I happened to be leaving Islamabad at opening time (8 a.m.) of Loafology, the in place for good food in Islamabad and had
Category: Pakistan
I cycled from Balakot to Abbottabad and the next day from Abbottabad to Islamabad, the exact same route I had done a couple of weeks
The decision was to go down the way I came to Balakhot. It was just too cold. I also really have had enough of everyone
I have decided to go up the Kaghan Valley, at least part way. I had come down this way in a bus when I felt

I needed some rest. My health has not been very good. Gastro problem that was very persistent and it’s accompanying anorexia maybe has ameliorated but

The day started out very well; this was going down the same road I had come up a couple of weeks ago. I did not

Granted, I missed the most beautiful parts of Swat, but I couldn’t enjoy the police escort. They took me and bicycle to the top of

Today promised to be a long hilly ride to Mingora, capitol of Swat. After about 60 kms. came the police post and from here onward
It was my first rainy day. A couple of extended stops waiting out the rain were interesting- more than the usual 5 minute chat. I

A frustrating day. After a promising start, after about 60-70 kms. and only about 30kms. to my destination, Attock, I encountered this sign. All I