Oman
How to travel Oman
Before going to Oman, I had heard the same story over and over again: Oman is awesome. But it is super expensive. Hotels are not cheap. Day trips and package tours cost a pretty penny. And taxis quickly deplete even generous budgets. After weighing the pros and cons, we decided to visit anyway. We traveled for one week between Christmas and New Years. Read more
Pakistan
Lahores Lakshmi Choke
Lahore is a city of layered histories. For instance, Lahore is the ancient walled city, with labyrinthine alleys still home to 200,000 people. Lahore is also modern housing societies that, inspired by Hollywood representations, promise suburban living to Lahore’s emerging classes. In this manner, the past seems to endure peacefully into present. Even more, the same contrasts translate to Lahore’s cuisine. While new restaurants with a slight hipster aesthetic push it into the 21st century, the city’s traditional cuisine lives on. Read more
