[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 […]
Driving To Kyongsong, North Korea
After a fantastic hike throughout Chilbosan area in the morning, through forests I found fairly similar to those in the UK, we got back on the bus to go to a city called Kyongsong, also spelled Gyongsong, which is nearby Chongjin, perhaps an hour driving. Our journey to Kyongsong was definitely the main highlight for […]
North Korea’s Chilbosan – A Land Of Stunning Scenery
We had a gorgeous bus journey from Chongjin city to Mount Chilbo (Chilbosan), one of North Korea’s sacred mountains. We passed lush greenery, dramatic cliffs, and through beautiful old villages. The picture above shows the beautiful scenery which we bus passed. The trip to Mount Chilbo was meant to take roughly four hours, including a […]
The Mysterious City Of Chongjin
After spending a night in Hoeryong city, we stopped by a school on the way to Chongjin. It was, of course, one of the better schools in the area, if not the best, yet is was still a functioning school. Apparently, English lessons are mandatory in the North Korean curriculum. I’m not entirely sure how […]
First Day In North Korea’s North Hamgyong Province
After crossing the border into North Korea from Tumen, China, we were ready to go sightseeing. Today, we were to visit Namyang, Wangjaesan and Hoeryong city, in North Korea’s North Hamgyong Province. We met our two North Korean guides, Mr Lee and Mr Kim, at the border, and they both seemed very friendly. We drove […]