Nomad · Investor · Worldschooler

Thinking freely,
unbound by place.

Canadian by passport. Karachi by roots. Writing from China, Pakistan, West Africa, or wherever the next chapter leads. Notes on travel, investing, and raising kids without fixed addresses.

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Recent posts

Current Affairs
Canton Fair
So, here I am. I’m back in Guangzhou for the first time since 2018. Back then, I was at a crossroads—struggling to decid
April 28, 2026 · 4 min
Current Affairs
Dubai
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write, but what prompted this was the recent events in Dubai. Looking back, my
April 05, 2026 · 2 min
Current Affairs
Homecoming: 22 Days in Karachi
I arrived in Karachi on February 12th. Today is March 6th. It has been a while since I’ve sat down to write, but in this
March 06, 2026 · 3 min
Current Affairs
Jews know it!
A few years ago, I saw something online that stuck with me. In Tel Aviv, some smartphones are sold with a warning label.
February 08, 2026 · 3 min
Reflections
Death
Lately, I’ve been dealing with a tenant—the kind who pays month-to-month and hasn’t been late by more than a week, but w
February 07, 2026 · 2 min
Current Affairs
China. My fourth home!
You know, the one thing I’m profoundly grateful for is the ability to think freely, unbound by place. A lot of this stem
January 31, 2026 · 3 min
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