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Dispatches from the road, culture, heritage, and the slow craft of travelling Pakistan gently.
Field notes
Above the tree line, the Milky Way still casts a shadow. A night spent under one of the last truly dark skies in the northern valleys.
Imran Yusuf · 6 min read
Guides
From the Karakoram to the Makran coast, where to begin a first trip.
9 min read
Heritage
On a beautiful spring morning, I requested Gandhara Resource Centre a local organization working for preservation & p...
4 min read
Guides
It seems our mind is stuck with Gilgit Baltistan when we listen to the word Air Safari! Yes we are blessed. But havin...
6 min read
Guides
Whenever I mention that I am travelling to Balochistan, the most common response I receive is: “Be safe.” Such is the...
11 min read
Culture
Shandur's free-style game at the world's highest ground.
6 min read
Heritage
Through Delhi Gate at dawn, before the bazaars wake.
8 min read
Eco & nature
The 'land of giants' empties as the brown bears den down.
5 min read
Culture
The Chilam Joshi festival in the valleys of Chitral.
7 min read
Mountaineering
Twelve days to the throne room of the mountain gods.
11 min read
Field notes
When the orchards turn and the rooftops fill with fruit.
4 min read
Heritage
I happened to walk into Cecil Murree for a cup of coffee after many years, and it instantly brought back vivid memori...
6 min read
Eco & nature
A bright sunny day in Islamabad, we set off for Naran for the opening of GreenPak Riverfront Resort. Commonly known a...
7 min read
Heritage
Started the day with a military function, it’s amazing when veterans are called, they travel far away at their own ex...
3 min read
Heritage
When I got up early morning, I knew it would be a long day, so pushed out early after Fajr prayers. As I moved out of...
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Heritage
I happened to travel to District Karak lately, which revived many old memories.
3 min read
Eco & nature
Lately PM has emphasised on tourism in AJK and GB. I have fond memories of Kashmir so took to the road to see some do...
3 min read