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The Ultimate Guide to Life and Travel in Pakistan

Heather Carreiro
Despite the "extreme danger" alerts and the warnings to "defer all non-essential travel" to Pakistan, you've decided to come anyways. You've read all you can in Lonely Planet and Rough Guide, but you're wondering, what is it actually like to live and travel in Pakistan nowadays? Where should I live? Where should my kids go to school? What are the best restaurants? How can I get around? Well, you've come to the right place.

The following is a collection of articles written by Heather Carreiro, an American who currently lives in Lahore, Pakistan. If you can't find the information you need to know, feel free to send a message to the AC content producer.

Visa Information

Getting a Visa to Pakistan from India

Getting a Visa to India from Pakistan

Renewing a Tourist Visa in Pakistan

Securing an NGO Visa for Pakistan

Securing a Long Term Work Visa for Pakistan

Moving and Settling In Guides

Traveler's Reading List: Pakistan

Cost of Living in Lahore

How to Find Housing in Lahore, Pakistan

Living in Defence Housing Authority - Lahore, Pakistan

How and Where to Learn Urdu in South Asia

How to Mail a Letter or Package from Pakistan

Expatriate Guide to Teaching at Schools in Pakistan

10 Factors to Consider When Moving Abroad

Registration of Cars for Foreigners in Pakistan

Moving Abroad and Hiring a Maid

Safety & Security

How to Get Safe Drinking Water in Lahore

Safety Tips for Foreigners in Pakistan

Tips for Women Travelers in Pakistan Part 1

Tips for Women Travelers in Pakistan Part 2

Tips for Women Travelers in Pakistan Part 3

Essential Tips for Driving in India & Pakistan Part 1

Essential Tips for Driving in India & Pakistan Part 2

Islamic Militant Groups in Pakistan: Are They All Taliban?

Islamic Militant Groups in Pakistan: Kashmir & Beyond

Life in Lahore

5 Reasons to Love Life in Lahore as an Expatriate

5 More Reasons to Love Life in Lahore as an Expatriate

10 Disadvantage of Living in Lahore as an Expatriate

Top Universities in Lahore, Pakistan

An Afternoon at McDonald's - Observations

Restaurant Guides & Recipes(More to come!)

Malee's Cafe in Gulberg

Coffee, Tea & Company

Pasta & Pizza in Z Block Defence

Best Steak in Lahore: Arizona Grill

Nando's, Salt N' Pepper Village & Cafe Zouk of M.M. Alam Road

Gun Smoke, Freddy's & Masoom's Little Italy on M.M. Alam Road

Restaurants G Block Phase II Commercial Area Defence

Restaurants Y Block Phase III Commercial Area Defence

Gourmet Grill in Defence

Twins Pizza & China Town Fast Food in Lahore, Pakistan

Recipe for Sindhi Biryani: Authentic Pakistani Cuisine

Recipe for Vinegar Broast: Authentic Pakistani Cuisine

Shopping Guides

Health Care: What Can You Buy at the Pharmacy?

Guide to Buying Pasta in Pakistan

Guide to Buying Western Food in Lahore, Pakistan

Warning: Buying and Driving a Toyota Vitz or Platz in Pakistan

An Easier Way to Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Pakistan

Travel Information & Reviews

Lahore Transportation Guide: Taxi, Rickshaw & Qingqi

Lahore Transportation Guide: City Bus, Mini Van & Donkey Cart

Driving the Karakoram Highway, Pakistan

Travel in Pakistan and Beyond with Sakuf Travel and Tours

Review: The Lost Horizon Guest House in Gilgit, Pakistan

The Top Ten Destinations on the US Travel Advisory List Part 1

The Top Ten Destinations on the US Travel Advisory List Part 2

Culture & Fashion

Shocking Non-Events of Local News in Pakistan

Perception of Race and Skin Color in Pakistan

Pakistani Wedding Fashion

What to Expect at a Pakistani Wedding

What to Wear to a Pakistani Wedding

The Muslim Celebration of Eid al-Ftr in Pakistan

An Easier Way to Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Pakistan

Why My Maid Deserves an Oscar

What to Wear in Spring in Lahore

What to Wear in Summer in Lahore

What to Wear in Autumn in Lahore

What to Wear in Winter in Lahore

Thanks to CP Mimpi for reminding me to spend the time and get this guide done! Please let me know if any of the links go to the wrong article, since there all that cutting and pasting of links could have easily been mixed up.

Published by Heather Carreiro

Heather is a freelance travel writer and editor. Her articles include travel tips, free ESL lesson plans, teacher training resources, and information about expatriate life in Pakistan. Learn more on her blog...  View profile

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  • Bonnie Stanford4/2/2009

    Donald Pennington recommended you. I look forward to reading your work...

  • Heather Carreiro12/24/2008

    Hey Azhar! We are still in Pakistan, living in Lahore. We plan to be here til at least the summer 2009.

  • AZHAR12/23/2008

    A very clear and appropriate picture of pakistan and pakistani culture in your articles!
    are you stil in pakistan or left

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper11/22/2008

    Some very gorgous scenery there, good information :) Sheri

  • Sofya Blinder11/19/2008

    Really, really great tips.

  • Jill P. Viers11/19/2008

    Your articles are great!

  • Kevin Leland11/17/2008

    Another great idea Heather! I was working on a collection of weight training articles, and I didn't know how to index them on AC, now you have shown me. Thanks! I'll get back to you about that message by email. I may have an idea for you.

  • Heather Carreiro11/17/2008

    No matter what I can do, I can not get rid of that irregular spacing. Looking through the html code for all these inks was making my head spin, so I guess we'll have to deal with it!

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