Your podcast discovery platform
Curious minds select the most fascinating podcasts from around the world. Discover hand-piqd audio recommendations on your favorite topics.
piqer for: Technology and society Global finds Globalization and politics
Emran Feroz is an Afghan-Austrian journalist currently based in Stuttgart, Germany. He is regularly writing from Afghanistan, often focusing on the Middle East, Central Asia, drone warfare, refugee policies and human rights. Emran is writing in both German and English. His work has already appeared in international media outlets such as Al Jazeera, The Intercept, Alternet, The Atlantic or the New York Times and in various German and Austrian news papers and magazines.
Photo Series: Ever Heard Of Wakhan?
Deep in Afghanistan's north, in the province of Badakhshan between the Pamir Mountains, you find the Wakhan corridor.
Wakhan has always been a very isolated place. Contrary to most parts of Afghanistan, you will not find war in this region. It is mainly inhabited by nomads and only accessible on foot.
For years, Wakhan was a real insider tipp among hikers. This should not be a surprise since the region is uniquely beautiful.
Ershad Honaryar from BBC Persian made a five-day trek to a place called the "roof of the world", and he took great pictures.
