If you guys have any recommendations of places in Pakistan I should visit over the next few weeks, please let me know in the comments down below! (especially hiking/adventure/outdoor stuff is appreciated 😉)
There is a mountain named Tirich Mir in KPK province. Its a 7000m plus mountain. Not many people have been there. You should try to go to its base camp if possible and feasible!! There is not much content about it on Internet or YT.
Been several times to India but i realize after visiting Pakistan that both India and Pakistan are much different. Its much more cleaner and not so crowded like India. Also Pakistan has more of Middle eastern/Persian touch rather than India.
That’s what most people don’t understand abt Pakistan. They think either Pakistan is just an extension of India, or just another Arab country. Pakistan is Indo-Iranic (the only Indo-Iranic country in the world). While our neighbours India are completely Indic, and Iran and Afghanistan completely Iranic… we’re Indo-Iranic. That shows in our culture, architecture, history, and food! Our national language is a perfect example of this “blend”. It derives from Sanskrit, but is written in the Persian script. I don’t see a lot of Arab influence in Pakistan apart from the fact that Islam originated in Arabia so Arabic is naturally used for religious purposes. I really hope this becomes more common knowledge… Pakistan isn’t India nor is it Arab. Pakistan is Pakistan.
Wow Pakistan Very beautiful Subhanallah We was part of this Country but unfortunately indian propaganda war separated us 2 brother we still love our brother Pakistan 🇧🇩♥️🇵🇰
As a Pakistani American I visited Islamabad for the first time in 2022. Went back in 2023 and going again in 2024. Hanging out in F7 markaz is probably my favorite thing. Unending list of restaurants and shopping all in one place. Extremely affordable, great people, great weather in November and December. Islamabad, you take my breath away.
For those who did'nt understand the how islamabad monument represent unity. The big four petals are actually representing the 4 major proviences of Pakistan Punjab, KPK, Baluchistan and sindh. And three small petal represent the three territories which are Kashmir, gilgit and FATA (Tribal Areas) Now the fata is part of KPK.
Some more tourists spot in Islamabad. 1- Dino Valley, 2- Daman-e-Koh, 3- Lake View Park, 4- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, 5- The Monal Restaurant, 6- Pakistan Museum of Natural History, 7- Centaurus Mall, 8- Safa Gold Mall, 9- Giga Mall, 10- Rawal Lake, 11- Saidpur Village Road,
I just got job in isamabad and i don't know why isamabad is so addictive place i didn't want to go to my home Town in Pakistan (swabi) even i spent more than three months. People are friendly and atmospheric are adorable. I love to so something for my people. Full support to my beautiful and friendly pakistani people. Love All of you from swabi.
Why do Pakistani women dress so badly when they go out? In the store, in the subway, in the bus, when I see them, they always wear long jeans with high heels, what is the reason? I live in California and I have traveled to many developed countries. One of the only points that caught my attention was that Pakistani and East Asian women in general do not like to wear socks and mostly wear open shoes, i.e. sandals. , slippers and... on the contrary, American women who mostly wear socks and shoes and are not interested in showing their legs to men, Asian women wear sandals even in the cold seasons of the year!!! What is the reason?😂😂😂😂
Hello female solo traveller here . I am so excited to share that I'll be visiting Pakistan next month! From everything I've heard, it sounds like a stunning country with a relaxed vibe and welcoming people. I can't wait to experience it all firsthand and share my journey through videos on this channel. Love from the USA
One of my colleagues in US asked me about how Pakistan looks like, before I would answer him he googled it and said wow, he thought it would be like a desert with bunch of people with goats and camels but it was lush green and beautiful sceneries.
I'm actually from the UK but my home from home is always Lahore. I love it's heritage and hustle and bustle. And we do have some really great parks for brisk walking and running here in ,Lahore too...
I was born and raised in the Netherlands. And i visited Pakistan 3 times. In 2011, 2022 and in 2023. My experience is that no matter how things are so different out there and as westerners not so used to those things. The people and food are always the best on earth.
I am from Gilgit Baltistan Now, i am in South Korea so, humbly i recommended u to go to kutwal Valley which is our Valley which is located 65 km away from gilgit city, but here i am going to mention u one more thing through all journey u can't done by any vehicle bcz road is incomplete after covered half an track go by walking but it's more adventurous to go through by walk bcz alot of beautiful mountains , pastures and glaciers are on the way so , let's try it will be more members for u
uffffff Islamabad 🥵 bro as a lahori Islamabad is my dream city to live and today it is proved by you that why it should be a dream city 😍 Ranked as world's second most beautiful capital for a reason🥵💗
@@Zecos no doubt lahore has it's own identity and taste but the people who love peace and love nature they would must prefer Islamabad on Lahore and the people who love chaotic ness and want some vibrant Colors and cultural they would must prefer lahore.
@@ZecosYou understand this is a big reason why its peaceful right? Ive been to Lahore and you cant sleep if your bed is right by the window. The sound of rickshaws and wagons
Greetings from Pakistan. Welcome back to your second home. We would be privileged to witness brilliant vlogs with beautifully crafted sentences and use of wonderful words apart from great scenery. The same I witnessed in this vlog. Brilliantly done. Please explore various places on the left right of the road leading to Kaghan and Naran valleys. Check "Dana meadows" for which you will have to turn left from a place called "Khannian". If you move to the right from the place called "Kiwai", then you will reach a place called "Shogran". Then if you continue moving up, a jeepable track will take you to "Siri" and "Paya" and further up should be a hike to the "Makkra Hills". "Kiwai" will come before "Khannian". Then in "Naran" the famous lake "Saif-ul-Malook" is a beautiful one although we have made the surroundings dirty. Then just a few Kilometers outside "Naran" is a place called "Lalazaar". It's a turn right while coming from "Naraan" and a jeepable track. Then there are two more lakes "Lake Lulusar" and "Lake Dudusar", one of them will require hiking and some time to reach there. There are a lot of more stuff to search and explore along the way but please take care of yourselves and seek guidance from the dependable locals along the way about the present day conditions. Then you might consider exploring the Pakistani part of "Kashmir". You can go from Islamabad to "Muzaffarabad", the Capital of "Pakistani Kashmir" known as "Azad Kashmir". And then go to the various valleys like "Neelum valley" etc. Alternatively, there are roads leading to "Azad Kashmir" while traveling on the road to "Kaghan" / "Naraan" valleys from Islamabad. There are so many other areas that can be recommended that can be worth exploring. Why not try a tough trekking journey that takes you to the base-camp of K-2 mountain, the second highest mountain in the world. Anyway, the message getting too long. I might give more recommendations in future comments. You , however missed some spots in Islamabad as well. Eagerly awaiting further vlogs. Best wishes for the channel. With warm regards
*Pakistan: **_the best kept secret in the world._* I recently visited Pakistan for the first time in my life. My conclusion of that journey is clear: Pakistan ruined my future trips to any country of the world forever. The country has raised the bar so high for me that it will be difficult to find a place as energising and invigorating as Pakistan. I have had the opportunity to visit many countries in the world, but I had never been as stimulated as I was in Pakistan. The colours and styles of the traditional kurtas are mind-blowing. The religious devotion and spirituality of the people are heartwarming. Their passion for cricket is contagious. The rhythm and lyrics of Qawwali are so energising that I found very difficult not to dance. Pakistanis’ respect and promotion of their traditions and culture is so compelling that I came back feeling a little Pakistan myself. The humility and generosity of Pakistani people is indescribable. I felt like a king during the ten days that I spent there. I was pampered and taken care of by every Pakistani that I met. Pakistan is the best kept secret of the world. Anyone would expect to encounter hordes of tourists in this magical country. The reality, however, is still very different. I was one of the few international tourists that was sightseeing the Shahi Qila or renting a boat at Attabad Lake. For someone like me who avoids masses of tourists as much as possible, Pakistan was paradise on earth. I do not expect this lack of tourism to remain for a long time. Hence, I always tell people avid for adventure to visit Pakistan before the world learns about the beautiful secret that Pakistan is. As a proud Mexican who lives in the United States, I go around sharing with everyone my new love for Pakistan, the country that stole my heart. Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰 Arturo Castellanos Cornell Law School
I love your comments on being open minded to explore and check out Pakistan! As a Pakistani American, 🇺🇸 and lived in Pindi/Isb, you will find Isb as a special place, with lovely people and mix of culture and history! I used to enjoy the pir sawa wah and food! Enjoy!
I love your comments on being open minded to explore and check out Pakistan! As a Pakistani American, and lived in Pindi/Isb, you will find Isb as a special place, with lovely people and mix of culture and history! Enjoy!
Wow, this is a trip along memory lane...I travelled in 1982 from being in the Phillipines for 2 yrs to Sri Lanka, where i studied accupuncture for a few months just enough to help slum folks in Manila. However me and my friend continued with an extended journey thru India and finally Pakistan. Different at that time, a kurta dress and shawl were required, no Uber, no internet existed. During the bus rides, my friend had to sit next to me, so no man could touch a female. But everybody was soo friendly and we were constantly invited in peoples homes. In Lahore, border town, all foreigners slept at the Salvation Army. Hotels were not safe,because drugs were planted. For the rest the whole country felt safe. Beautiful Swaab, Hunza valley stunning in those days, simple life, but caution in Karachi. Yes of course Pakistan is changed after such a long time. Currently living in Nepal.
I love your comments on being open minded to explore and check out Pakistan! As a Pakistani American, and lived in Pindi/Isb, you will find Isb as a special place, with lovely people and mix of culture and history! I used to enjoy the pir sawa wah and food! Enjoy!
Islamabad is love, I was born and brought up here, and feel lucky for that. I eman I would have not wanted any where in the world not only Pakistan to be a place where I grew up. Thou todays Islamabad is alot changed, I mean alot...it was v peaceful 20 years ago, v less crowded and much more green and atmosphere v clean, we could see the mountains everyday which we hardly could now a days due to smog. But still I live this citymore than any other city, I know people who have moved around teh world to go and settle and thei rlove for Islamabad is still the same. BTW I am surprised no one suggested you F-9 Park, I go there for daily walks and trust me after spending so much time there I find something new everytime I visit it. Waiting to see you visit more places of the Pakistan, I would highly recommend visiting Pakistani villages in Central Pakistan in winter time, after even visiting alot of Northern Pakistan, I still find the central Punjab village life the most beautiful, laid back and tranquil of them all, atleast as a visitor, ofcouse Islamabad holds first place but still 2nd love would be this village life, specially seiing Islamabad change alot in few decades.
Go to Khanpur dam... If you have any references with army personal then you can enjoy their facilities of paragliding and parasailing other wise just to swim you have to go to khanpur spillway... It's 1 & half an hour far from Islamabad you can go & return in few hours... Thankyou for being here again ❤😊😊
Who can match Dutch punctuality, Ms Gonning? I have good luck to have stayed in the Netherlands for about a week. Much of the pleasure was taken out as it was an official visit and there were a lot of meetings in a day. That is how I remember your nation's punctuality. Even then I managed to sneak out of the official party and see Amsterdam. We went to The Hague on an official engagement. The day in Islamabad begins at a much leisurely pace. But it is good you used the "law of unintended consequences" to your advantage and saw the real gem, Shakarparian. This is a historic place as standing atop this hill the rulers finalized where new capital was to be built. There are a few other interesting features around. I hope you visit us again and explore little more of this misunderstood land of loving people.
Make a visit to kalaam valley swat, if you love nature, forest, mountains, lakes, glaciers and springs. Here are a list of places to visit 1. Ushu Forest 2. Blue water 3. Green Top 4. Mahodand lake 5. Beshai and Janshai meadows 6. Artificial Lakes 7. Dashte Laila and many more beautiful places. No 1, 2, 3 and 6 can be covered in day one because they are closed to kalaam bazar
Hey, Flora! Welcome back! Go for hiking in the Margalla Hills. There are many good hiking trails there. Also go to the Monal Restaurant in the same hills for dinner. If you do, you'll get to see the most picturesque view of Islamabad, especially at evening. Take care, and have a blast in Pakistan once again!
Hey, Flora. I just wanted to say that you can definitely go for a run or anything in Lahore it just depends on the area. DHA or gated communities are incredibly safe and have security always around the corner, I’ve seen women wearing crop-tops and shorts there and no one cared.
I hope you'll pass 100K subs this time 🥹 i remember you just started vlogging when you came here last time , it's good to see you that you're growing 😍♥️
Welcome back, looking great: both of you. Hopefully you will have even better times during this trip. The best places to visit are up north during summers in Pakistan. Hills ,mountains, and valleys have the most beautiful weather and atmosphere these days. Stay blessed
Hi @Flora. Very happy you are back. Your last Pakistan 🇵🇰 series was mesmerising. Pl do visit Multan apart from the north. I know you had a rough time with security last time but this time you can stay with my family and explore Multan as a local if u wish. This video was amazing and the words you used about Pakistan and Islamabad made me proud. Keep up the good work and stay blessed. Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad
Islamabad was planned and built in the 60's . If you want to get old city feel , Rawalpindi next door is the place. Also other big city isLahore also known as the heart of Pakistan.
I stumbled upon your channel after a video by Eva Zu Beck, and have been hooked since. Looking forward for more great content. Love from India to both of you and be safe
Actually you can go for a run in Model Town park in Lahore. It's the most beautiful park in Lahore with a great running track. Lots of local woman in workout gear run here. I'm a regular. And it's a ticketed park so there are not that many people there. You'll love it.
wow, i just met you last month in f9 park Islamabad, i asked for the way, and you were extremely nice and polite, and how could i not recognize you i had seen your videos before. but anyways hope i didn't make you feel uncomfortable at the park, if i did forgive me. and i hope you enjoyed your visit. And keep visiting Pakistan. wish you very well.
Let me give you some different options. 1. Taxilla. Remains of one of the oldest known civilizations. 2. khewra mines. worlds second largest salt mine.
Chitral Again!! , especially the Kalash valley and Madaklasht valley i promise you won't regret visiting those places , really looking forward to see you this time in Chitral i hope ill meet you this time which i missed the previous time
Welcome Bank @floragonning , Pakistan has such impression on first time visitor that they want to come back again and again. Unfortunately, due to some bad incidents and politics, the country has not achieved its full potential to attract tourist from around the world. Hope you enjoy your second trip and i am expecting you to return again. Be safe and enjoy
Wow Flora! your video on Islamabad is absolutely stunning! The way you captured the some greenry places was breathtaking. Your narration and cinematography skills are top-notch. Keep up the fantastic work!. Love from Pakistan❤️
If you guys have any recommendations of places in Pakistan I should visit over the next few weeks, please let me know in the comments down below! (especially hiking/adventure/outdoor stuff is appreciated 😉)
There is a mountain named Tirich Mir in KPK province. Its a 7000m plus mountain. Not many people have been there. You should try to go to its base camp if possible and feasible!! There is not much content about it on Internet or YT.
Do a full hitchhike tour of North Pakistan ❤ It will be watchable stuff.
Swat (the switizerland of pakistan). Especially Chukail Banda, Swat. But I doubt the security there.
@@gulqureshi5681 Oooh I remember seeing this mountain from our hotel in Chitral, yes! Gonna look into it, thanks 👌
Last year one USA national visit with me north Pakistan
Been several times to India but i realize after visiting Pakistan that both India and Pakistan are much different. Its much more cleaner and not so crowded like India. Also Pakistan has more of Middle eastern/Persian touch rather than India.
That’s what most people don’t understand abt Pakistan. They think either Pakistan is just an extension of India, or just another Arab country. Pakistan is Indo-Iranic (the only Indo-Iranic country in the world). While our neighbours India are completely Indic, and Iran and Afghanistan completely Iranic… we’re Indo-Iranic. That shows in our culture, architecture, history, and food! Our national language is a perfect example of this “blend”. It derives from Sanskrit, but is written in the Persian script. I don’t see a lot of Arab influence in Pakistan apart from the fact that Islam originated in Arabia so Arabic is naturally used for religious purposes. I really hope this becomes more common knowledge… Pakistan isn’t India nor is it Arab. Pakistan is Pakistan.
I am from Australia and New Zealand
My best place Pakistan every years I go Pakistan one month I love Pakistan
Food and nice people❤
Most welcome from KPK Pakistan
I want to come to austrailia for study i am from pakistan can u help me
U r right... Pakistan 🇵🇰 is amazing and most beautiful country
Wow Pakistan Very beautiful Subhanallah We was part of this Country but unfortunately indian propaganda war separated us 2 brother we still love our brother Pakistan 🇧🇩♥️🇵🇰
Our hearts are still close bro
One ummah ❤❤
We are still brothers
So again fucked and culturely crushed by Pakistani soldiers
@@MuhammadUsman-il8ek yes ♥️
My favorite country so far 🇵🇰. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Mine too 😬🫶
Shukriya❤
@@floragonningthanks for visiting ❤❤❤
Islamabad is absolutely one of most green, peaceful and very well organised capitals of the World. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
Thank you so much 😊
It's really calm and cool 😎 , you can hike you can walk all day long .
Yes thanks❤ dear
As a Pakistani American I visited Islamabad for the first time in 2022. Went back in 2023 and going again in 2024. Hanging out in F7 markaz is probably my favorite thing. Unending list of restaurants and shopping all in one place. Extremely affordable, great people, great weather in November and December. Islamabad, you take my breath away.
Pakistan becomes addictive country once you visit it once
Welcome back but it's summer I hope you will stay long 😅
Very true! So much to see 🫶
Welcome back🫶🏻♥️
What you said
👍🏻
Absolutely beautiful. I wish i could visit Pakistan from India.
Wellcome
Most well come sis
You always welcome with open arms ..
You can visit Pakistan from India.
For those who did'nt understand the how islamabad monument represent unity. The big four petals are actually representing the 4 major proviences of Pakistan Punjab, KPK, Baluchistan and sindh. And three small petal represent the three territories which are Kashmir, gilgit and FATA (Tribal Areas) Now the fata is part of KPK.
Islamabad is a beautiful and modern city.
Pakistan is the most diverse, hospitable and beautiful country in the world.
👍
MashaAllah Pakistan is a very beautiful country Love from Bangladesh
Some more tourists spot in Islamabad.
1- Dino Valley,
2- Daman-e-Koh,
3- Lake View Park,
4- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum,
5- The Monal Restaurant,
6- Pakistan Museum of Natural History,
7- Centaurus Mall,
8- Safa Gold Mall,
9- Giga Mall,
10- Rawal Lake,
11- Saidpur Village Road,
giga mall foreigner ky liye normal hai
You missed Shumbar Village!
1:53 A sigh of relief after entering Pakistan says it all:
That was pleasing!
I just got job in isamabad and i don't know why isamabad is so addictive place i didn't want to go to my home Town in Pakistan (swabi) even i spent more than three months.
People are friendly and atmospheric are adorable. I love to so something for my people. Full support to my beautiful and friendly pakistani people. Love All of you from swabi.
Why do Pakistani women dress so badly when they go out? In the store, in the subway, in the bus, when I see them, they always wear long jeans with high heels, what is the reason? I live in California and I have traveled to many developed countries. One of the only points that caught my attention was that Pakistani and East Asian women in general do not like to wear socks and mostly wear open shoes, i.e. sandals. , slippers and... on the contrary, American women who mostly wear socks and shoes and are not interested in showing their legs to men, Asian women wear sandals even in the cold seasons of the year!!! What is the reason?😂😂😂😂
Love you too 😘💕
@@nikaawan9555 thank you my friend. Love from my side too
I'm looking for job as well is there any opportunities?
@@farooqbarki1743Islamabad is full of opportunities go there and you will get job in 1 week
I am Pakistani 🇵🇰 I hope new journey is best in Pakistan welcome to Pakistan❤❤❤ Pakistani people so nice and lovely
In shaa Allah
wellcome back...happy to see you that you are presenting the actual image,the positive image of my country
Hello female solo traveller here . I am so excited to share that I'll be visiting Pakistan next month! From everything I've heard, it sounds like a stunning country with a relaxed vibe and welcoming people. I can't wait to experience it all firsthand and share my journey through videos on this channel. Love from the USA
how did it go?
One of my colleagues in US asked me about how Pakistan looks like, before I would answer him he googled it and said wow, he thought it would be like a desert with bunch of people with goats and camels but it was lush green and beautiful sceneries.
I'm actually from the UK but my home from home is always Lahore. I love it's heritage and hustle and bustle. And we do have some really great parks for brisk walking and running here in ,Lahore too...
I was born and raised in the Netherlands. And i visited Pakistan 3 times. In 2011, 2022 and in 2023. My experience is that no matter how things are so different out there and as westerners not so used to those things. The people and food are always the best on earth.
I am from Gilgit Baltistan Now, i am in South Korea so, humbly i recommended u to go to kutwal Valley which is our Valley which is located 65 km away from gilgit city, but here i am going to mention u one more thing through all journey u can't done by any vehicle bcz road is incomplete after covered half an track go by walking but it's more adventurous to go through by walk bcz alot of beautiful mountains , pastures and glaciers are on the way so , let's try it will be more members for u
uffffff Islamabad 🥵 bro as a lahori Islamabad is my dream city to live and today it is proved by you that why it should be a dream city 😍 Ranked as world's second most beautiful capital for a reason🥵💗
Nah man the vibes of old Lahore are just unmatched
@@Zecos no doubt lahore has it's own identity and taste but the people who love peace and love nature they would must prefer Islamabad on Lahore and the people who love chaotic ness and want some vibrant Colors and cultural they would must prefer lahore.
@@musmanjaved9009 true. Literally I went to Islamabad and everything there closed at around 9-10 pm. I was like wtf 😭😭 itna jldi so jate sare
@@Zecos yes it is a quiet city and I love it 😍 and we can't compare it with Lahore in this category ❗
@@ZecosYou understand this is a big reason why its peaceful right? Ive been to Lahore and you cant sleep if your bed is right by the window. The sound of rickshaws and wagons
LOVE RESPECT FROM LAHORE-0AK♥️🇵🇰♥️
Amazing u bring tears 🥺 watching from US .. my ❤ 🇵🇰 I was here for 3 years
Welcome back to Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🤍🤍🤍🤍🇵🇰🤍🇵🇰🇵🇰
The way you edit the videos is super satisfying, keep up the great work!!
Ahh thank you, I really appreciate it ☺
Thank you for visiting Islamabad and pakistan. Love from Pakistan🇵🇰
welcome back FLORA have a nice day in pakistan
Greetings from Pakistan. Welcome back to your second home. We would be privileged to witness brilliant vlogs with beautifully crafted sentences and use of wonderful words apart from great scenery. The same I witnessed in this vlog. Brilliantly done. Please explore various places on the left right of the road leading to Kaghan and Naran valleys. Check "Dana meadows" for which you will have to turn left from a place called "Khannian". If you move to the right from the place called "Kiwai", then you will reach a place called "Shogran". Then if you continue moving up, a jeepable track will take you to "Siri" and "Paya" and further up should be a hike to the "Makkra Hills". "Kiwai" will come before "Khannian". Then in "Naran" the famous lake "Saif-ul-Malook" is a beautiful one although we have made the surroundings dirty. Then just a few Kilometers outside "Naran" is a place called "Lalazaar". It's a turn right while coming from "Naraan" and a jeepable track. Then there are two more lakes "Lake Lulusar" and "Lake Dudusar", one of them will require hiking and some time to reach there. There are a lot of more stuff to search and explore along the way but please take care of yourselves and seek guidance from the dependable locals along the way about the present day conditions. Then you might consider exploring the Pakistani part of "Kashmir". You can go from Islamabad to "Muzaffarabad", the Capital of "Pakistani Kashmir" known as "Azad Kashmir". And then go to the various valleys like "Neelum valley" etc. Alternatively, there are roads leading to "Azad Kashmir" while traveling on the road to "Kaghan" / "Naraan" valleys from Islamabad. There are so many other areas that can be recommended that can be worth exploring. Why not try a tough trekking journey that takes you to the base-camp of K-2 mountain, the second highest mountain in the world. Anyway, the message getting too long. I might give more recommendations in future comments. You , however missed some spots in Islamabad as well. Eagerly awaiting further vlogs. Best wishes for the channel. With warm regards
Thank you so much for all these great recommendations! 🙏 I’ll try my best to visit at least some of them, and definitely stay tuned for K2 😉
@@floragonning Thank you for the response. May you have the best ever and safest time in Pakistan. Regards
Beautiful video again!! You have the ability to portray it so beautifully and serenely that it seems attractive to visit Pakistan. 😘
A great perspective on, and tribute to Islamabad.
When she said "we are back"...I got emotional...thanks for this much love
Islamabad is the world 🌎 second most beautiful capital after London
London is shit🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
No paris
*Pakistan: **_the best kept secret in the world._*
I recently visited Pakistan for the first time in my life. My conclusion of that journey is clear: Pakistan ruined my future trips to any country of the world forever. The country has raised the bar so high for me that it will be difficult to find a place as energising and invigorating as Pakistan.
I have had the opportunity to visit many countries in the world, but I had never been as stimulated as I was in Pakistan. The colours and styles of the traditional kurtas are mind-blowing. The religious devotion and spirituality of the people are heartwarming. Their passion for cricket is contagious.
The rhythm and lyrics of Qawwali are so energising that I found very difficult not to dance. Pakistanis’ respect and promotion of their traditions and culture is so compelling that I came back feeling a little Pakistan myself.
The humility and generosity of Pakistani people is indescribable. I felt like a king during the ten days that I spent there. I was pampered and taken care of by every Pakistani that I met.
Pakistan is the best kept secret of the world. Anyone would expect to encounter hordes of tourists in this magical country. The reality, however, is still very different. I was one of the few international tourists that was sightseeing the Shahi Qila or renting a boat at Attabad Lake. For someone like me who avoids masses of tourists as much as possible, Pakistan was paradise on earth.
I do not expect this lack of tourism to remain for a long time. Hence, I always tell people avid for adventure to visit Pakistan before the world learns about the beautiful secret that Pakistan is.
As a proud Mexican who lives in the United States, I go around sharing with everyone my new love for Pakistan, the country that stole my heart.
Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰
Arturo Castellanos
Cornell Law School
You’re great travel vlog narrator. Filming scenes and editing is good. Best of luck ahead.
I love your comments on being open minded to explore and check out Pakistan!
As a Pakistani American, 🇺🇸 and lived in Pindi/Isb, you will find Isb as a special place, with lovely people and mix of culture and history!
I used to enjoy the pir sawa wah and food!
Enjoy!
Add siri paye ( Shogran) in your list, its rarely talked about and its so much beautiful
Just googled it, looks amazing! Thanks!
oh myyyyyy!
she's backkkk!
I was anxiously waiting...
Welcome to Pakistan again!
That didn't take long Flora. Feels like it was a week ago when you posted about it being your last day at Pakistan. 😂
Welcome back home!
Visit places :
Naran kaghan
Skardu
Neelam valley
Hunza valley
Welcome Back!
I'm here in islamabad for three years but its my first time hearing of this biblio cafe.... its sounds amazing, i'll definitely go there.
OH WOW!
Welcome Back! This is amazing!
I love your comments on being open minded to explore and check out Pakistan!
As a Pakistani American, and lived in Pindi/Isb, you will find Isb as a special place, with lovely people and mix of culture and history!
Enjoy!
Love your vlogs . Welcome back.
Wow, this is a trip along memory lane...I travelled in 1982 from being in the Phillipines for 2 yrs to Sri Lanka, where i studied accupuncture for a few months just enough to help slum folks in Manila. However me and my friend continued with an extended journey thru India and finally Pakistan. Different at that time, a kurta dress and shawl were required, no Uber, no internet existed. During the bus rides, my friend had to sit next to me, so no man could touch a female. But everybody was soo friendly and we were constantly invited in peoples homes. In Lahore, border town, all foreigners slept at the Salvation Army. Hotels were not safe,because drugs were planted. For the rest the whole country felt safe. Beautiful Swaab, Hunza valley stunning in those days, simple life, but caution in Karachi. Yes of course Pakistan is changed after such a long time.
Currently living in Nepal.
4:43 reason Islamabad is 2nd most beautiful capital city in the world !!
2nd?! I'd say first 😉😉
I love your comments on being open minded to explore and check out Pakistan!
As a Pakistani American, and lived in Pindi/Isb, you will find Isb as a special place, with lovely people and mix of culture and history!
I used to enjoy the pir sawa wah and food!
Enjoy!
Mujhy har Roz Islamabad Jana HOTA ha AUR har din APNA Dil Islamabad chour atta hu, Thank you mam
thark axhi jhaar lety ho
Love seeing you back. Best of luck for your adventures here. Respect you for coming back to our country.
Islamabad is love, I was born and brought up here, and feel lucky for that. I eman I would have not wanted any where in the world not only Pakistan to be a place where I grew up. Thou todays Islamabad is alot changed, I mean alot...it was v peaceful 20 years ago, v less crowded and much more green and atmosphere v clean, we could see the mountains everyday which we hardly could now a days due to smog. But still I live this citymore than any other city, I know people who have moved around teh world to go and settle and thei rlove for Islamabad is still the same. BTW I am surprised no one suggested you F-9 Park, I go there for daily walks and trust me after spending so much time there I find something new everytime I visit it. Waiting to see you visit more places of the Pakistan, I would highly recommend visiting Pakistani villages in Central Pakistan in winter time, after even visiting alot of Northern Pakistan, I still find the central Punjab village life the most beautiful, laid back and tranquil of them all, atleast as a visitor, ofcouse Islamabad holds first place but still 2nd love would be this village life, specially seiing Islamabad change alot in few decades.
What you missed one thing on Pakistan Monument is the handprints of all the maisons that worked there. It looks so cool!
In Lahore this time explore modern side..... Like...DHA phase 6 Fair ways Raya..... Bahia Town.... Packages Mall...... Haveli restaurant
Hi.
Ahmad is here from Lahore.
Alot of places specially our northern areas are really amazing and beautiful.
you must keep an eye on Shandoor polo festival which is round the corner.....around 10th June
Go to Khanpur dam... If you have any references with army personal then you can enjoy their facilities of paragliding and parasailing other wise just to swim you have to go to khanpur spillway... It's 1 & half an hour far from Islamabad you can go & return in few hours... Thankyou for being here again ❤😊😊
Islamabad my city my love 🇵🇰
I can tell about the every part of the city. I spend my childhood in the streets of Islamabad ❤
Thank you Flora for coming Pakistan and showing the beautiful Pakistan to the world....u r most welcome.
Who can match Dutch punctuality, Ms Gonning? I have good luck to have stayed in the Netherlands for about a week. Much of the pleasure was taken out as it was an official visit and there were a lot of meetings in a day. That is how I remember your nation's punctuality. Even then I managed to sneak out of the official party and see Amsterdam. We went to The Hague on an official engagement.
The day in Islamabad begins at a much leisurely pace. But it is good you used the "law of unintended consequences" to your advantage and saw the real gem, Shakarparian. This is a historic place as standing atop this hill the rulers finalized where new capital was to be built. There are a few other interesting features around. I hope you visit us again and explore little more of this misunderstood land of loving people.
Make a visit to kalaam valley swat, if you love nature, forest, mountains, lakes, glaciers and springs.
Here are a list of places to visit
1. Ushu Forest
2. Blue water
3. Green Top
4. Mahodand lake
5. Beshai and Janshai meadows
6. Artificial Lakes
7. Dashte Laila
and many more beautiful places.
No 1, 2, 3 and 6 can be covered in day one because they are closed to kalaam bazar
You’re never lost because each road takes you to a new destination to be explored.
I'm glad that you are more comfortable here this time around. Pakistan is, and will always be your 2nd home.
Welcome back. And thanks for showing this side of Pakistan.
Hey, Flora! Welcome back! Go for hiking in the Margalla Hills. There are many good hiking trails there. Also go to the Monal Restaurant in the same hills for dinner. If you do, you'll get to see the most picturesque view of Islamabad, especially at evening. Take care, and have a blast in Pakistan once again!
Wow! Love my home city, Islamabad is pure love. Welcome to Islamabad
welcome back and i hope you have a beautiful time here again
Lots of love to you and your husband for appreciating our country ✨❤️
van harte welkom! ik merkte meteen aan je accent dat je nederlands was, leuk!!
Hey, Flora. I just wanted to say that you can definitely go for a run or anything in Lahore it just depends on the area. DHA or gated communities are incredibly safe and have security always around the corner, I’ve seen women wearing crop-tops and shorts there and no one cared.
Absolutely Happy that you are having a great time in Pakistan, The nation is full of Beauty every where
Your videos have inspired me to visit and hike Pakistan, somewhere I always assumed was too dangerous previously. Thank you!
you should definitely visit , it will exceed your expectations.
Do visit Bashu valley Sakardu or Deosai plains. You will love these places
I hope you'll pass 100K subs this time 🥹 i remember you just started vlogging when you came here last time , it's good to see you that you're growing 😍♥️
Pakistan is one of my most favourite country, Love from Bangladesh for our pakistani brothers and sisters ❤❤❤
Welcome back, looking great: both of you. Hopefully you will have even better times during this trip. The best places to visit are up north during summers in Pakistan. Hills ,mountains, and valleys have the most beautiful weather and atmosphere these days. Stay blessed
Love to see you again. A very warm welcome back.
Thanks all of you to appreciate my country & Love for all of you❤❤❤❤❤
Very thanks 🎉🎉
Hi @Flora. Very happy you are back. Your last Pakistan 🇵🇰 series was mesmerising. Pl do visit Multan apart from the north. I know you had a rough time with security last time but this time you can stay with my family and explore Multan as a local if u wish. This video was amazing and the words you used about Pakistan and Islamabad made me proud. Keep up the good work and stay blessed. Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad
welcome back i honestly enjoyed your last trips to north in mountains wish you happy and safe time in my country
Islamabad was planned and built in the 60's . If you want to get old city feel , Rawalpindi next door is the place. Also other big city isLahore also known as the heart of Pakistan.
Thanks for Showing peaceful Pakistan to the world ❤
Trail 5 to Monal (and to the High resorts and beyond) and Shumbar Village in Islamabad-must visit.
I stumbled upon your channel after a video by Eva Zu Beck, and have been hooked since. Looking forward for more great content. Love from India to both of you and be safe
Actually you can go for a run in Model Town park in Lahore. It's the most beautiful park in Lahore with a great running track. Lots of local woman in workout gear run here. I'm a regular. And it's a ticketed park so there are not that many people there. You'll love it.
There's something unique about your video making, top quality standards i must say.
Watched all your videos from last tour.
Welcome back girl ❤
wow, i just met you last month in f9 park Islamabad, i asked for the way, and you were extremely nice and polite, and how could i not recognize you i had seen your videos before. but anyways hope i didn't make you feel uncomfortable at the park, if i did forgive me. and i hope you enjoyed your visit. And keep visiting Pakistan. wish you very well.
Haha I remember of course!! Nice to see you here 😊 and don’t worry you didn’t make me uncomfortable at all! Wishing you all the best too :)
That's sweet of you! 🤝🤍
Let me give you some different options.
1. Taxilla. Remains of one of the oldest known civilizations.
2. khewra mines. worlds second largest salt mine.
Welcome back flora your content and story telling is great. have a great time in Pakistan
Welcome back Flora 🥀 great to see you back in Pakistan
I really hope if there would be a fan meetup
I am happy that people can see the beauties hidden in my country and the actual optimism! Thank You;)
Hey thank you for the vlog,i’am now in pakistan and your vlog giving an ideas
mashaAllah, its great to see you in our country, Sister!
Chitral Again!! , especially the Kalash valley and Madaklasht valley i promise you won't regret visiting those places , really looking forward to see you this time in Chitral i hope ill meet you this time which i missed the previous time
welcome back Flora 🥰 but its so hot outside now a days in Pakistan hope you don't get tanned 😩 be careful
Love the way you edit your videos, it's so soothing and feels like a movie. Love it!
Welcome Bank @floragonning , Pakistan has such impression on first time visitor that they want to come back again and again. Unfortunately, due to some bad incidents and politics, the country has not achieved its full potential to attract tourist from around the world. Hope you enjoy your second trip and i am expecting you to return again. Be safe and enjoy
the cinematic mode is just hit different and happy to see you like pakistan so we can visit this places too
Wow Flora! your video on Islamabad is absolutely stunning! The way you captured the some greenry places was breathtaking. Your narration and cinematography skills are top-notch. Keep up the fantastic work!. Love from Pakistan❤️