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Shafik Meghji

@shafikmeghji.bsky.social
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Journalist, travel writer, author 📖 Small Earthquakes (BGTW Travel Narrative Book of the Year 2025), Crossed Off the Map ✍🏽 BBC Travel, National Geographic Traveller, Wanderlust, Geographical 🌎 Latin America / Ex-porteño linktr.ee/ShafikMeghji

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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 9h
A fascinating visit to the ancient Chachapoya settlement of Kuélap in northern Peru, which dates back more than a millennium, lies 3,000m above sea level, and receives a fraction of the visitors of Machu Picchu 🇵🇪
A view from above of the remains of Kuélap’s circular stone houses.Another view from above of Kuélap’s ruined stone houses, with a circular observatory in the background.A view of a stone wall in Kuélap with the deep valleys beyond.View of a stone wall in Kuélap with trees growing above.
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Delighted to see the paperback version of #SmallEarthquakes featured in the @hurstpublishers.bsky.social Spring/Summer 2027 New Books Catalogue. It will be out in April and is available to pre-order now: geni.us/LX1u
The profile page for the paperback version of Small Earthquakes in the Spring/Summer 2027 catalogue.
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Runnymede Trust @runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 16h
Khow suey (or khausay) is a curried noodle dish with links to Myanmar, India and Pakistan 🍛 Travel journalist Queenie Shaikh finds it in London, and explores the histories that created the dish, along with its importance for identity in diasporic Memon communities. Read the latest on our blog 👇
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Searching for Pakistan’s best-kept food secret in London
A border-crossing dish that originated in Myanmar and became a Karachi classic, khausay provides a window into the history and culture of the Memon community in the UK, Pakistan and beyond.
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Delighted to see the paperback version of #SmallEarthquakes featured in the @hurstpublishers.bsky.social Spring/Summer 2027 New Books Catalogue. It will be out in April and is available to pre-order now: geni.us/LX1u
The profile page for the paperback version of Small Earthquakes in the Spring/Summer 2027 catalogue.
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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📢 Our Spring/Summer 2027 catalogue is here! Books on private cities, British Muslim politics, Václav Havel & much more. Highlights below 🧵 Browse ➡️ tinyurl.com/32ztccrx @vickenche.bsky.social @glandsbergis.bsky.social @stefanauer.bsky.social @craiginfosec.bsky.social @jamesdjbrown.bsky.social
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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📚 Plus 'new in paperback' editions from: @marcowenjones.bsky.social @shafikmeghji.bsky.social @olivierschmitt.bsky.social @maryfissell.bsky.social @marenmein.bsky.social @askwilliamblake.bsky.social @kieranconnell.bsky.social @vjmalletft.bsky.social @warmatters.bsky.social
Shows paperback covers for 'Small Earthquakes,' 'Digital Authoritarianism in the Middle East,' and 'Far-Right France' in a pile.
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A pre-dawn hike along a deserted cloud-forest trail to the foot of the towering Gocta Falls in Chachapoyas, Peru.
View from below of the Gocta waterfall A trail through the cloud forest A view of the Gocta Falls surrounded by cloud forest
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Still time to pick up a ticket for Traverse 26 next month 👇🏽
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Chuffed to be shortlisted for an AITO Travel Writer of the Year award for my Conde Nast Traveller feature on fact, fiction and fantasy in Patagonia half a century on from Bruce Chatwin’s seminal travelogue.
A graphic for finalists of the AITO awards An article on In Patagonia headlined ‘A Truth and a Half’
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In the latest issue of @geographical.co.uk, I review the magazine’s book of the month, the engaging and insightful #ThePathlessLand by @timhannigan.bsky.social.
The first page of The Pathless Land reviewThe second page of The Pathless Land review
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
‘They say in a nuclear war only cockroaches and the Swiss will survive.’ An atmospheric and occasionally unnerving day exploring the Sasso San Gottardo, a former WW2- and Cold War-era military base tunnelled into the side of a mountain high in the Swiss Alps.
A long, dark, damp tunnel in Sasso San GottardoAn officer’s room with a bunk bed in Sasso San GottardoA camouflaged cannon poking out of a cliff face at Sasso San GottardoThe entrance to Sasso San Gottardo
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
My @geographical.co.uk review of @calflyn.bsky.social’s brilliant #TheSavageLandscape is now up online. geographical.co.uk/book-reviews...
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Review: The Savage Landscape by Cal Flyn
Shafik Meghji explores Cal Flyn's The Savage Landscape, a wide-ranging examination of our romanticised notions of wilderness
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Hidden bases, secret mountain tunnels, fake rocks, camouflaged entrances, disguised cannons and grassed over bunkers grazed by cows. A fascinating day exploring the history of the vast network of subterranean fortifications in and around the Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt.
A cow grazing onto of the grassy roof of a bunker An entrance to a bunker on the Swiss mountains A tiny tunnel entrance in the side of a moutain some a churning river A pair of fake rocks near a lake.
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Taj Ali @tajali1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
PUBLICATION DAY! My book ‘Come What May, We’re Here to Stay: The Story of South Asian Resistance in Britain’ is officially out in the world. Get yourselves a copy here: www.waterstones.com/book/come-wh...
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Hidden bases, secret mountain tunnels, fake rocks, camouflaged entrances, disguised cannons and grassed over bunkers grazed by cows. A fascinating day exploring the history of the vast network of subterranean fortifications in and around the Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt.
A cow grazing onto of the grassy roof of a bunker An entrance to a bunker on the Swiss mountains A tiny tunnel entrance in the side of a moutain some a churning river A pair of fake rocks near a lake.
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Chuffed to be shortlisted for Consumer Writer of the Year at the Travel Media Awards for my pieces on In Patagonia, South America’s Islamic heritage & London’s South Asian history for Condé Nast Traveller, @hyphenonline.com & the @runnymedetrust.bsky.social 🎉 travelmediaawards.com/travelmediaa...
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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.co.uk · 06/09/2026
Given the continuous bad news, just a reminder that I wrote a book about the history of football against fascism. More 👉 www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/defiant #FootballHistory
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Jay-Z lighting up the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 🔥
Jay-Z on stage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a big screen behind himFireworks going off at the Jay-Z concert at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumA ‘Jay-Z30’ sign outside the Tottenham Hotspur stadium ahead of the concert
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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.co.uk · 04/09/2026
Dropping Monday I welcome @martindacruz.bsky.social back into the podcast to discuss Uruguay's golden age (1918-30) 🇺🇾 Why not listen to the previous episode with Martin on Uruguay's football roots to recap ahead of the upcoming episode? ▶️ open.spotify.com/episode/1MEo...
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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Well, this is a marmalade dropper
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Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations
Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
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Tim Hannigan @timhannigan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#ThePathlessLand is out later this week from @headofzeus.bsky.social. Here's a little video about the one HUGE difference between Ireland and Wales/England which prompted me to start writing the book...
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Excited to receive an advance copy of @nickhuntscrutiny.bsky.social’s new book #WaysToSayGoodbye. Killer opening chapter - looking forward to reading more 🌎 📖 @johnmurrays.bsky.social
An advance copy of the book Ways to Say Goodbye
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Excited to receive an advance copy of @nickhuntscrutiny.bsky.social’s new book #WaysToSayGoodbye. Killer opening chapter - looking forward to reading more 🌎 📖 @johnmurrays.bsky.social
An advance copy of the book Ways to Say Goodbye
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Ed Douglas @calmandfearless.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This image isn't from yesterday's disaster in Nepal, but from a similar event that swept through the Nepali town of Melamchi five years ago. The headline on the story I took it from was: 'Could this happen again?'
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Olly Beckett @aplantogo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Three months of work and some truly excellent travel writers have gone into the Autumn '26 issue of Mountains Magazine. Taking delivery of the hard copies is always a hugely nerve-wracking moment, but I'm happy to say that this issue looks very, VERY good. Massive relief!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 20/08/2026
The long shadow of Argentina’s dictatorship: she wasn’t who she thought she was – neither was her father | Meaghan Beatley
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The long shadow of Argentina’s dictatorship: she wasn’t who she thought she was – neither was her father | Meaghan Beatley
The long read: The political rift between them was profound. Then one evening, a kiss goodbye sent her on a remarkable journey that continues today
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Delighted to be appearing at the #Traverse26 travel creator conference in Hamburg in Oct. There will be a host of workshops & activities - including a travel writing masterclass from me. Tickets are available now. Use the code SM20 for a 20% discount 👇🏽 www.traverse-events.com/traverse-26/...
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Delighted to be appearing at the #Traverse26 travel creator conference in Hamburg in Oct. There will be a host of workshops & activities - including a travel writing masterclass from me. Tickets are available now. Use the code SM20 for a 20% discount 👇🏽 www.traverse-events.com/traverse-26/...
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Runnymede Trust @runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We're hiring! 🚨 Three positions are currently open to applications at the Runnymede Trust: Director of Finance & Operations, Head of Communications, and Project Manager. The deadline for applications is Monday 24 August 2026, 5pm BST. Find out more and apply on our website ✍
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Careers | The Runnymede Trust
Runnymede is the UK's leading independent race equality think tank.
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
In the new issue of @geographical.co.uk, I review Jaguarman by Raoul de Jong, a memorable shapeshifter of a book combining memoir, autofiction, travel writing, history and Quixote quest. 📖 @hoperoadpublish.bsky.social
The front cover of Geographical magazine The review of Jaguarman
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
In the new issue of @geographical.co.uk, I review Jaguarman by Raoul de Jong, a memorable shapeshifter of a book combining memoir, autofiction, travel writing, history and Quixote quest. 📖 @hoperoadpublish.bsky.social
The front cover of Geographical magazine The review of Jaguarman
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Henry Wismayer @henrywismayer.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Three years ago, I wrote an essay for the NYT about the impending death of the European summer holiday. I don't claim any great prescience, but seems worth resharing in light of this combustible season, presaging a future for which we are not emotionally - let alone practically - prepared.
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Runnymede Trust @runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Our love and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jason Arday. Jason was a trustee of the Runnymede Trust for three terms, concluding his service in 2024. His death is personal to us, and we are all reeling from this news.
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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📚 All in-stock titles 40% off until midnight Sunday! www.hurstpublishers.com
A collage of a dozen book covers advertising a book sale.
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Monisha Rajesh @monisharajesh.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Readers in Cambridge, I will be at Waterstones tonight from 6pm discussing Moonlight Express, and then in Bristol tomorrow night at the Book Cellar. A handful of tickets left so please come along!
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Richard McColl @londomomposino.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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Emergency Appeal: Urgent Assistance for Earthquake Victims in Colombia - Children Change Colombia
On 10 August 2026, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and devastation.
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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
📚 Summer Sale Week! All available titles 40% off on the Hurst website! Discount applied automatically at the checkout Ends 23:59 on 16th August. Browse our full list 👉 hurstpublishers.com


Book covers showing 'The Cancelled Prime Minister,' 'The Doom Loop', 'A Thousand Miracles,' 'Awake!'  and 'So You Want to Own Greenland?'
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Looking forward to speaking to @monisharajesh.bsky.social about her brilliant book #MoonlightExpress tomorrow evening at @waterstones.bsky.social Kensington in London 🚞 Still time to book your spot 🎟️ www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
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An Evening in conversation with Monisha Rajesh | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening in conversation with Monisha Rajesh today.
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Monisha Rajesh @monisharajesh.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Tomorrow evening I’ll be talking about Moonlight Express at @waterstones Kensington High Street with @shafikmeghji.bsky.social so please come along and join us for what will be a very fun event talking all things sleeper trains! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
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An Evening with Monisha Rajesh - Kensington
Join us for a wonderful evening of conversation with Monisha Rajesh, as she discusses her recent book Moonlight Express
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Looking forward to speaking to @monisharajesh.bsky.social about her brilliant book #MoonlightExpress tomorrow evening at @waterstones.bsky.social Kensington in London 🚞 Still time to book your spot 🎟️ www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
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An Evening in conversation with Monisha Rajesh | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening in conversation with Monisha Rajesh today.
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Get 40% off #SmallEarthquakes during the @hurstpublishers.bsky.social summer sale 👇🏽 www.hurstpublishers.com/book/small-e...
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Get 40% off #SmallEarthquakes during the @hurstpublishers.bsky.social summer sale 👇🏽 www.hurstpublishers.com/book/small-e...
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The continued political silence over the spread of these anti-migrant, anti-refugee pogroms in the UK is a disgrace. This one has been going on for three nights in a row now and the Home Secretary and Prime Minister haven't said a single word about it www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Norfolk police arrest two men after officers injured during unrest over asylum plans
Homes of people believed to be asylum seekers attacked during two nights of violence in Thetford
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Snapshots of a day on the North Downs Way in Kent.
A trail over hills on the North Downs WayA tunnel of trees A view across hills and fields A pile of hay bales
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Can’t believe it’s a year since #SmallEarthquakes was published 🎉 A huge thanks to everyone who has bought, supported, read and reviewed it, as well the brilliant @hurstpublishers.bsky.social 🙏🏽 www.hurstpublishers.com/book/small-e...
A pile of copies of Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America
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Shafik Meghji @shafikmeghji.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Can’t believe it’s a year since #SmallEarthquakes was published 🎉 A huge thanks to everyone who has bought, supported, read and reviewed it, as well the brilliant @hurstpublishers.bsky.social 🙏🏽 www.hurstpublishers.com/book/small-e...
A pile of copies of Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 28/07/2026
Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests
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Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests
Upper tribunal unable to find document cited in case and claims it is ‘analogous to relying on bogus evidence’ * UK politics live – latest updates A senior judge has accused the Home Office of relying on “AI hallucinated” information to refuse an asylum claim. The case relates to a Moroccan woman and her child who fled her country after experiencing forced underage marriage and extreme violence, including rape. The woman claimed asylum on the basis of fears that she would be killed by her husband: a powerful, previously convicted criminal. Continue reading...
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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
It's July 25, the anniversary of the fall of fascism in Italy, so, in town squares everywhere, people are gathering to eat "anti-fascist pasta", a tradition started by a family who fed their village to celebrate on the day. It's a lovely communal affair with partisan songs. The food was delicious!
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so. Not Turkey. Not Egypt. Not Russia. England. Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Palestine Action barrister’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’
CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job
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