Three months back my friend called me up and asked: “Would you want to go on an expedition up north, Skardu in particular?” I retorted with total ease: “Sure I’d go on an expedition”. Afterall, how could someone say no one to one of the best places to visit in…

I was born in Karachi, the seat of province Sindh. My grandparents migrated to Pakistan when my father was a wee little boy. He married his childhood sweetheart and I opened my eyes to the world a year after. Despite being born in Sindh, my family nor my education ever…

  A few years ago, Pakistan was rattled by terrorism and religious fundamentalism, the lowest point being the incident at APS. However, the country is not as maligned as it was 4 years ago, in fact, Pakistan’s tourism industry has blossomed in the past 3 years, generating a lot of…

One of the most exciting adventures a newlywed couple looks forward to is their honeymoon. It is the expedition full of love that prepares the couple for the longtime journey of life. In this article, I shed light on the best places for honeymoon in Pakistan. I tied the knot…

I am a freelance blogger part time and an engineer full time. The life of an engineer means no social activity and work 24/7. I get some yearly holidays from my company, which I usually do not avail. This time though, I took my quota of leaves and went to…

When one talks about Pakistan’s tourist attraction, you usually hear names like Gilgit, Hunza, Swat or Skardu. But today I am going to tell you about one of the most beautiful places in Gilgit Baltistan. About 10 km’s ride from Nagar Khas, one arrives at Hopar to behold this picturesque…

“One’s destination is never a place, but a way of seeing new things” – Henry Miller My interest in traveling developed back in 2012 when I went with a group of friends to the glacial regions of the north. I realized that the world is full of surprises and the…

In this blog, I aim to shed light on a place that is not very well documented over the internet. This place is a remnant of the glorious past of the Jokhio tribe. I am talking about Chaukandi – the sandstone necropolis. Some say its haunted, others use the term…

Pakistan is a place filled with mysteries and paradoxes. To understand its dynamics, one needs to explore the unchartered territories. In this blog, I attempt to unravel the beauty of Tharparkar – the largest district of Sindh. I have always preferred to discover places in complete solitude, as it gives…

My name is Rizwan Ahmed, and I work for Punjab’s department of archaeology. My work takes me to places far and wide. This also means that I get to see some fascinating sites in Pakistan. From the glacial regions of Gojal in Gilgit Baltistan to the dry, arid lands of…