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[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures

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A step-by-step DIY guide on day trips from Islamabad and Lahore (Rohtas Fort, Khewra Salt Mines, Katas Raj Temple)

While in Pakistan, I was working in the city of Lahore. From time to time though, I would head to Islamabad for the weekend – because why not? After all, Lahore was great in terms of culture, but Islamabad definitely Read more…


Everything you need to know about Karachi, including what to see and eat (as a solo DIY tourist)

I’ll be honest – I wasn’t sure initially if I wanted to go to Karachi. I’ve read news report claiming Karachi as the world’s most dangerous city (that’s not located officially in a war zone), and if that didn’t deter Read more…


A step-by-step DIY guide on how to explore and maximize your Taxila and Takht-i-Bahi trip

I love history, and feel extremely privileged to be in a country that played a significant (if not pivotal) role in how history as we know it was shaped to where it is today. I feel it’s such a shame Read more…


Deira: Exploring Dubai culture and history as a tourist

  I am a HUGE history buff – I do feel like you enjoy your travel experience so much more when you fully appreciate the struggles, failures, and successes that made the city/country what it is today. Dubai was no Read more…