Another great trip report. I don't know how you keep all the names, monuments and bits of information you take pictures of. Do you take notes or are you a travel savant?

I too had this same question. 55 countries and fairly careful of my food intake. But sometimes food choices are limited. Do you take a prophylactic regiment prior to the start of a trip?

That said, you have visited yet another part of the world that I would very much like to visit. But at the very least I would be disowned by my family. Maybe better to mention it after I return?! :eek:

Great pics and descriptions. Thanks for taking the time to post in such detail!

Serious question - as interesting as trip reports can be, what's the deal with posting strings of photos of airports/aircraft/hotel rooms?

Wow! Very glad that you finally got a chance to visit Pakistan!

Would you share some details on how you arranged for the drivers and tours? Did you go through a local company in Dubai, or did you directly contact a company within Pakistan?

I'm glad you mentioned the fake "magic wand" detectors at the airports! When I first flew out of a Pakistani airport I was shocked to see them being used and the Pakistani's I was with didn't believe me when I said they were pointless....

Thanks for putting this trip report together....will definitely share with a lot of my friends!

Absolutely stunning photos DanielW! Thank you for sharing, and taking us with you to country 117 ^^

Many thanks, RumPatrol:). Yes, the very complicated entry instructions were an interesting read, good job the mall's in Dubai aren't so restrictive:)!
The market wasn't too bad, I've seen far worse anyway:).
Thank you, fahadhasan:). Yes, I have been wanting to visit for quite a while and was great to finally make it. I guess the mall has to be abit selective with who they let in, and not too many window shoppers.
Thanks, fotographer:). I had a British-Indian friend who tried to get a visa but gave up after all the paperwork needed. An American-Indian traveler trying to go to every country in the world recently visited though so although it's very difficult it is possible.
My stomach was fine, no issues at all. I didn't see or drink any alcohol on my trip but guess it's possible in some of the more expensive hotels.
Many thanks, bebert:). Yes, the brief interactions while taking people's photos is a real highlight of travel. I was recommended the travel company by another traveller and can definitely recommend them too. They have been in business for 30+ years and certainly know their stuff:
https://www.travel-culture.com/
Thanks, IlikeBowling:).
Cheers, samwise6222:) I saw plenty of ladies without the headscarf, especially in the cities like Karachi.
Thanks, swingaling:). I booked the trip about 2.5 months out. The visa took 72 hours after I applied for it so was pretty quick though.
I just use a simple text editor for the TR writing (Microsoft Notepad).
Thank you, HawaiiTrvlr:). I often just use a bookmark on my Maps app on my phone or take a photo of the name/info of a place with my phone camera. Makes it easy to go back afterwards when I want to get the details.
Thanks, lamphs:). Both times I've been to India I've gotten 'Delhi Belly' but I was fine in Pakistan. The food was great and I had no issues whatsover. Definitely recommend putting Pakistan on your travel busket list, a real highlight of alll my travel experiences.
I'm a flyertalker so airport/aircraft/hotels are part of the fun of travelling:). They also serve as a good transition between the more interesting parts of the whole travel 'story'.
Many thanks, Burj:). I booked everything through a local Pakistan Travel Company, partly to help with getting the visa (since you need local invite/ID etc.): https://www.travel-culture.com/
Yes, the 'magic wands' were quite amusing. For a country that has mastered the scientific and technical expertise for nuclear technology, it was a bit of a headscratcher that they were using these 'divining rods' for airport security:eek:!

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Maybe pictures of wine glasses on board are superfluous, but hotel rooms in unusual places are helpful for future travellers.

Many thanks, Madone59:). Just getting ready for country #121 , my second attempt at visiting the DPRK:)!

Yes, it's great mixing up in the smells, sights and sounds of a new place but then relaxing in a relatively clean and comfortable room at the end of the day:).

Point taken to some extent in that 'unusual' places does come in useful, but what about those do this kind of thing (not THIS post specifically) in more 'common' places e.g. London, LA, Paris, Dubai, etc? Is it still *that* useful then? I would believe not so much, if not borderline snore-inducing.

So we definitely have different ideas of fun of travelling lol :) horses for courses and whatnot!

Awesome report!! Felt like I was there!

Maybe in my next life, I'll get to travel like you :)

Thanks for the fascinating Trip Report. I enjoyed seeing the pictures, especially of the trucks.

I was at work and saw your postings of a trip report, so I got all excited to come home from work and slowly scroll and enjoy it.

I take a lot of pictures when I travel but I have a friend who complains that I never have people in the shot. I usually go out of my way to make sure there are no people in the shot.

But, I think what makes your trip reports so interesting is that a lot of your photos have people in them. And I just realized how much more interesting they make travel shots. You still have landscapes and buildings, but the eye is drawn to the shots with the people. They really make the story so much more interesting. Thanks for that.

I think I am going to try to incorporate more people in my shots. Thanks for the inspiration and great photos and another great trip report.

LOL! When I was in Pakistan I kept thinking that too....Then again it was all about priorities!

In my hotel in Lahore the power went off (load shedding) while I was on a wifi call back to the U.S. My hotel room was pitch black but as I was complaining to my family in the U.S. it occurred to me....how is the power off but the wifi works? The front desk told me the routers/modems/etc are all on UPS (uninterrupted powers supply). Of course I remarked "The internet is on UPS but none of my room lights???"

The front desk person looked at me quizzically and said: Your phone doesn't have a flashlight?

After I thought I about it....I actually WOULD rather have internet than lights during load shedding!

I assume you felt safe during your trip since you didn't say otherwise in your trip report....do you think it would be safe for a single female to do a similar trip in Pakistan, using this same tour company?

But that is the whole point of Trip Reports. Those photos are part of the entire experience that the author wants to share with the audience, and I, as part of that audience, want to experience every part of the journey.

Also, I see them as a point of reference, as in: Expectation vs Reality vs Price Point.

As usual, another great report - thank you Daniel. Your photos continue to amaze me. Happy and safe travels. Here is to the next, (eagerly awaited), Trip Report.