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Swat Valley – Home Away From Home

Posted on September 16, 2019 by the Blind Backpacker

If you visit Pakistan’s Swat Valley you will hear the area referred to as the “Switzerland of Asia”. Swat doesn’t need to rely on comparisons like this though, it has its own unique charm and beauty. A beautiful … Continue reading →

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Peshawar – Paradise and Catastrophe

Posted on September 5, 2019 by the Blind Backpacker

Peshawar is a city in the north west frontier of Pakistan. It is the last major city before the famed Khyber Pass which leads into Afghanistan. Peshawar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world with its … Continue reading →

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome and the Kalash

Posted on September 9, 2017 by the Blind Backpacker

No, its not a band name; though it would be a good one. Charles Bonnet Syndrome is a condition that affects many people with significant eye problems and the Kalash are a unique ethnic group residing in the far north-west … Continue reading →

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Blind Photography; Giving Lenses to the Lensless.

Posted on September 2, 2017 by the Blind Backpacker

Blind photography; yes its a thing and you may be surprised to know there are many of us who pursue this avenue. Photo Gallery page. Personally, I take photographs not despite being legally blind but because I am legally … Continue reading →