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Peshawar and Swat Valley Travel Guide: Itinerary and Tips
People often wonder if it’s safe to travel to Peshawar and Swat Valley. Both of these places turned out to be among the highlights of Pakistan, for us. Here’s our guide to getting there and around, and some information on costs, transport and things to do along the way.
Traveling Ladakh by Public Transport: Leh and the Nubra Valley
It’s easy and cheap to travel around Ladakh by public transport. This is a guide to travelling independently around Leh and the Nubra Valley by bus and shared jeep.
Noble Silence: A Three Day Meditation Retreat in Ladakh
What could be better than three days of total quiet? Here’s my take on what it’s like to attend a three-day silent meditation retreat in Ladakh, plus info on where to sign up, accommodation, costs and transportation.
Once Upon a Time in India
India never fails to surprise me – it’s good that way. This time, with the magical Himalayan former Kingdom of Ladakh. If you’re in India during the monsoon, head on up. There’s plenty to do, and little rain.
How to Cross the Border from China to Pakistan
Here’s what you need to know to cross the border from China to Pakistan on the Karakoram Highway, at Khunjerab Pass – the highest border crossing in the world.
How to Cross the Irkeshtam Border from Kyrgyzstan to China
Here’s what you need to know to cross the border from Kyrgyzstan to China, and to make it from Osh to Kashgar in one day.
Goodbye Pakistan…Hello India
‘Orderly’ and ‘dull’: two adjectives that have probably never before been applied to India, and never will be again. But, we’d just come from Pakistan…
Lahore: Mughals and Madness (and the Best French Toast Ever)
Lahore is lovely, but sometimes you have to look hard – at first glance you might see only the nearly constant chaos. Just keep looking, it’s worth it.
Pakistan: Domestic Tourists and Foreign Guests
While domestic tourism in Pakistan has taken off, international visitor numbers are low. Pakistan is still off-the-beaten-track, but maybe not for long.