[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4OCMFM9kiI[/embedyt] This video includes my travels to Taxila, Abbotabad, Diamer, Gilgit, Hunza Valley, Attabad Lake, Nagar Valley, the Babusar pass, and the road through Kaghan and Naran. The video aims to be an informative vlog – half way between a documentary and a vlog. Check out some of my travel pictures at: www.instagram.com/travelling_the_unknown/
Katas Raj TEMPLES, Khewra SALT Mine, and Hiran Minar – DOCUVLOG
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB0vkXNiTb8[/embedyt] This is my DocuVlog about travelling to Hiran Minar Tomb, Khewra Salt Mine and the wonderful Katas Raj Temples. This is the perfect detour when travelling from Lahore to Islamabad, or vice versa! Read more about the trip here. Check out some of my travel pictures at: www.instagram.com/travelling_the_unknown/ Music credits go to Uchian […]
4 DAYS IN LAHORE (As A Westerner)! – Lahore Vlog
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv7UenK5_9g[/embedyt] Above is my Lahore vlog, where I cover my visits to Anarkali Bazaar, Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Museum, Wagah Border, Wazir Khan Mosque, Jahangir’s tomb, Lahore Zoo, Ichra Bazaar, The Old City – and a brief introduction to Paan! Music credits go to Kuljit Bhamra (first song), Surjit Bindrakhia (second song), Amar Singh Chamlika […]
Katas Raj And Khewra – A MUST Visit In Northern Punjab!
Roughly half way between Lahore and Islamabad, these two sites make for a wonderful detour from a journey between the two cities.. The town of Sheikhpura, near Lahore, is also on the way, and is home to Hiran Minar, a beautiful complex built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Khewra is home to the world’s second largest salt […]
5 TOP Things to See as a Tourist in LAHORE
The way I like to put it, Lahore is an explosion of colours, sounds, smells and more. For someone living in Europe, North America, or perhaps even most of the world’s countries, coming to Lahore is overwhelming. Bypassing the chaotic (but somehow moving?!) traffic can be challenging. As a noticeably foreign face, you’ll get a […]
Is Oman Possible on a Budget?
Having lived in Oman for 5 years and knowing the country well, I can say that the answer is simply YES. While the country boasts some of the region’s (if not the world’s) most luxurious hotels, it is possible to visit Oman on a budget. It has many cheap/mid-range hotels, and a national pastime of […]
Bears, Beauty and Bolsheviks – My Trip To Russia And Kamchatka
Vladivostok: After arriving in Vladivostok by coach from Hunchun, China, it felt like we’d entered a different world. China was only a few kilometers away, and yet Vladivostok felt culturally and ethnically closer to Europe than anything. The name ‘Vladivostok’ is derived from the Russian words of ‘to hold’ and ‘east’, perhaps symbolising the city’s […]
5 “Off The Beaten Track” Destinations For THIS Summer.
With summer approaching, holiday planning is beginning to take root for many. Instead of travelling to the tourist-packed beaches of Spain or the theme parks of Florida, why not try something more unique. Here’s my list of my top 5 “off the beaten track” destinations to travel to this summer: 1) Northern Pakistan While the […]