Palwasha, a courageous and free-spirited girl, was born into a prosperous and liberal Qizilbash family in Kabul, Afghanistan. Despite her high standard of living and fearless nature, her heart carried an unusual restlessness and an unquenchable thirst. To find herself and uncover the meaning of life, she made an extraordinary decision: she would travel the world on a bike.
Palwasha set her course through Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Turkey. This journey was not merely about crossing borders, but about understanding different civilizations, languages, and cultures, and discovering herself along the way.
Throughout her travels, she not only explored new places but also encountered various life experiences. Every border, every city, and every encounter brought her a new lesson and a new story. She felt love, friendship, and the tangled emotions of desire, while also appreciating the beauty of humanity and the depth of her own soul.
This is a tale of Palwasha’s brave decisions, passion, and quest for her destination. Her journey is not just a geographical one but also the story of a woman’s inner voyage and her dreams turning into reality.
Palwasha was born in 1994 in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, into the distinguished and affluent business family of the Qizilbash, a Persian Shiite tribe. Her home was liberal, where women were not only given freedom but were also highly encouraged in their education and upbringing. The Qizilbash tribe had always been renowned for its independence, manners, and promotion of learning, and Palwasha embodied these beautiful traditions.
Palwasha’s personality was a blend of many colors. She carried confidence and boldness, a trait she inherited from her progressive household. The flow of money and her high standard of living shaped her stylish demeanor and modern ideas. She was compassionate and empathetic, yet within her burned a thirst that could never be quenched.
She tried to make her life meaningful in various ways. She pursued education, took an interest in business, engaged in social service, and explored different forms of love. But there was a strange restlessness within her soul. The thirst to discover herself led her to many paths, but each path seemed to pull her further away.
One day, she made an extraordinary decision: to satisfy her restless soul, she would embark on a world tour on her bike. This journey was not just a physical one; it was about discovering herself, quenching the thirst of her soul, and getting a closer look at the many facets of life.
This story is not only about Palwasha’s travels but also about a woman’s search for her essence, the fulfillment of her passions, and feeling the colors of life. It’s a journey filled with laughter, tears, and unsaid secrets, a journey perhaps hidden deep within all of us.
She mapped her journey: first Iran, then Azerbaijan, followed by Armenia, and finally Turkey. These were the routes where different civilizations, languages, and traditions intermingled.
Palwasha prepared her bike, packed her gear, and set out without fear or hesitation. The streets of Kabul, where she had spent her childhood, were now behind her. Ahead lay a vast world, where every turn held a new story, and beyond every border lay a new experience.
The roar of her bike echoed through the land of Iran. As she left Kabul behind, she moved forward with fear, excitement, and a longing for freedom. Shiraz, Tehran, and Tabriz were the first chapters of her story, where she not only saw the beauty of these cities but also met three wandering souls who became part of her journey for a night.