Karachi To Peshawar
Sep 7, 2018, 6:36 pm
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I love your trip reports, Daniel. Did you feel unsafe in Pakistan? The media here in the US makes it seem like nonstop terrorist bombings and people being jailed for perceived slights to Islam. I have a friend who went there for work, and she loved it. SHe also mentioned that people seemed to give her more respect for wearing a headscarf.
Sep 8, 2018, 12:34 am
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Another fabulous TR Daniel - thank you so much! I love your TRs and I love all of the photos in your TRs. Thank you for the TRs and I look forward to your DPRK TR if you are successful in getting there; I have seen other TRs there so I can continue to enjoy those if your DPRK visit gets postponed.
Sep 15, 2018, 12:23 pm
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Great report from a country less traveled. Cool to see the Wagah Border Ceremony from the Pakistani side, I witnessed it from the Indian side back in Feb. Hopefully, next time you're in Pakistan you can make it up into the mountains, they look stunning.
Looking forward to your DPRK report if all works out. I've been tempted to go on one of the tours, but as an American, there's a bit of a passport issue these days. Another thing stopping me is the rigidity of the trip, having to stay with a guide all day, etc. I'll be interested to see your take on it.
Looking forward to your DPRK report if all works out. I've been tempted to go on one of the tours, but as an American, there's a bit of a passport issue these days. Another thing stopping me is the rigidity of the trip, having to stay with a guide all day, etc. I'll be interested to see your take on it.
Sep 16, 2018, 2:01 am
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Terrific report as always. Do the people in your photos ever want copies?
I'm always happy to see pictures of the hotel rooms etc. It's easy to scroll past it, but usually, it is worth a moment to see what kind of room someone is staying in.
I would be very interested to see the Wagah ceremony. That looks really interesting and I'm glad you were able to see it after all.
I'm always happy to see pictures of the hotel rooms etc. It's easy to scroll past it, but usually, it is worth a moment to see what kind of room someone is staying in.
I would be very interested to see the Wagah ceremony. That looks really interesting and I'm glad you were able to see it after all.
. I often show the photo on the LCD screen and people are always happy to see the result.Yes, definitely recommend the Wagah border ceremony, there is a certain unique tension but also kinship between the countries which the ceremony helps to bring out.
Thank you, LAX_Esq
. Yes, a country definitely worth a visit.I love your trip reports, Daniel. Did you feel unsafe in Pakistan? The media here in the US makes it seem like nonstop terrorist bombings and people being jailed for perceived slights to Islam. I have a friend who went there for work, and she loved it. SHe also mentioned that people seemed to give her more respect for wearing a headscarf.
. I felt fine in Pakistan. I didn't venture too far off the beaten track and stuck to the main areas. People were always friendly and welcoming and I never felt unsafe at anytime.Another fabulous TR Daniel - thank you so much! I love your TRs and I love all of the photos in your TRs. Thank you for the TRs and I look forward to your DPRK TR if you are successful in getting there; I have seen other TRs there so I can continue to enjoy those if your DPRK visit gets postponed.
. Yes, a very rich and beautiful part of the world, too bad they don't get too many visitors from enjoying such an interesting country.Great report from a country less traveled. Cool to see the Wagah Border Ceremony from the Pakistani side, I witnessed it from the Indian side back in Feb. Hopefully, next time you're in Pakistan you can make it up into the mountains, they look stunning.
Looking forward to your DPRK report if all works out. I've been tempted to go on one of the tours, but as an American, there's a bit of a passport issue these days. Another thing stopping me is the rigidity of the trip, having to stay with a guide all day, etc. I'll be interested to see your take on it.
Looking forward to your DPRK report if all works out. I've been tempted to go on one of the tours, but as an American, there's a bit of a passport issue these days. Another thing stopping me is the rigidity of the trip, having to stay with a guide all day, etc. I'll be interested to see your take on it.
. Yes, would love to see the north, although I would probably need 10-15 days thoughs to really appreciate. My guide has often been there, and has invited me back too.Just back from DPRK and got to meet all three Kim's
! It was actually the first time I have seen a country's leader when visiting after all my travels which was a bit of a buzz! Our guides were pretty cool and friendly too, so it wasn't too much of a hassle. Part of what also makes the country so unique, interesting and often bizarre is the highly controlled nature of tours there and all the restrictions.