Category: Pakistan

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

The best places in the world to view incredible wildlife all year round

By on Jan 19, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Chile, China, Dominica, Eastern Europe, Europe, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Regions, Russia, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zimbabwe
Leading long-range optic specialists SWAROVSKI OPTIK, has partnered with wildlife specialist Natural World Safaris, to offer exclusive tips for nature enthusiasts looking to explore the ‘unseen’ and spot incredible wildlife throughout the year in different destinations across the globe. From spotting the elusive Snow Leopard in the Himalayas from January to encountering the striking Puma in Chile from
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on May 12, 2019 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Pakistan, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Terracotta Warriors, Xi'an, China

7 surprises of the Silk Route

By on Aug 10, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Attractions, China, Going Out, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Uzbekistan
The Silk Route has connected the East with the West for over 2,000 years, acting as a catalyst in the development of China, India, the Middle East and Europe. It wasn’t just goods such as silk and spices that were traded along the route; ideas, religions, and even diseases were passed on, shaping many countries’
The world's most dangerous bridge?

The world's most dangerous bridge?

By on Nov 10, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Fun Stuff, Pakistan, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Take a look at this! This amazing suspension bridge in Northern Pakistan, close to the border with China, is over 200 metres long and links the villages of Zarabad and Hussain. It is close to Passu which lies on the Karakoram Highway, between the black Batura and white Passu glaciers.

Attack on luxury hotel in Pakistan

By on Jun 09, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Pakistan, Regions
Sad news is emerging of a suicide attack on a luxury hotel in Pakistan. The landmark Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar in the north-west of Pakistan was stormed by gunmen from a truck which gained access through the hotel gates before it exploded.   Early reports say that 11 people have been killed and at
Ten gorgeous glaciers!

Ten gorgeous glaciers!

By on Jul 31, 2008 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Alaska, Antarctic, Arctic, Argentina, Asia, Austria, Canada, China, Europe, Iceland, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Pakistan, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
This week Forbes Traveler has run a feature entitled “10 Gorgeous Glaciers“. It caught my eye not only because of the beautiful pictures but also because I have a particular  interest in this subject. Few of you will know this, but my  PhD was in glaciology.   Alas, Greenland – where I worked – doesn’t

Explosion at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Pakistan

By on Jan 27, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Pakistan, Regions
The Islamabad Marriott Hotel was sadly in the news for all the wrong reasons yesterday. A suicide bomber at a side entrance to the hotel killed himself and a security guard, and injured seven others. American travellers have been advised to exercise caution and limit unnecessary travel by the US Embassy.
Luxury cruise service between Dubai and Karachi

Luxury cruise service between Dubai and Karachi

By on Nov 28, 2006 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Pakistan, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
A new luxury cruise service between Dubai and Karachi has begun this month.   The service, provided by Gulf Dream Cruise, offers fun and entertainment much like any other cruise ship, and is not designed to be simply an alternative means of transport. It takes five days for a round trip and the ship has
Chicken off the menu in some of Karachi's five star hotels?

Chicken off the menu in some of Karachi's five star hotels?

By on Mar 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Pakistan, Regions, Travel Miscellany
Amid mounting fears following a report of outbreak of bird flu virus in Pakistan, some five star hotels in Karachi are taking time out to re-assess the situation. Hotel Pearl Continental  has brought the purchase of chickens to a halt and put  the task in  the hands of the hotel’s veterinary doctors. Marriott Hotel Karachi
New luxury hotels in Lahore, Pakistan

New luxury hotels in Lahore, Pakistan

By on Jan 12, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Pakistan, Regions
Three new five star hotels will be constructed in the Punjab  provincial capital of Lahore, it has been revealed.   In a press conference arranged by  the organisers of the Lahore Marathon,  District Nazim Mian Aamer Mahmood  said the hotels would boost tourism because Lahore hosted several international events each year.   The traffic problems