by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
As I write this in April 2022, Pakistan’s democracy has come under attack. I won’t bore you with the details, but it essentially boils down to this. The country’s people want their Prime Minister Imran Khan to stay, whilst the elected officials want...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
Driving through Machlu Valley As we continued our drive through the gorgeous landscapes of Pakistan, we headed into remote territory. This is Machlu Valley. Deep inside unexplored remote Pakistan! The reason is that a visit to Machlu Valley on a clear day will reward...
by calamitytravels@gmail.com | May 5, 2022 | Pakistan
In northern Pakistan, there are mosques. Of course, there is; Pakistan is an Islamic country, so what would one expect? But you perhaps didn’t know that most of the mosques in the Himalayan region of Pakistan were once home to Buddhist monasteries. Buddhism...