One of the world’s most impressive highways meets contested 16th-Century fort

Salam, welcome to Pakistan. Officially named the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and slotted between Afghanistan and India, this volatile country is the 6th most populous in the world. You might not expect it, but one of the best ways to see Pakistan is road tripping. The Karakoram is a huge highway that has been forced through the flesh of Pakistan’s mountains, running right to China. And if you aren’t into mountains, there are always the cities. Islamabad is the capital, but once that was Lahore, where beautiful old buildings still stand including the fort. Food is brilliant here too, with curries and breads served at bazaars and in restaurants and front rooms everywhere. Whether you want to gaze at ice-blue lakes in the Kaghan Valley, or chill on the beach in Karachi, you’d better VISIT PAKISTAN!