Her

In Food

I came up with more than 50 items when a German friend asked me what to eat in India. Here's the list I gave her that includes main course, snacks, sweets, and drinks to try in India. Read

In Conversation with: The Man Who Owns the ‘BBC World’ in Kathmandu

In Conversations

While on my way to kathmandu's Durbar Square, my intuitions led me to a shop named BBC World where I met its interesting owner. Read

Holi in Pokhara, Nepal

In Photography

Holi - the festival of colours - is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India, Nepal and around the world. Here are some pictures of the Holi celebration in Pokhara, Nepal. Read

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What Is the ‘Perfect Life’ After All?

In Happiness

Is there really anything like the perfect life? Or is it just a myth? Based on my life experiences and observations, these are my views about the myth of the perfect life. Read

Inside A 232-year-old Protestant Cemetery in George Town, Penang

Inside the Old Protestant Cemetery in George Town, Penang

In Travel

More than two centuries old, Penang's Old Protestant Cemetery is one of the world's oldest burial grounds. An unplanned visit to this cemetery took me back in time. Read

The Struggle of Keeping the Art of Handmade Nyonya Beaded Shoes Alive

The Struggle of Keeping the Dying Art of Handmade Nyonya Beaded Shoes Alive

In Travel

Attracted by some beautiful pairs of shoes, I entered a shop in Malacca where Lim and Susan are struggling to keep the dying art of handmade Nyonya beaded shoes alive. Read

To Spend $1000 on Material Happiness or to Collect Experiences?

In Happiness

Should you spend your $1000 to buy a new phone for material happiness or to collect an experience of a lifetime? Here's my take on the subject. Read

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Exploring 3 of Bangkok’s Largest ‘Adult Entertainment Zones’

In Travel

I visited three of Bangkok's largest and most popular adult entertainment zones aka red light districts namely Patpong, Nana Plaza, and Soi Cowboy. Here's my experience at these places. Read

11 Fascinating Facts About Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

In Travel

The visit to Abu Dhabi is incomplete without visiting the grand mosque. Here are some interesting facts about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque -- one of the largest and most beautiful mosques around the world. Read

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