Tag Archives: Amritsar

10 Must-See places before you Die

I’ve often accused people who compose lists of having little to write about, but a mundane list of the 10 “must see places before you die” (recently published in the travel section of a British broadsheet) has prompted me to … Continue reading

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Postcard from Amritsar

Could we bring him a kilo of betelnut leaf? ‘It’s cheaper in India,’ said the Pakistani immigration officer stamping my passport with faded violet ink. Crossing the Wagah check-point near Lahore can take several hours according to official moods and … Continue reading

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FAITH TOURISM: tour de force in the holiday industry

Religion is historically associated with travel. Many of today’s popular destinations are founded on ancient places of worship, the site of miracles, or great monuments and works of art. Pilgrims travelling to such well trod places were effectively the world’s … Continue reading

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