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Travelling as a woman: what helped us
Practical notes from trips across Pakistan, from booking to dressing to asking for help.
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Yusra Hasan
Swims only where the fishermen say it is safe.
Made-up writer for this sample site. Initials stand in for a photo.
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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.
A weekend food trip to a city you think you know
We went back to our own city as tourists for two days. Here is what we found.
Desert & coastDiary
The desert fort at night
A walk around old walls by moonlight, with a guide and a flask of tea.
Monsoon travel: when to go and when to wait
Rain changes roads, rivers and plans. How to read the season before you book.
The northItinerary
Five days in the Hunza valley without rushing
Slow mornings, one big hike and a day off. An itinerary for people who hate itineraries.
Cities & heritageItinerary
48 hours in the walled city
Gates, havelis, a mosque at sunset and food at every corner. A weekend plan that works on foot.
Camping in the dunes: a first-timer's guide
Hot days, cold nights and more stars than you have ever seen.
Trip planningTips
How to plan a trip budget that does not fall apart
Transport, stays, food and the 15 percent you will forget. A simple sheet you can copy.
The northDiary
A lake at sunrise, and the cold that comes with it
We camped by a high lake to see it at first light. Here is what we wish we had packed.