7 articles tagged with islamabad
There's a 97% chance you've heard of Islamabad's Margalla Hills for hiking, but only a 12% chance you've explored the cultural treasures nestled within its folds. As an actuary who calculates risk for a living, I can confidently say that...
The train from Lahore pulls into Rawalpindi station, and I'm instantly transported back to my childhood. The familiar scent of cardamom chai wafting through the air, the melodic chaos of vendors calling out their wares—these sensations have remained unchanged since...
Standing at the Metro Bus station with my ##AFFILIATE##Osprey Farpoint 40|Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Backpack##/AFFILIATE## slung over my shoulder, I watched the two cities pulse with energy. Rawalpindi with its colonial architecture and bustling bazaars; Islamabad with its clean grid...
Standing atop the lush Margalla Hills as dawn breaks over Islamabad, I'm struck by how this meticulously planned capital defies the chaotic urban stereotype often associated with South Asian cities. The geometric grid below, interspersed with abundant green spaces and...
After decades of business travel across Europe and Asia, I've developed a particular fondness for cities that challenge Western perceptions. Islamabad—Pakistan's meticulously planned capital—is precisely such a place. Nestled against the magnificent Margalla Hills with wide, tree-lined avenues and surprising...
When my fire department selected me to represent our station at the International Emergency Services Conference in Islamabad this spring, my colleagues expected the usual technical report. They certainly weren't prepared for my enthusiastic breakdown of Pakistan's capital as an...
Landing in Islamabad after the 16-hour journey from Wellington feels like entering a different sporting arena altogether—one where the pace, rules, and strategies require careful adaptation. Pakistan's capital presents a fascinating dichotomy: a meticulously planned city with wide, tree-lined boulevards...