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What it's Like Being a Female Foreigner in PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN (honest opinion)
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439,867 Views • Dec 22, 2023 • Click to toggle off description
In this travel vlog, I'm bringing you to Peshawar, one of the oldest cities in South Asia and known for its vibrant bazaars, ancient charm, and amazing hospitality. Come along as we try to navigate the city, encountering unexpected detours and the warmth of helpful locals along the way.

This one is a bit different from my other videos, and takes on a slightly more ‘vloggish’ and personal approach, offering you an unfiltered glimpse into my experiences. I hope you enjoy this different side of my journey! Do let me know in the comments which style you prefer :)


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🌞 About Me:
I'm Flora, a female adventurer passionate about hiking, nature, and exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations. My goal is to show what it's truly like to travel in Pakistan - specifically as a female foreigner – and show that it isn’t like what Western media portrays it to be.

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🌟 Journey Highlights:
*Night Bus to Peshawar: we go on a 10-hour night bus from Chitral to Peshawar, setting the tone for the adventure.
*Food Quest in Peshawar: join the search for some vegetarian food in Peshawar, showing my challenge of navigating a meat-centric cuisine.
*Sim Card Mission: Come along with us as we navigate the city to get ourselves local sim cards, which sounds easier than it looks. Luckily, we are in Peshawar, the friendliest city in the world!
*Solo Adventure: I decide to go on a solo exploration, experiencing what it’s like to be a solo female traveler in Peshawar.

🌐 Practical Info:
*For fellow travelers, the foreigner-friendly hotels I know about in Peshawar are Empire Hotel and Etihad Hotel. Always make sure to check for the latest updates, though!
*While my visit to Peshawar didn't require an NOC, keep in mind that regulations can change. Stay informed and be prepared for unexpected twists when planning your visit to this fascinating city.
*To get a sim card, make sure to go to the main office of the provider you choose to go with, and bring your passports. We went for Zong sim cards and they worked perfectly fine!

📅 Time of Visit:
November 9-12th.

🎥 Gear:
All footage captured on IPhone 14 Pro.
All music is from Artlist.

📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:15 - Night bus to Peshawar
3:47 - First impressions
4:16 - Mission one: food
6:11 - Mission two: sim cards
11:09 - Mission three: solo adventure
15:11 - Reflections

Also, keep an eye out on Oskar's YouTube channel in the upcoming weeks! He's gonna post a bunch of videos about our adventures too: @oskarhladisch


#Peshawar #PakistanTravel #TravelVlog #FemaleForeigner #DiscoverPakistan
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Top Comments of this video!! :3

@Aleemkhan20220

4 months ago

Actually the main reason for staring is because you are a foreigner and as you know there are not too many foreigners visiting Pakistan.Thatswhy people are surprised at how western people are and they look like.❤

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@NB-pf6il

4 months ago

Pakistani people are very kind and warm people. The stares are actually due to the curiosity because they don't see foreigners very often.

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@GlenAndMado

4 months ago

haha the same guy on the cart saying "welcome to Pakistan" was in a little video I made. Insane that you caught the exact same guy in a video that we caught

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@MarjonSporrij

4 months ago

That's a beautiful impression of the city and the inhabitants....makes you wanna go there yourself! Well done again! 👌👏👏

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@shahrokhnaqvi9613

4 months ago

Great episode! That’s how a lot of immigrants feel in some parts of Europe, getting stared at constantly for looking/dressing differently, with an added pressure to ‘assimilate’. In 🇵🇰 it’s understood and accepted that foreigners will dress differently, don’t let anyone pressure you to wear a hijab or local dress, the law is on your side. To be fair, I live in the west surrounded by white folks, but if I was visiting 🇵🇰 and saw a white person, I too would get super curious and look/stare. 🙈

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@clubfasteddie77

4 months ago

I'm very proud of you for doing this. And what nice people I have seen without prejudice.👍

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@oskarhladisch

4 months ago

Another amazing video, Flora! 🙌 Every video has a different style to it, and I love seeing you try them all out. So far, you have nailed every single one, and I see you improving with each video you post. Keep going, and there’s no limit to what you can do.

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@theedanyalahmad

4 months ago

Your travel vlogs take us on a captivating journey to stunning locations, skillfully narrating the unique charm of each place through compelling storytelling and stunning cinematography 🙌

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@TalesofFaithandHope

4 months ago

You should deserve an award already! I love the way you make your vlogs. So calm and elegant. Hope you have the best time in Pakistan.❤

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@zaranur5964

1 month ago

You are most welcome to come again 💗💗

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@artisticflavor

4 months ago

Greetings from Pakistan! I'm delighted you're here and hope your experience is nothing short of wonderful. If you have the chance, exploring Southern Punjab, particularly the charming city of Muzaffargarh. Thank you for choosing Pakistan as your destination—we're thrilled to have you!

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@zartajmajeed

4 months ago

Another great video! I think your explanation of your solo outing is spot-on - it shows much maturity and good understanding of your environment

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@ahmedejaz

4 months ago

Nice to see you there. Peshawar is a beautiful city known for its flavorful food and hospitality. Hope to see you again in Peshawar.

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@ArsalanKhan-uw2nz

4 months ago

That's wonderful! It's always great to have kind and genuine people like you. It's amazing how you capture and showcase the true beauty of our Peshawar. We're lucky to have you😊🌍

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@ruhailmir1043

4 months ago

Wearing hijab is necessary thing to avoid unnecessary attention to some extent!

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@mahamij01

4 months ago

I've spent almost 5 year in Peshawar... And yesss that was the most beautiful part of my life..! I Still remember each and every place in Peshawar and that video reminds the amazing memories of the city.....❤ Nice to see you there!!

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@walim.abbasi3603

4 months ago

Watching your video is like taking a virtual vacation. Stunning cinematography!❤ You've turned each moment into a visual poem. What an incredible travel vlog!❤❤❤ Love you from Pakistan......

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@stevilburgess135

4 months ago

i was in the same hotel the empire just before you guys. one of the staff showed me the secrete tunnels under Peshawar which was cool. Peshawar actually has some mean vegetarian food , the dals were amazing. spotted a few locals i remember . every one stares there ant many foreigners, but the people are supper friendly i had trouble paying for stuff people dont want to take your money so use to walk around with a box of chocolates. i spent over a month there so much cool history places to see . really love the place recommend talking to the locals , they are a amazing people very welcoming kind.

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@ERG11

1 week ago

I just find your channel! I live in NL and at the end of the year I will travel to Pakistan for 6 weeks. Im also vegetarian, so seeing the whole aspect about this, is super. Thank you so much ❤

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@WaqarAhmad-hi5vj

4 months ago

Thank you sooooo much for delivering such a good impression about Peshawar.

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