Trip planningTips
A packing list for mountains and plains in one trip
Layers, not volume. What to pack when the weather changes every few hours.
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The northTips
Driving the mountain highway: what nobody tells you
Road conditions, fuel stops, landslides and why you should never drive after dark.
Mosques, shrines and quiet courtyards
A respectful guide to visiting places of worship as a traveller.
Desert & coastItinerary
A road trip south: palaces, dates and long horizons
Four days through the southern districts, with notes on roads, stays and heat.
Trip planningTips
Booking guest houses: questions to ask first
Hot water, heating, parking and the road to the door. Ask before you pay the advance.
A family trip to the hills with small children
Short drives, early nights and a guest house with a lawn. How we kept everyone happy.
Cities & heritageDiary
Taking the train between cities, again
Sleeper berths, chai at every station and a slower way to travel. Is it worth it?
Desert & coastDiary
Sunset at the sea cliffs
A short drive, a short walk and the best sunset on the coast.
Trip planningTips
Travelling as a woman: what helped us
Practical notes from trips across Pakistan, from booking to dressing to asking for help.
The northDiary
Snow for the first time: a winter weekend up north
Chains, heaters and a lot of tea. A first-timer's guide to a snowy weekend.
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