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![ONE WEEK PAKISTAN ITINERARY🇵🇰
This was a requested itinerary - but full transparency: I don’t recommend just one week in Pakistan.
Why?
⛰️ Simply it’s not enough time to see everything
BUT more importantly…
🚧 Travel here can be unpredictable: cancelled flights, road closures, landslides, protests, extreme weather.
But if a week is all you’ve got, here’s how to make it count (the ✨ are extra days I would add in if you have time) 👇🏻
📌DAY ONE:
Fly into Islamabad and connect to Skardu (AM flights, under 1hr).
Hike up to Marsur Rock for panoramic views, then head to the Sarfaranga Desert for sunset, there’s tons of crazy activities: motorbikes, paragliding, or 4x4 dune bashing in sand dunes!
✨Add 1–2 extra days in Skardu to visit Nangma Valley, Shigar Fort, or the stunning Manthokha Waterfall.
📌DAY TWO:
Drive to Raikot Bridge and take the iconic jeep road (aka “2nd most dangerous in the world”) to Fairy Meadows.
Check into your hotel, walk to the reflective “lake” (more of a pond, lol), and enjoy a campfire night.
✨Add a night to hike to Nanga Parbat Base Camp the next day.
📌DAY THREE:
Morning at Fairy Meadows, then drive to Karimabad.
Explore shops, visit Baltit Fort, and if there’s time, catch sunset from Eagle’s Nest.
Stay at Moose Chalet - a gorgeous A frame cabin looking onto Rakaposhi.
✨Add 2 nights: one in Karimabad to relax, one at Eagle’s Nest
📌DAY FOUR:
Drive to Minapin, grab food and leave bags at the base hostel, and hike to Hapkun Campsite. The best stars!
📌DAY FIVE:
Continue to Rakaposhi Base Camp, hike back down, and drive to Ghulkin Village.
Stay with a local family at rehmanhomestay.ghulkin for true hospitality.
📌DAY SIX:
Sunrise hike to Baskochi Meadows (views of Attabad Lake), then boat trip on the lake, visit Passu Cones, Hussaini Bridge, Passu Glacier and swim at Borith Lake.
✨Break this into 2 days for a slower pace
📌DAY SEVEN:
Start early for the long drive back to Islamabad.
✨Stop in Naltar Valley for 2 nights on the way down to Islamabad
✨Add an extra week in Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi for city vibes & culture
#pakistan #gilgitbaltistan #hunza #travel]()
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![WHATS UP WITH ABU DHABI?🇦🇪
I’ve always hyped up the UAE as one of the cleanest, most respectful, well-kept places I’ve been – but looking back, that view was based entirely on my time in Dubai.
Earlier this year, I visited Abu Dhabi for the first time and was honestly surprised by how different it felt. There was a lot of litter, dirty pavements, and areas that just seemed kind of neglected.
And just to be clear – I’m not being snobby or expecting every city to be spotless. I’m from the UK – our cities definitely aren’t sparkling. They’ve got that grimey, lived in feel that comes with age and history.
But Abu Dhabi is a much newer city, in a country with the resources and reputation for keeping things clean, safe, and respected. What I’ve always admired about Dubai is how orderly and well looked-after everything feels – people follow the rules, and public spaces are taken care of.
So seeing such a big contrast in Abu Dhabi really threw me. One strange detail? There were business cards all over the floor for a “spa” that seemed… suggestive. Clever marketing maybe, but not great for the litter situation.
I’m not expecting perfection, but for a city this new and well-funded, the lack of care was honestly disappointing.
I’ts made me realise you can’t speak for an entire country based on one city – and that’s probably true everywhere.
If you’ve been, did you have a similar experience – or did I just get unlucky? I was there for 8 days and kept noticing the same thing, so it didn’t feel like a one-off.
✨I’m not trying to spread negativity – it just left me wondering what makes Abu Dhabi so different from Dubai. Littering is bad anywhere, but when a city has the resources to prevent it, why isn’t that happening?
Let’s do better people and look after our planet ♻️🍃🙏🏻
#uae #dubai #abudhabi #emirates]()
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![I remember the first time I was in Egypt, I was so shocked when this view casually appeared. The biggest plot twist in Cairo/Giza is how casually the pyramids are in the city 😅
Just a wonder of the world chilling along the highway…
📍This video was took at ‘Tersa Street’ when I look at a location tag, but honestly this was a complete accident stumbling across this view!!
So excited to be back in November, no where fuels my soul like Egypt does, the country is sooo full of energy ⚡️✨]()
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![✨ NON ESSENTIAL ITEMS I CARRY IN MY 30L BAG FULL TIME TRAVELLING ✨
A lot of the things I prioritise carrying are not the usual items most backpackers have, but for me they are essential for my comfort and sanity. After being on the move for three years I really am trying to prioritise a bit more self care.
👉🏻Hot water bottle – I literally could not survive without my hot water bottle. As someone who suffer with stomach cramps and bloating from my Crohn’s and period cramps, my hot water bottle helps a lot. Plus if I’m ever somewhere really cold it heats me up!
👉🏻Slippers – being cosy is a form of self care for me. Plus I only travel with one pair of trainers that I wear for everything, so to be able to change into slippers after hiking is too good.
👉🏻Speaker – I’m never without music, whether I’m working or hanging out with friends. I have the JBL Go, it’s super compact!
👉🏻Vitamins – crucial for me being vegan and managing Crohn’s, especially where food options can be limited.
👉🏻Satin bonnet – stops my hair from turning feral when moving between places, especially when always changing bed.
👉🏻Face masks – perfect for a reset when burnout creeps in.
👉🏻Matcha – my little treat, it’s nice to stay healthy whilst travelling and in some countries coffee isn’t that prevalent (or nice aha) so this matcha is more consistent. The one I have has coconut milk powder already in it, so I just add hot water and it make a pre-made drink.
👉🏻Miso packets – probiotic boost for the gut (hard to find while travelling).
👉🏻Tea – I’m british😅 I drink about 10 cups a day, and it’s a budget hack: just ask for hot water on planes or cafés and make your own.
👉🏻Hair masks – another form of self care. But especially because some shower water really damages my hair, along with the sun and chlorine etc. I use the WOW Colour Money mask and K18.
👉🏻Medication – not “non-essential” for me, but I always have an emergency stash in my bag in case of Crohn’s flare-ups.
👉🏻Book – The Power of Now, I have read this book so many times it’s literally my bible. It helps me stay grounded and inspired whilst travelling.
Now tell me, what can’t you travel without?👀]()
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![THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE VISITING EGYPT🇪🇬
Cairo & Giza are basically the same place, both huge cities with the Nile through the middle of them.
They both play important roles in a trip to Egypt but are vastly different.
Giza is chaotic but it’s where you will find iconic pyramid view hotels, don’t worry almost every guesthouse has a pyramid view - the ones you see on Instagram are not unique.
Most of the accommodation doesn’t look glamorous on the outside in Giza, it’s a very old city, but inside you can get some cool pyramid view spots!
I would only stay in Giza for a night to see the pyramids and then head to Cairo. The Grand Egyptian Museum is also in Giza which is worth a visit! Taxis between Cairo and Giza are cheap (just use Uber!) but traffic (and driving) is pretty mental.
DON’T SKIP OVER CAIRO! I see so many people say to skip Cairo but you would be missing out on the coolest city ever. With so much amazing architecture, buzzing restaurants and cafes and friendly people.
One of my favourite things about Cairo is the architecture. There are so many beautiful buildings, in Downtown & Zamalek the European influence is evident, like a vintage (but dusty) Paris!
Cairo is a city that never sleeps. I don’t think people understand the depth of this city. There is such a cool underground culture from bars serving Egyptian craft beers or live music venues where local jazz bands play till early hours in the morning.
Neighborhoods like Maadi and Zamalek are full of small boutiques, art galleries, and farmers markets where you can find the cutest handmade goods.
BUT always allow enough time - the traffic is crazy in Cairo.
MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT TRYING TO SCAM YOU! So don’t have your guard up, I have always encountered the loveliest people. But, if someone offers you a service outside a tourist attraction, they are likely to ask for a tip so just politely say no if you’re not interested
BE MODEST IN WHAT YOU WEAR - Egypt is a pretty liberal Muslim country, especially in Cairo. But when you go to the temples, don’t believe what you see on Instagram, you can’t wear revealing dresses, you must cover your shoulders so always carry a scarf with you.]()
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![I’ve been home for a few weeks, and honestly? It’s breaking my heart how divided the world feels right now. Not just in one place, but everywhere. Turn on the news, scroll social media, listen to conversations - it’s constant noise. Everyone’s picking sides. Everyone’s convinced the other side is the enemy.
But here’s the thing I keep coming back to: most of us aren’t enemies, when we strip it all back we’re all far more similar than some of us think…we’re all just humans trying to figure it out. We all want the same simple things - love, safety, family, laughter, food on the table, the feeling of home, a future that feels worth living in. When you travel, you see this again and again. It doesn’t matter the country, the language, the religion - you soon learn that more people in the world are good than bad!
The truth is, division is useful. News feeds thrive on click bait headlines. Politicians thrive on fear. It distracts - it keeps us pointing fingers at each other instead of looking up at the people who actually benefit. The world isn’t as angry or hopeless as they want you to believe. Step outside your echo chamber and you’ll see most people are kind, generous, human.
And hate? Hate is always the loudest voice in the room. But if you look closer, if you get out of the comment sections and into real life, you’ll see kindness everywhere. When I started travelling I could not believe the kindness of strangers, who excepted nothing in return.
I think we all need to reflect on having a bit more compassion and understanding for one another. The world needs more love, more connection, more compassion, more humanity.
Maybe it sounds naive. But after everywhere I’ve travelled, the people I’ve met, I believe it more than ever: we are all far more alike than we are different. And the moment we remember that, division loses its power 😊
If you read this far, thanks for coming to my ted talk lol. 4 days till I’m back on the road, can’t wait to be back in Pakistan 🇵🇰
#travel #backpacker]()
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![jumping on this trend so you can get to know me a bit better ✨
let me know if you can relate to any of these?? 👇🏻
#travelreel #unfortunatelyilove]()
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![COUNTRIES IVE VISITED WHERE I HAVE SPENT LESS THAN $50 PER DAY 🤑
Travelling doesn’t have to be expensive - here are some affordable countries to travel, which are genuinely some of my favourite places in the world 🌍
🇲🇻 MALDIVES - this one may surprise you but if you travel local islands it can be done a budget. From Male you can get a slow boat for a few $!
VISIT: Thulusdoo, Himmafushi, Dhiffushi
🇯🇴 JORDAN - you can’t go wrong with fresh falafel & hummus for less than a $1! Hostels are affordable, the biggest expense is entrance tickets which you can buy with your visa to save money on it (girl math - you buy it before you arrive it doesn’t count!)
VISIT: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum
🇵🇰 PAKISTAN - the BEST country for raw nature and mountains, it’s super affordable and people are SO generous and welcoming they will insist on you not paying!
VISIT: Skardu, Hunza, Lahore, Islamabad
🇪🇬EGYPT - full of ancient history, you can experience all of its wonders on a tight budget. Hostels are cheap, food is cheaper and even entrance to the wonders are reasonable.
VISIT: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Siwa
🇵🇭PHILIPPINES - this island paradise is home to some of the most beautiful beach front accomodation for only $10. Great street food, low enterance fee to magical nature and the friendliest locals.
VISIT: Palawan, Cebu, Siargo
🇧🇦BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA - one of the most affordable countries in Europe that so many people haven’t heard of!
VISIT: Sarajevo, Mostar
🇬🇪 GEORGIA - cheep food & drinks, buzzing capital city and underrated mountains!
VISIT: Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kutasi
🇦🇱 ALBANIA - some of the most beautiful beaches and impressive mountains in Europe for half the price tag of Western Europe
VISIT: Himare, Theth, Radomire, Gjirokaster
Where is the most affordable country you’ve visited? I truly believe you can budget travel anywhere if you make the most of things like couchsurfing, pet sitting, volunteering! 🙌🏻]()
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![The most underrated country in Asia…
📍Oman 🇴🇲
This country is wildly underrated - raw landscapes and some of the kindest people I’ve met. Not to mention great coffee, free natural attractions & clean & safe cities ✨
MY ITINERARY 👇🏻
✈️ ARRIVE IN MUSCAT - If time allows, spend the night - or dive right into your road trip!
📌DAY ONE:
👉🏻 Bimmah Sinkhole
👉🏻 Wadi Al Arbeieen
👉🏻 Wadi Mibam (Most opt for Wadi Shab just before it - both are stunning, but Shab tends to get crowded + boat required to cross)
⛺️ STAY - Sur
📌DAY TWO:
👉🏻 Wander through Sur
👉🏻 Wadi Bani Khalid
👉🏻 Cross the Wahiba Sands (4x4 highly recommended - sand is firm but deep in parts)
⛺️ STAY - Wahiba Sands (I camped near Wahiba Sands Rustic Camp - great for rooftop tents or staying the night)
📌DAY THREE:
👉🏻 Explore Nizwa - souk, fort, and the charm of the old town
👉🏻 Drive to Misfat al Abriyeen for some epic trails and a wander through the mountain village
⛺️ STAY - Al Hamra
📌DAY FOUR:
👉🏻 Scenic drive to Jebel Shams
👉🏻 Don’t miss the Balcony Walk - unreal canyon views
👉🏻 Stay for golden hour - sunset from up there is magic
⛺️ STAY - Jebel Shams
📌DAY FIVE:
👉🏻 Stop at Bahla Fort and explore the old town (there’s a cute café called Bun Alndr worth checking out)
👉🏻 On the return to Muscat, make a detour to Jebel Akhdar if your vehicle can handle the climb
👉🏻 End the day at Muttrah Souq + Corniche for local vibes
⛺️ STAY - Muscat
📌DAY SIX:
👉🏻 Head to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (go between 8–11AM - closed Fridays)
👉🏻 Join a boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands (I booked with cruise_boat_om)
👉🏻 Camp overnight on the islands
⛺️ STAY - Daymaniyat Islands
📌DAY SEVEN:
👉🏻 Morning snorkel session
👉🏻 Return to Muscat
⛺️ STAY - Muscat
👉🏻 I wild camped the entire route using my rooftop tent - you can check my Oman highlights for the spots I loved most
📌TIPS:
👉🏻 A 4x4 is a must for many places (I used nomadtoursom - highly recommend)
👉🏻 Best time to visit is outside the summer months (Oct–June is ideal)
👉🏻 Many nationalities get a free 14-day visa on arrival
Is Oman on your bucket list?🇴🇲
#oman #omantourism #omantravel #middleeast #asia]()
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![🇰🇬MY KYRGYZSTAN HARD TAKE…🫣
I had this image that Kyrgyzstan was going to be super remote, untouched, quiet trails. And maybe it was a few years ago. But over the last years it’s blown up as a popular tourist destination, and for good reason! But, I was still very surprised how busy it was travelling Kyrgyzstan. Places like Ala Kul, Kel Suu, Son Kul lake were packed with tourists.
But I did have a few special moments on my travels where there was no one else around. If you love hiking then I absolutely reccomend these places 👇🏻
📍 Jergez Valley - Hidden deep in the Tian Shan near Karakol, this remote alpine valley offers the best wild camp spots with the sound of running water and snowy mountains surrounding. Can be done as Part of the multi day Ak-Suu Traverse, Jergez sits at ~3,200m. It can be reached via a high pass from Turgen Ak-Suu or hiked from Jergez Vaillage. It was my fav wild camping spot, you can pitch up anywhere. There is a yurt camp near if you prefer that but I didn’t see anyone staying there.
📍 Almluu (Ak-Suu) Valley - Continuing westward on the Ak-Suu Traverse, you’ll cross Ailanysh Pass (~3,700m) to descend into Almluu. Expect alpine lakes, amazing passes, and river crossings. It feels very wild, untouched, no clear trail but full of adventure. I also saw the most horses here!!
📍 Alay Mountains & Alay Valley - Further south, the Alay Range marks the northern edge of the Pamirs, home to some of Kyzrgstans biggest mountains. Sary Mogyl is your base - reachable from Osh in 3–4 hrs by shared taxi. My advice is to hike the Alay Mountains Loop, I barely crossed paths with anyone and could not believe how other worldly the landscape was✨
🧭 Travel Tips:
🗓️ Go: July–mid Sept
🎒 Bring: layers, camping equipment, stove, GPS, water filter, portable charger, first aid kit
🏕️ Sleep: tents or yurts
📴You won’t have any service
🚗 Access: Karakol → Jyrgalan (for Jergez/Almluu); Osh → Sary-Mogol (for Alay)
Can’t wait to go back with a car, there’s so much to explore! 🇰🇬🗺️
#Kyrgyzstan #TrekkingCentralAsia #AkSuuTraverse #AlayMountains #JergezValley #HikingKyrgyzstan #VisitKyrgyzstan #NomadicAdventure #centralasia]()
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![If there’s one major thing I’ve learned from years of travel, it’s this: P E R S P E C T I V E ✨
I used to complain a lot about my country (maybe it’s the Brit in me). The weather, politics, delays… insignificant stuff that doesn’t even matter in the grand scheme of life!
But travel humbles you, it gets you out your bubble, opens your eyes to how lucky you really are.
In the UK, we complain about politics. But many haven’t seen the kind of deep-rooted corruption I’ve witnessed elsewhere. Even being able to criticise your government out loud is a privilege, one that many people in the world don’t have.
Passport privilege? It’s real. We book flights, cross borders, breeze through immigration… without a second thought. That freedom is something most of the world doesn’t get - to travel without endless paperwork, without suspicion, without the fear of being turned away.
And as a woman, the fact I can work, travel solo, wear what I want, speak my mind, live life on my terms - that’s not the reality for so many others. Some women still don’t have the right to leave the house alone, let alone build a life they choose.
Something I always find ironic is that we move abroad and call ourselves digital nomads or expats, but when people from less privileged countries move to ours, they’re called immigrants.
Why the different language?
Because having the choice to move is a privilege.
Our journeys are seen as lifestyle. Theirs, as struggle.
But for millions, “immigration” isn’t about chasing adventure. It’s about escaping war, poverty, or climate disaster - often caused by systems we benefit from.
We complain about the rain ruining our plans,
while our emissions are fuelling floods, heatwaves, and wild weather in places we barely think about.
Even the freedom to switch off, to take a break, to “escape” - that’s a luxury. Most people don’t get to disconnect from their reality.
So the next time something small frustrates you, pause, take a breath and remember that what we see as normal… is someone else’s dream
If you’ve read this far, thanks for listening to my rambles as always 💛]()
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![DONT MAKE THIS MISTAKE IN MONTENEGRO 🇲🇪
Don’t just visit Kotor… and trust me this is coming from me, whose favourite place in the world is Kotor (& future home hopefully)!!
But there’s SO much more to Montenegro, and it’s easy to escape the crowds if you know where to go.
PLACES TO ADD TO YOUR ITINERARY:
Around the Bay…
PERAST – 25 mins from Kotor
The most magical place in Montenegro, genuinely a postcard picture! A tiny village on the water, looking onto Our Lady of the Rocks (a church on an island) which you can reach by boat. Lots of waterfront restaurants – I recommend Trattoria Rosmarino and Restaurant Armonia.
BUDVA – 40 mins from Kotor
The most popular coastal town, with a beautiful old town and beaches. A great base to visit Sveti Stefan, a famous island with pink(ish) beaches.
HERCEG NOVI – 1 hour from Kotor
The coolest town around the bay, way less touristy but with gorgeous architecture and beaches. I love Pubgot for a nice alfresco drink.
Other bay spots: Tivat (fancy dining/shopping), Risan & Prčanj (smaller villages), Dobrota (my favourite base – quieter swim spots and a short walk into Kotor Old Town).
For nature…
SKADAR LAKE – 1h30 from Kotor
The largest lake in the Balkans, perfect for kayaking or a boat trip. Many restaurants (some only reachable by boat/kayak). It’s also wine country – try Mrkan Winery for a family-run tasting.
ACCURSED MOUNTAINS – 3h30 from Kotor
Also known as the Prokletije range, this is Montenegro’s most underrated hiking. Do the Three Peaks trail – rewarding and manageable in a day. Nearby Plav is a pretty mountain town by a lake.
DURMITOR NATIONAL PARK – 2h40 from Kotor
The most famous park, home to Black Lake, great hikes like Prutaš Peak & Bobotov Kuk (highest mountain), plus a scenic ring road to drive.
PIVA NATURE PARK – 2h30 from Kotor
A hidden gem – I hiked 12 hours here and saw one other person. The best trail is to Trnovačko Lake, a heart-shaped lake with one lakeshore accommodation. From here you can hike up to Bosnia’s highest peak!
Other great nature: Tara Canyon (rafting), Lovćen National Park.
Check out my Montenegro highlights for more Montenegro recommendations 🌞🫶🏻
#montenegro #kotor]()
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![Do you know the country?
It has long carried the stereotype of being “lazy” - a label that pops up in jokes, memes, and even in how people from the region talk about themselves. You’ll hear stories of this nation avoiding extra effort at all costs, and there’s even a running joke that if two people see a rake on the ground, this nationality will wait for someone else to pick it up.
The most most ridiculous example of its laziness? The Lying Down Championship - a real (but tongue-in-cheek) event where people compete to do literally nothing for as long as possible, to mock the “lazy” stereotype. Contestants must literally lie down - no sitting or standing - for as long as possible, with restroom breaks allowed only every eight hours. Over the years, winners have lasted from 49 hours to a jaw‑dropping 117 hours. In 2023, the event even stretched into over 400 hours with just a few participants left. How utterly ridiculous but brilliant.
It’s all part of a self-aware, dry sense of humor that’s been part of the culture for generations 😆
The country is … Montenegro!🇲🇪 I have been told this fact on so many tours and from countless Montenegrin friends, but here is the irony…
Montenegro consistently ranks among the countries with the longest working hours in Europe. The average full-time worker in Montenegro clocks over 43 hours per week - more than in many wealthier EU nations.
So where does the stereotype come from?
It likely stems from a mix of: the traditionally slow-paced, Mediterranean way of life and a proud culture of dry humour and self depreciation. Both reasons why I adore this country and its people!
I don’t think it’s lazy, I think they’ve got it figure out. Work hard, rest well, and don’t take life too seriously.
Here’s your fun facts from me for the day 😂 big love Crna Gora 🇲🇪 #montenegro #balkans #balkanhumour #balkanmemes]()
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![EQUIPMENT I WOULD NEVER HIKE WITHOUT🙅🏼♀️👇🏻
If you are new to hiking or just wanting to feel more prepared on trails, these are a few things I reccomend.
1. GARMIN INREACH MINI 2 - this is your lifeline when hiking! It is a satellite phone that can send texts to loved ones, share your live location and contact the emergency services with no signal. It is also great for maps and offline weather.
2. WATER FILTER - there are many forms of water filters from tablets to life straws, but having tried a few over the years, I reccomend the Sawyer Water Filter. Running out of water on a hike is one of the worst things that can happen, but luckily many trails pass running water where you can fill up and filter to make sure it’s safe to drink.
3. HEADTORCH - you have to be prepared that a hike may take you longer than expected for whatever reason, and if it gets dark, you will be in a far more vulnerable position without a head torch. I use the Nitrecore NU25 which is super lightweight and has a long battery life.
4. HIKING POLES - ok I am guilty here, I have always not hiked with poles as I felt agile enough to not use them. But after a recent knee strain from hiking, it’s important to have them for long days, especially the descent. It can help with stability for scramble terrain and river crossings, as well as taking impact off your knees for steep descents.
5. FIRST AID KIT - this is essential, you never know what can happen mid hike, you are way more prone to injury and it can be a while until you can have access to medical treatment. Make sure to carry painkillers, plasters/bandages, joint support (tape and anti-inflammatory gels), tick removers (important on certain hikes!). Also rehydration satchets or gels I always keep in here.
6. POWER BANK - we all rely on our phones nowadays, especially when hiking for things like maps and to contact people at the end of a hike. So its crucial to make sure you have spare power to be able to charge it if it dies, you may be out longer than expected, or weather can affect your battery life, so its always best to be extra prepared.
What other essentials do you bring with you on the trail?!👇🏻
#hiking #hiker]()
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![PLACES THAT TOOK MY BREATH AWAY TRAVELLING 🌍
After travelling for many years, I admit that it has become harder to truly take my breath away. But a few places come to mind that impress me everytime I visit them (and many I’ve visited more than once over the years!!).
🇵🇰 Fairy Meadows in Pakistan. Home to the 9th highest mountain Nanga Parbat, this place truly is breathtaking (I should mention Rakaposhi Base Camp is an equally impressive hike in Pakistan!)
🇳🇴Lofoten Islands in Norway - such a dramatic landscape, with huge fjords, next to the ocean.
🇪🇬Karnak Temple in Egypt - I have been to Egypt many times and of all of the sights (even the pyramids) I stand by the fact this is the most impressive.
🇰🇬Ak Suu Traverse in Kyrgyzstan - the best multi day hike I have ever done, landscapes like paintings, finishing at the bright blue Ala Kul lake.
🇮🇸Jokulsarlon Lagoon in Iceland - the contrast of the mountains on the water, with crystalled ice cubs floating around, it’s so magic!
🇵🇭Banul Beach in Philippines - I have never seen water this shade, with jagged rocks surrounding, it’s the perfect place to explore by kayak.
🇹🇷Cappadocia in Turkiye - I thought this place would be overhyped but it’s so magical, sunrises looking over the unique town as the balloons go off is so special!
Where else would you add to this list? 👇🏻
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![Just wrapped up an unforgettable adventure with whynotadventures_ , through one of my favourite regions - the Balkans, and my heart is so full.
We hiked over 106km, we took on the highest peaks of Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, and (almost!) Kosovo – where sadly bad weather held us back from the summit, BUT we still climbed Kosovos second-highest, which is just 4m shy and used to be its highest peak.
We hiked the epic Peaks of the Balkans trail, staying in remote mountain villages, fuelled by homemade food, local spirits! We cooled off in the crystal waters of Lumi Shales (the ‘Thailand of Albania!), wandered the cultural streets of Prizren, and explored the magic of Lake Ohrid (honestly, one of the most underrated gems in Europe!)
But what made this trip truly special was the people. It can be hard in adult life to find likeminded people who crave the same adventures as you. But there is something so special about connecting people who are different ages, from different corners of the world, different walks of life, but who all bond by over a shared love for the mountains and nature. We laughed, hiked, danced, struggled, but supported each other, and came out the other side not just as a team, but as a little family.
I’m sooo proud of every single person who took this on, was so beautiful to see this itinerary come to life! Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it. Already dreaming of the next one, who is joining? 🙋🏼♀️
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![19 VIDEOS TO PERSUADE YOU TO VISIT PAKISTAN 🇵🇰👇🏻
Genuinely no country on earth takes my breath away like Pakistan. The landscapes bring you to a type of presence that is impossible to describe until you visit. True awe, grounding from the huge mountains, diversity of nature, peace on the trails.
So so excited to be back next month, my soul feels revived when I am there ✨
LOCATIONS IN THESE VIDEOS👇🏻
1) Fairy Meadows - home to 9th highest mountain in the world Nanga Parbat
2) Rakaposhi Base Camp - my favourite hike in Pakistan, looking onto a 7788m mountain & huge glaciers
3) Baskochi Meadows - looking onto the bright blue Attabad Lake
4) Marsur Rock - a tough hike to a hanging rock in Skardu
5) Rakaposhi (way down) - the view of Rakaposhi after heading down from base camp
6) Passu Cones - no hiking needed for this iconic road you can drive to for a photo
7) Karimibad - most magical place in Pakistan, beautiful village looking into Rakaposhi
8) Hakapun Camp - best base before Rakaposhi base camp and the best stars
9) Faisal Mosque - 6th largest mosque in the world in Islamabad
10) View from pass opposite Rakaposhi Base Camp - many people skip this lookout but it’s so worth the extra push
11) Sarfaranga Desert - a desert surrounded by mountains in Skardu
12) Fairy Meadows en route to Nanga Parbat Base Camp - so many goats on this trail!
13) Marsur Rock - the optical illusion of hanging from this rock!
14) Passu Glacier - huge glacier coming out from Passu Mountain (7478m).
15) Dance party at random food hut en route fairy meadows - always high vibes in Pakistan with dancing and singing
16) Accomodation at Eagles Nest / Duikar Valley - I love the irises and eagles nest is a great sunset point
17) Walking around the village in Karimibad - pure peace
18) Baltit Fort - from the roof and windows you can have a panoramic view over Karimibad and multiple 7000m + mountains
19) Black Glacier looking onto Passu Cones - a small hike up the back of the village Ghulkin
Can’t wait to extend this list after my next visit, I fall more and more in love with this country everytime I visit 🥹🇵🇰
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![RAKAPOSHI BASE CAMP 🇵🇰
How am I doing one of the BEST hikes of my life with NO ONE else around 😱
Not only is Rakaposhi an incredible mountain, at 7788m it is the 27th highest mountain in the world. But what’s cool about this hike is that you aren’t just hiking to Rakaposhi, you are surrounded by a 360 view of insane and diverse mountains, many over 7000m.
There is also an incredible white and black glacier feeding out of all of these huge peaks and every 20 minutes you can here it crack.
It really is a surreal place and I am so confused why no one was here, Pakistan has so much untouched beauty.
The hike is steep but manageable but if you want an extra challenge there is a ridge opposite base camp with vague switchbacks up it, if you hike up that it’ll give you the best view of all the peaks and glaciers!
This hike starts from Minapin Village, just off the Karakoram Highway.
You can hike to the base camp & back in one day but I recommend camping at Hakapun it’s a beautiful campsite & two days gives you time to do extra hikes from base camp.
This place is so special I really can’t put into words - you just need to come experience it for yourself!! Follow for more Pakistan travel advice 🇵🇰🫶🏻
#rakaposhi #rakaposhibasecamp #visitpakistan #naltarvalley #pakistantourism #rakaposhiviewpoint #hiking #girlswhohike #hunza #hunzavalley]()
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![WORST TRAVEL AWARDS 💀🫣
I want to start by saying this isn’t meant to be inherently negative or disrespectful - I truly love most things about these countries mentioned and everything they have to offer. But the reality is travel is messy, imperfect, and honestly, sometimes frustrating and all of these categories play a part in those feelings 😂
What I’m sharing here is just MY personal experience, take it with a pinch of salt and do not let it put you off travelling to these places !!
Part of travelling is the reckless drivers that make you feel like you’re in a video game, roads with bumps that give you air time, toilets that test your balance😅
These things don’t define these countries, nor do they overshadow the incredible people, culture, and memories I’ve made there. Just my honest thoughts on some of the drawbacks of countries I have travelled in😆
If you have any questions about the WHY I put countries in any of these categories let me know. 😆 I actually couldn’t think of a 4th country for worst toilet situation…what would you say? 🤷🏼♀️
I’d be intrigued to hear your top country for some of these categories 👀👇🏻
#travel #pakistan #kyrgyzstan #egypt #costarica #centramerica #iceland #cambodia #georgia #azerbejan #turkiye #morroco #guatemala #maldives #japan #malaysia]()
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![My first trial reel - please let me know if you’ve seen this / liked it? I’m so confused at this concept 😆🫶🏻
The most underrated country by far…
PAKISTAN 🇵🇰
Why? Well for starters the landscapes and nature is incredible, some of the biggest mountains in the world, beautiful meadows, coastline! Plus every drive is a scenic road trip, the Karakoram Highway is the worlds highest paved road & has mountain views in ever direction.
The hikes are insane, mainly because of the scenery but also because they are SO quiet. Until travelling to Pakistan I had never seen a mountain over 6000m (& that was a rarity considering how many mountain destinations I’ve travelled to) but Pakistan is home to 4555 peaks over 6,000m, with 108 of them being over 7,000m and five over 8,000m (which is impressive when there’s only 14 in the world over 8,000m!)
The food…wow this was the surprise to me! I had no expectations for Pakistani food but it is the most flavoursome of ALL my travels. I love that regardless if you’re stopping at a random stop at the side of the road or a families cooking at a guesthouse - it’s consistently amazing. Plus it’s super diverse, there’s a big influence from all the neighbouring countries!
The people are without a doubt the most kind, friendly, welcoming I have had met on my travels. People were constantly making genuine conversation with me, intrigued of where I am from & my experiences in Pakistan, I have been invited into so many peoples homes for dinner & tea, people have insisted on me not paying and treating me to things.
The VIBES are so high, if there’s one thing I’ve learnt is how much Pakistani people love to dance and sing, I’ve spent evenings dancing around campfires with strangers & listening to local music.
I could go on & on … this country is special and you feel it from the moment you arrive. I love you Pakistan and am so grateful for the experiences I’ve had here 🇵🇰🫶🏻
📍Places in this video: Hakapun Camp, Masur Rock, Attabad Lake, Fairy Meadows, Passu Cones, Rakaposhi
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![2 WEEK KYRGYZSTAN ITINERARY 🇰🇬
A jam packed itinerary visiting the popular spots like Ala Kul, Son Kul, Kel Suu and parts of my two favourite hikes Ak Suu Traverse and Alay Mountains (which get you to more untouched nature).
A car is recommended but I did manage to do this itinerary with public transport (mashrutkas/mini vans), hitchhiking (very common here) and a private driver to Osh.
I stayed in a mix of guesthouses, hostels, yurts and hired a tent for Ak Suu Traverse.
Day 1: Arrive Bishkek
Day 2: Hike in Ala Archa National Park (easy day trip from Bishkek)
Day 2: Travel to Karakol to start multi day hike (rent camping equipment here if going to camp or you can book yurts for the trek)
Day 3: Taxi to Boz Uchuck Valley to start Ak Suu Traverse (can start one valley before if you have extra nights), overnight in Jergez Valleyz.
Day 3: Hike into Ak-Suu Valley to camp
Day 4: Hike to Altyn Arashan hot springs
Day 5: Hike to Ala Kul lake, descend, pick-up from karakol valley, overnight Karakol
Day 6: Travel to Kyzart where you start the horse trek (if more time stop in issyk Kul to break up journey)
Day 7-9: Famous two day horse trek to Song-Kul
Day 8: Finish the horse trek and travel to Naryn
Day 9: Hire driver to take you Kel-Suu, hike to lake
Day 10: Return to Naryn continue to Osh (fly from Bishkek or drive)
Day 11: Drive to Tulpar-Kol, overnight at lake (looking at Lenin Peak)
Day 12: Hike to Traveller’s Pass, spend a 2nd night Tulpar-Kol
Day 13: Trek over Sary-Mogul Pass, part of the Heights of Alay Trek
Day 14: Hike down, get picked-up from the road and get a lift to Osh (or you continue the full loop of Alay Mountain hike if have more time)
Day 15: Fly out of Osh back to Bishkek, internationally or overland to Uzbekistan
If you want any specific recommendation of drivers / accommodations / restaurants - just let me know in the comments 😊
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![bit late to the trend but 🫣
I always get this question in hostel, mostly from people on a few months backpacking trip or few week holiday like I used to be. When I tell them I’ve been full time travelling for 3 years they gasp, I have major imposter syndrome to be honest sometimes I can’t believe this is my life!
But even for you guys following me, I’m sure it’s hard to believe I’ve been travelling for so many years as I never used to post my travels. In fact finding photos for the later slides was hard, it’s the Snapchat dog ears that gets me 😂😂
Younger me would be so proud now I’ve seen all the countries I’ve travelled to, I use to hustle so hard with a part time job at college just to afford a quick European city break away.
From European city breaks, to my first solo trip to south east Asia at 18, back home to study, before a post uni gap year to central & South America, from which I came home & quit my job and the rest is history!! 6 continents, and a few repeat countries that I keep going back to, very grateful for my life.
I am sure you can figure out why 2020/2021 are missing🥲Those travel years were robbed during C🤒vid but that period made me realise how much I took travelling for granted and inspired me to chase my dreams so silver linings!!
Can’t wait to share with you my travels in the second half of this year, I think you’ll be surprised by some of them 🫣
(Also how nice are the first two photos that roamingintheknow took of me on my Pakistan trip with whynotadventures_ - thanks guys 🥹)
Thanks for supporting me in what I do, who has been around from the start?💛👇🏻
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![ADVICE I’D TELL YOU TO BUDGET TRAVEL IF I WASN’T SCARED OF HURTING YOUR FEELINGS🫣🤑
👉🏻 HITCHHIKING ISN’T SCARY. Stop with the main character energy - it saves you so much money and leads to wholesome, unexpected experiences. If you’re scared of getting abducted, you’ve watched too much Netflix. It’s just as risky for the driver. Trust your gut and be open.
👉🏻 STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL. Sure, cheap beer exists - but one drink becomes three, which becomes late-night food, taxis, club entrance fees. Then you’re hungover and lazy the next day, spending more because you can’t be bothered to budget properly.
👉🏻 STOP BUYING NEW THINGS. You don’t need 100 outfits or a constant wardrobe rotation. I carry all my belongings in a 30L bag. Mass consumerism is an addiction in the West, but the minimalist lifestyle is honestly freeing.
👉🏻 STOP GETTING TAXIS. Just walk. I’ll walk hours to avoid paying. It’s free exercise and sightseeing combined. If you’ve packed light, walking isn’t hard.
👉🏻 GO OFF THE BEATEN TRACK. The most affordable countries I’ve been to are ones people either haven’t heard of or are too scared to visit. Less tourism usually means cheaper everything and locals are more likely to be generous.
👉🏻 TRUST STRANGERS. Western culture is paranoid of stranger danger. If you let go of that, you’ll end up saving loads thanks to the kindness of strangers.
👉🏻 TAKE OVERNIGHT BUSES. It’s uncomfortable but it’s travel and accommodation in one. FYI most aren’t buses with beds like the fancy ones in SE Asia, expect upright seats.
👉🏻 DON’T PAY TOURIST PRICES FOR MEALS YOU CAN COOK YOURSELF - tomato pasta I’m looking at you
👉🏻 SKIP THE INSTA HOTSPOTS. They’re tourist traps for a reason. You don’t need a viral cafe to enjoy travel. I used to carry a gas stove and make my own coffee and food - cheaper and way more satisfying.
👉🏻 TRAVEL SLOWER. Pet sits and work exchanges are the best ways to get free accommodation, but they usually require at least a week. The slower you go, the cheaper it gets.
👉🏻 MOTHER NATURE IS FREE. Hike, swim, climb, get lost. You don’t need to spend money to feel alive.
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![Ok I don’t know for sure that 99% of people won’t see a Yak… but it is highly unlikely the average person will.
For starters Yaks are only found in ten countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
Secondly, they’re only in high altitude areas, so you have to be hiking in the high mountains to have a chance.
Plus over 90% of them live in China. I’ve spent months in northern Pakistan where they’re native and have still never seen one.
So coming across a whole herd on the Alay Mountains trek in Kyrgyzstan totally stopped me in my tracks. It feels super special as it’s so rare to see Yaks in the wild.
New favorite animal unlocked. They honestly look like something out the ice age and they’re so curious 🥹🥹
Can’t wait to share more about my hike in the Alay Mountains, one of my favourite hikes to date 🇰🇬
1% of the worlds population is 81 million - do you think 81 million humans have seen Yaks?👇🏻
#kyrgyzstan #alaymountains #centralasia #mountainlife #yakspotting #offthebeatentrack #silkrpad #trekcentralasia #wildplaces #kyrgyzstantravel #alayrange #centralasiatrekking]()
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![WHERE TO VISIT PAKISTAN 🇵🇰👇🏻
👉🏻RAKAPOSHI - my FAVOURITE hike in Pakistan and all round favourite area. Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world that you can spot it from many places in Hunza. The hike To Rakaposhi can be done in one day if you’re fit but I advise breaking it up so you can camp at the gorgeous Hakpun Camp. From Base Camp you can see huge black and white glaciers and other mountains over 6000m. Start in the village of Minapin, there’s a lovely hostel at the bottom that do great food.
👉🏻FAIRY MEADOWS - home to Nanga Parbat, there’s 9th highest mountain in the world (8126m!). To get here you must get off road jeeps from Raikot Bridge, it’s an experience in itself! It’s a 5km hike up to Fairy Meadows, I reccomend staying at GreenLand Resorts the guys who work there are so welcoming. From Fairy Meadows you have an incredible view of Nanga Parbat & can see its reflection in the small lake. Stay 2 nights so you can hike to Nanga Parbat base camp and German Viewpoint, for a close up view. You can stop at Beyal Camp for some food with a great view as well.
👉🏻SKARDU - my advice is to climb Marsur Rock (a great photo!), visit the Sarfaranga desert (where you can do 4x4, paragliding, horse riding etc), upper & lower Kachura lake and Manthoka Waterfall. K2 basecamp also starts from here!
👉🏻GOJAL - take a boat ride on Attabad lake and hike up to Baskochi Meadows for a view down onto the lake. Visit the iconic Passu cones, Passu Bridge, Passu Glacier, Borith Lake (where you can swim!) & black glacier. I recommend basing yourself at rehmanhomestay.ghulkin for an authentic experience with a local family & Ghulkin is the most beautiful village in this area.
👉🏻NALTAR - mountains here feel more like Switzerland, very green! Get jeeps to Satrangi Lake and Blue Lake, hike to Naltar View Point. But DO NOT SUPPORT the snow leopard in captivity there 🙁
👉🏻KARIMIBAD - the most peaceful village, looking onto multiple 7000m+ mountains. Visit Baltit & Altit Fort, explore the bazar, check out the Pavilion (a woman’s run restaurant serving traditional food, very different from other food in Pakistan), hike up to Eagles Nest for sunset.]()
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