Travel GuidesThe World's Best Train Journeys: 12 Routes Worth the Ride
Scenic train journeys guide with Pakistan traveler tips and sources.
Apr 4, 2026·12 min read
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Ali Hassan
Travel Writer
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Karachi to the Karakorams — I write practical, no-fluff guides for first-time travellers and families planning their first trip up north.
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Travel Guides
DestinationsThe Best Theme Parks in the World: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to the world's best theme parks — Hong Kong Disneyland in full, plus Walt Disney World, Universal, Tokyo DisneySea, Europe and Abu Dhabi — with tickets, timing and planning tips.
Mar 14, 2026·12 min read
Travel GuidesThe Best Road Trips in the World: A Driver's Guide
A practical guide to the world's greatest drives — from Scotland's North Coast 500 and Western Highlands to Pakistan's Karakoram Highway — with routes, distances, best seasons and honest driving notes.
Feb 23, 2026·12 min read
Travel GuidesThe Best Sporting Events in the World to Travel For
A traveller's guide to the world's greatest spectator events — the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, Monaco GP, the Tour de France, cricket World Cups and more — with tickets, timing and trip-planning tips.
Nov 28, 2025·11 min read
Travel GuidesRoute 66 Road Trip: Chicago to California, State by State
A practical state-by-state guide to driving Route 66 from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier — signature stops, trip length, best season, rental and visa notes, plus the 2026 centennial.
Oct 15, 2025·11 min read
DestinationsD-Day Beaches of Normandy: A Travel & History Guide
Visit the five Normandy D-Day landing beaches — Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword — plus the cemeteries, Pointe du Hoc and museums, with practical tips from a Bayeux base.
Aug 30, 2025·11 min read
Budget TravelBudget Travel Guide: Thailand Under PKR 150,000
Think Thailand is expensive? Think again! This complete budget guide shows Pakistani travelers how to enjoy Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai for under PKR 150,000 including flights.
May 21, 2025·11 min read
DestinationsBest Time to Visit Dubai 2026: Weather, Events & Pakistani Traveler Guide
Plan your Dubai trip perfectly. Cool months for comfort, Ramadan vibes, Expo legacy events, flight deals from Pakistan, halal food, and budget tips.
Apr 15, 2025·8 min read
Community posts
How I turned a Dubai layover into a free 2-day mini holiday
My flight to London had a long Dubai connection, so instead of sitting in the airport I gamed the stopover into two full days in the city — here's exactly how I did it.
Jun 16, 2026
We spent our honeymoon savings on a Cappadocia balloon ride — here is whether it was worth it
A newlywed from Islamabad on booking the sunrise balloon, surviving the 4am wake-up, and whether the most expensive hour of our trip lived up to the photos.
Jun 14, 2026
My first time in Karachi as an up-country Pakistani
I grew up in Punjab and finally visited Karachi. The sea, the food, the chaos and the warmth — here is what surprised me most.
Jun 8, 2026
Ten practical things I wish someone had told me before my first Umrah
From carrying your sandals in a cloth bag to finding the quietest Tawaf hours, here are the small, practical lessons that made my first Umrah far smoother.
Jun 4, 2026