A cross between a foreign legion boot-camp and a secret-society initiation ritual, the ordeals were grounded in pain. One thing was obvious:… — Tahir Shah Agendas Copy Share Image
During the days I felt myself slipping into a kind of madness. Solitary confinement has an astonishing effect on the mind. The… — Tahir Shah Break Copy Share Image
“I take reeds from the river that have been nurtured by fresh water and grown in good soil, and I turn them… — Tahir Shah Fresh water Copy Share Image
“Previous experience had taught me that any expedition marches on its stomach.” — Tahir Shah Adventure Copy Share Image
The mere mention of the Farakka Express, which jerks its way eastward each day from Delhi to Calcutta, is enough to throw… — Tahir Shah Adventurer Copy Share Image
Most journeys have a clear beginning, but on some the ending is less well-defined. The question is, at what point do you… — Tahir Shah Clear Copy Share Image
I felt sure we could gain the upper hand by putting ourselves in the mindset of the Incas. — Tahir Shah Felt Copy Share Image
“Everyone knows that even the best exorcism has to be renewed once in a while.” — Tahir Shah Exorcism Copy Share Image
The inertia of a jungle village is a dangerous thing. Before you know it your whole life has slipped by and you… — Tahir Shah Danger Copy Share Image
For my father there was no sharper way to understand a country than by listening to its stories. — Tahir Shah Country Copy Share Image
These days no one challenges us,' he said. 'And because there is no challenge, there is no reason to work hard. And… — Tahir Shah Challenges Copy Share Image
I believe that Marrakech ought to be earned as a destination. The journey is the preparation for the experience. Reaching it too… — Tahir Shah Believe Copy Share Image
A journey of observation must leave as much as possible to chance. Random movement is the best plan for maximum observation. — Tahir Shah Chance Copy Share Image
“The situation was different in the jungle. Every inch of ground had to be earned, and was done so through much exertion… — Tahir Shah Adventure Copy Share Image
