A Different Side of Pakistan | Luxury Stays, Kalashi Culture, & Alcohol?

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  • čas přidán 29. 05. 2024
  • In this video, I show a side of Pakistan that is rarely seen. From experiencing luxury in Ayun, to delving into the unique culture of Kalash. Oh, and did I mention the unexpected twist at the end, involving drinking alcohol in Pakistan? 🍷
    **Please note that this video is NOT sponsored by Ayun Fort Inn - we paid for our stay but I was just genuinely captivated by this place, and wanted to share its charm with you.**
    Thank you, your support means the world 💛
    🌟 Journey Highlights:
    *Ayun: treating ourselves to a luxury stay in Ayun Fort Inn.
    *Ayun View Point: we let our new furry friend lead the way on a mountainside stroll.
    *Kalash Valley: diving into the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of Kalash.
    *Kalashi Wine: A surprising encounter with traditional Kalashi wine, a rarity in Pakistan.
    🌞 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.
    👉*Support my Channel*
    If you want to support my channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/floragon...
    🌍 Connect with Me:
    Instagram: / flora_gonning
    For Inquiries/Collaborations: floragonning@gmail.com
    Also, keep an eye out on Oskar's CZcams channel in the upcoming weeks! He's gonna post a bunch of videos about our adventures too: @OskarViking
    🗺️ Details:
    Time of Visit: November 2-8
    🎥 Gear:
    All shot on iPhone 14 Pro.
    All music is from Artlist.
    📌*Timestamps:*
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:28 - Staying in Ayun Fort Inn
    5:10 - Hike to Ayun view point
    7:45 - The road to Kalash
    8:31 - First impressions of Kalash
    11:17 - Hike in Kalash Valley
    11:47 - Alcohol in Pakistan?
    13:13 - Final thoughts
    13:52 - Sneaky ending
    #PakistanTravel #Ayun #KalashValley #Chitral #CulturalExploration #LuxuryTravel #DiscoverPakistan

Komentáře • 495

  • @rositalondon6439
    @rositalondon6439 Před 5 měsíci +63

    Now I know why the media always goes against two things. Islam and Pakistan, Islam is a true religion and Pakistan is the most beautiful country.

    • @mavi6122
      @mavi6122 Před 2 měsíci +2

      What is wrong with you? Always bring religion everywhere 😑

    • @Spike-we3lw
      @Spike-we3lw Před 2 měsíci +4

      ​@@mavi6122because religion comes first for muslims then other things

    • @FoodSwing-ts9rh
      @FoodSwing-ts9rh Před měsícem

      Thats a beautiful comment i have seen im glad that people finally getting to know the real truth about my country Thank you @Flora Gonning

    • @ISLAMIC_DIARY_-gg6bm
      @ISLAMIC_DIARY_-gg6bm Před měsícem

      Thank you flora you have shown a true image of pakistan and islam ..

    • @user-ru9ur6ig2k
      @user-ru9ur6ig2k Před měsícem

      May be that is the real problem.humanbeing can survive without religion.only have love peace 😊

  • @kashshahzad
    @kashshahzad Před 5 měsíci +156

    This is the most beautiful vlog I have watched this year. The storytelling, the landscape, and the cultural richness of small communities all make it worthy of viewing.

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +12

      🙏✨💛 thank you so much

    • @HamzaKhan-oq3cm
      @HamzaKhan-oq3cm Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@floragonningit is requested to you that must long here in Pakistan and also make new videos of winter also visit swat, shigar, Neelam valley, Azad Kashmir, passu cones, skardu

    • @HamzaKhan-oq3cm
      @HamzaKhan-oq3cm Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@floragonningare you still in Pakistan

    • @Zerotolerance1212
      @Zerotolerance1212 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Exactly... The best comment to encompass this vlog.. Loved it..

    • @user-mn6sq3is4t
      @user-mn6sq3is4t Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@floragonning❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤lots of love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @AdilIqbal-ux7qg
    @AdilIqbal-ux7qg Před 5 měsíci +56

    My Pakistan My Proud

  • @LailaMalik-pb3vx
    @LailaMalik-pb3vx Před 5 měsíci +70

    What a beautiful video, love Pakistan! ❤ Greetings from Germany

  • @robeenkhan326
    @robeenkhan326 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I'm a British Pakistani and I've never been to Pakistan, after watching your videos I've decided to travel to gilgit baltistan next year in the summer

  • @sohanalamsunny832
    @sohanalamsunny832 Před 5 měsíci +16

    Love From Bangladesh 🇧🇩🥰

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching from there! Lots of love back ✨🙌

  • @StreetsAroundEurope
    @StreetsAroundEurope Před měsícem +3

    Looking elegant in Pakistani dress 🇵🇰. Love from Germany to Pakistan 🇵🇰

  • @ginameyer8832
    @ginameyer8832 Před 5 měsíci +26

    pakistan is amazing!!! i think the world could learn, thanks for showing❤

  • @ajboffical3474
    @ajboffical3474 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Who's read our comment's and give heart Flora or oskar?

  • @theedanyalahmad
    @theedanyalahmad Před 5 měsíci +43

    Your ability to engage your audience is remarkable, making every video a delightful experience. Your consistency in delivering high-quality content is commendable and keeps me coming back for more.

  • @wolverinescratch
    @wolverinescratch Před 5 měsíci +10

    I love Pakistan definitely planning on visiting this area next year

  • @mehmoodmunaf4492
    @mehmoodmunaf4492 Před 5 měsíci +7

    I m pakistani but never seen before ... Thankyou for showing hidden gem of pakistan

  • @astromarr
    @astromarr Před 5 měsíci +15

    You look so good in the traditional clothing you wore in the first scene! 💗

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +6

      Thank you 💛 I love Pakistani clothes!

  • @OskarViking
    @OskarViking Před 5 měsíci +27

    Every new video you post gives me an increasing sense of professionalism. I keep mentioning it each time, but you consistently improve, and this time, I genuinely feel that the editing is even better. This is something I would expect to see on a TV travel channel, and I mean that in the best way possible. You receive a lot of positive feedback in the comments, and you deserve all of it. However, I notice many people asking why you don’t post more often. I don’t think people realize and appreciate how much time and effort goes into making a video like this.
    I’m starting to feel like a broken record, but Flora, you are truly talented, and I believe you have found your calling in life. Keep going. This is just the beginning, and I’m very excited about the future.

    • @hannan9467
      @hannan9467 Před 5 měsíci

      We know it takes time to create art but the videos are just so good that we keep on wanting more! 😂

  • @Sha_hab_3761
    @Sha_hab_3761 Před 5 měsíci +10

    lots of love from all of Pakistanis

  • @studyali1067
    @studyali1067 Před 5 měsíci +21

    All our North Dardic lands from Gilgit to Chitral are so beautiful with unique cultures❤❤

  • @drunkenbeing
    @drunkenbeing Před 5 měsíci +11

    I don't know but I love watching your vlogs. You are exploring places randomly on your own which makes your videos good, keep doing that, please.

  • @farnazhesh3741
    @farnazhesh3741 Před 5 měsíci +13

    I am non-Muslim Pakistani girl.. a Pakistani Zoroastrian living in Minnesota - USA. I really like your vlogs and the presentation style is very different from other vloggers. Very cinematic. One thing which I have to clarify is that "drinking Alcohol" is not an alien concept in Pakistan. Even though alcohol is legally banned in Pakistan for Muslims. If you have ever seen Pakistani films (Lollywood) or Indian films (Bollywood) for that matter, watched Pakistani Film songs, dances or read Urdu/Hindi poetry.. Alcohol or what you call as Sharab, Jaam, Saqi and many other names plays a huge role in poetry and films. South Asia or Indian sub-continent has a very long association alcohol.

    • @ZyanFernando
      @ZyanFernando Před 5 měsíci +1

      Wow a Pakistani Zororstranian. Beautiful💚🕊🇵🇰

    • @shayaanhasan8406
      @shayaanhasan8406 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Btw, sharab is metaphorical in poetry it doesn’t hold literal meaning

    • @farnazhesh3741
      @farnazhesh3741 Před 5 měsíci

      @@shayaanhasan8406 but Sharaab is openly available in Pakistan underground parties... To elites and in black market... wink!

    • @farnazhesh3741
      @farnazhesh3741 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@shayaanhasan8406 I was not just talking about poetry, I was also talking about Pakistani film songs. Watch countless Pakistani film songs from 1950-1990s, songs like Wey Sharabiya tu pee pee pee, Mein tey Sharaab badnaam ho gayey, Aankh sai aankh mila lai, barh kai jaam utha lai.. the characters in these songs are clearly drinking alcohol/shraab etc.

    • @shayaanhasan8406
      @shayaanhasan8406 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@farnazhesh3741 yes but sharab has been used metaphorically as well

  • @arinsystmaticx
    @arinsystmaticx Před 5 měsíci +7

    One of the best vloggers who has covered Northern Pakistan. Your story telling is what stands out, with the videography skills. Reminds me of the amazing Eva Zubeck.

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Thank you so much! I absolutely love eva zu beck and even being compared to her makes me feel honoured 💛

  • @altruisticefuu5698
    @altruisticefuu5698 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Thank you for travelling Pakistan
    Flora living in flora. ❤

  • @ginameyer8832
    @ginameyer8832 Před 5 měsíci +3

    living in Islamabad, you forget this beauty easily

  • @emanalikhan591
    @emanalikhan591 Před 5 měsíci +4

    even iam Pakistani and i feel so good ao good from the bottom of my heart when i see your videos. They way your eyes shine when you see the nature and the places of Pakistan. You observe even the little details hidden in this nature. Thank you for coming in Pakistan. Sending love to you

  • @RAEES-MODS
    @RAEES-MODS Před 5 měsíci +4

    These are your good thoughts about Pakistan that make their people feel pride in being Pakistani. Good to see you brothers and sisters enjoying a natural perspective of Pakistan 😊

  • @digdug1577
    @digdug1577 Před 5 měsíci +13

    I happened upon your channel Flora, and wow what an amazing adventure in Pakistan! Such a beautiful country, so different than how it's often portrayed in our news. Thanks for bringing light to the truth. The mountains and valleys there are truly majestic, and what a beautiful time of year to visit with all of the golden leaves.

    • @user-gm3nf5qp6o
      @user-gm3nf5qp6o Před měsícem

      There is many disinformation about Pakistan and Islam in media but in real Pakistan and Islam both are very beautiful

  • @sumairsaeed8309
    @sumairsaeed8309 Před 5 měsíci +15

    Greetings from Pakistan. Fantastic vlog. I delved deep into the vlog and it finished in no time. Great content and beautiful lines as always. Brilliant effort. Best wishes for yourself and the channel. With warm regards.

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +4

      Thank you so much!

    • @naviedkhan9580
      @naviedkhan9580 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@floragonningmust visit muree brewery established since 1860

  • @khanadil3205
    @khanadil3205 Před 5 měsíci +8

    Nice to see you again

  • @inshaalkhan8398
    @inshaalkhan8398 Před 5 měsíci +8

    You deserve 1 M views

  • @Sabbathissaturday
    @Sabbathissaturday Před 17 hodinami

    Beautiful views, friendly people, and wine! Heck, I want to live there.

  • @muhammadmiqdad1912
    @muhammadmiqdad1912 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Thank you Flora for showing good side of Pakistan. Love from UK ❤️🇵🇰🇬🇧

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! Lots of love back 😘

  • @gulqureshi5681
    @gulqureshi5681 Před 5 měsíci +9

    Congratulations on 10K.
    You have done it so quick. Sky is the limit for you ❤

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +3

      Thank you 🥹 still can’t believe it. Only thanks to you guys ✨

    • @user-mn6sq3is4t
      @user-mn6sq3is4t Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@floragonning❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @areebanoor7290
    @areebanoor7290 Před 5 měsíci +4

    The dog literally became your friend and was following you everywhere, it was the cutest moment! 🥹💖

  • @Just_Humnah
    @Just_Humnah Před 5 měsíci +4

    I’m so happy u love and support my country ❤❤ 🙏🏻 Most of ur videos are about my country and I really appreciate it! Thankyou for looking at the hidden beauty of pakistan❤

  • @tahirusman5929
    @tahirusman5929 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful scenery.That Arun place looks amazing!

  • @johnali287
    @johnali287 Před 5 měsíci

    Captured peaceful views really liked them. Good job and a nice vlog

  • @dxtapeballcricketlahore4831
    @dxtapeballcricketlahore4831 Před 5 měsíci

    great video i like it good work

  • @MeraPakistanwithSalman
    @MeraPakistanwithSalman Před 5 měsíci

    Wow! Amazing. Thank you for promoting Pakistan !

  • @dorkydaisy
    @dorkydaisy Před 5 měsíci +3

    Beautifully shot, edited and presented!! Definitely going to Ayun Fort Inn.

  • @ali78552
    @ali78552 Před 5 měsíci +8

    you deserve more than a 100k, your vidoes are top quality and better than most tourists content creators!! 🌺✨

  • @sahlan_ENTertaint
    @sahlan_ENTertaint Před 3 měsíci +1

    A different side of Pakistan..nice video🙏👍

  • @ArifKhan-hw2wi
    @ArifKhan-hw2wi Před měsícem

    Amazing video

  • @TipsWithFun
    @TipsWithFun Před 5 měsíci

    Very inspiring travel videos, even in problems, stay happy and optimistic. Great message 👏

  • @ashumehar5892
    @ashumehar5892 Před 5 měsíci

    Amazing content. Super engaging

  • @UmairKashi
    @UmairKashi Před 5 měsíci +6

    Love my country to bits. Thank you so much for showing us our land to the world. Bless you covering your head when you saw some strangers.

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +3

      I love your country, too ❤

    • @imadyousufzai2998
      @imadyousufzai2998 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@floragonningYou are welcome anytime Flora, this is your 2nd country. May God bless you

  • @Letsgoafghanistan
    @Letsgoafghanistan Před 5 měsíci

    Nice, thanks alot for showing the beauty of other countries with us.

  • @BestNotBasit
    @BestNotBasit Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thanks for showing the beautiful side of our country 💚

  • @sajjadbutt4288
    @sajjadbutt4288 Před 5 měsíci

    It is amazing & beautiful

  • @growfast786
    @growfast786 Před 5 měsíci

    So beautiful sharing 🎉

  • @ehtisham._.786
    @ehtisham._.786 Před 5 měsíci +6

    Your way of presenting things is on just another level its now the daily part of my life to check if there's new upload from your channel ❤

  • @UmarFarooq-cr3ie
    @UmarFarooq-cr3ie Před 5 měsíci

    What a beautiful view❤
    Our lovely Pakistan 😍

  • @Mi3940
    @Mi3940 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I have seen near about all the NORTHERN AREA of Pakistan.i am also from PAKISTAN and live in Lahore.in kalash i have many friends.this place is very good😏✌️

  • @Safarnama365
    @Safarnama365 Před 5 měsíci

    Very good storytelling, Beautiful Floral garden. Love from Pakistan. 😍👍

  • @zamanmagsiBaLoch9804
    @zamanmagsiBaLoch9804 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautifull

  • @DreamyDestinations123
    @DreamyDestinations123 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow loving your videos. Thanks for sharing this beautiful video ❤

  • @MaryamNawazFans
    @MaryamNawazFans Před 5 měsíci +1

    Have a great journey & best wishes for your future goals.

  • @abuturab2550
    @abuturab2550 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Your videos give very immersive experience. I watched all of your videos as they came one by one and I want to thank you the algorithm of CZcams for suggesting your very first video to me. Even after watching so much of content of Pakistan from local and international youtubers how you express and stylize your videos make it a unique and immersive. You have a keen sense of storytelling. Just keep doing it wherever you go.

  • @nomanreactions8420
    @nomanreactions8420 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you very much for appreciating our Pakistan so much. Thank you very much. Tell everyone that Pakistan is a very peaceful country. There is no danger. Good pictures of Pakistan are watching the world, we are grateful to you

  • @faisalshafiq609
    @faisalshafiq609 Před 5 měsíci

    This was beautiful to watch.

  • @gulnasheen8934
    @gulnasheen8934 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for showing the beautiful side of Pakistan

  • @AddAliBhayi
    @AddAliBhayi Před 5 měsíci +2

    Nice vlog

  • @us-yr8vc
    @us-yr8vc Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for visiting my country and showing the beautiful side of Pakistan to the outside world.
    اسلام علیکم

  • @Noumanalidp
    @Noumanalidp Před 5 měsíci

    Waiting eagerly for your video.

  • @Mobienfolds
    @Mobienfolds Před 4 měsíci

    mind blowing

  • @daniyaalnaveed
    @daniyaalnaveed Před 5 měsíci +1

    nice flora gonning

  • @bkd-newyork2256
    @bkd-newyork2256 Před 5 měsíci

    A beauitful video. Thanks for you showing places which I never got a chance to visit...

  • @sufyanimran1447
    @sufyanimran1447 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Such A beautiful vlog, you deserve more subscribers and appreciation..

  • @zahidch1386
    @zahidch1386 Před 5 měsíci

    Absolutley gorgeous video

  • @travling_IN_MOROCCO2640
    @travling_IN_MOROCCO2640 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful video 👍

  • @user-ek7dh8ph8m
    @user-ek7dh8ph8m Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful vlog
    Bravo Flora

  • @PeleRana-pp6zc
    @PeleRana-pp6zc Před 5 měsíci +1

    I wanted this video to keep going. The unfolding story was mesmerising. Just viewing the scenery actually made me feel so relaxed.
    Please more footage. Just 😍

  • @liamarham691
    @liamarham691 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Absolutely fascinating vlog and you're looking so lovely in local dressing. You guys got such a amazing guide though.

  • @FlorianFlaxman
    @FlorianFlaxman Před 5 měsíci

    Wow so beautiful 🤩

  • @user-lf2my3xr9t
    @user-lf2my3xr9t Před 5 měsíci

    These are very beautiful scsnes

  • @nadeemahmed1694
    @nadeemahmed1694 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome video

  • @Zakri_Boy
    @Zakri_Boy Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into the video.
    I truly appreciate it😊

  • @alqaisar4132
    @alqaisar4132 Před 4 měsíci

    wowww

  • @MsahalMiano
    @MsahalMiano Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for showing Pakistan & you looking so beautiful❤

  • @aimalkhan6658
    @aimalkhan6658 Před 5 měsíci +7

    Completely astonished! Just when I believed it couldn't improve any further, this vlog is among the finest, if not the very best, in the series. It has been truly wonderful. Keep up the excellent work! Also CONGRATULATIONS in advance on reaching 10k! You absolutely deserves it. ❤

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words ✨🙌💛

  • @zabarpakistanofficialchann1801

    beautiful vlog ❤❤

  • @tristinsmith9632
    @tristinsmith9632 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We planned a trip to Pakistan in October of this year! I am so excited!!!

  • @activity1
    @activity1 Před 5 měsíci

    That guide is so chill ❤

  • @qazialimohayuddin6526
    @qazialimohayuddin6526 Před 4 měsíci

    i loved this northern pakistan series .. i absolutely love it

  • @ahmedhaseeb3252
    @ahmedhaseeb3252 Před 4 měsíci

    Quality content ❤ Loved the aesthetics and your cinematography

  • @Azk360foodworld
    @Azk360foodworld Před 5 měsíci +1

    We love ❤ your vlogs keep going

  • @fazitalks9897
    @fazitalks9897 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Pakistan is heaven for new content creators as well. You'll get enormous support growing your channel. Keep exploring

  • @KsssssK
    @KsssssK Před 5 měsíci

    Absolutely stunning and flora looks gorgeous in pakistani dress.

  • @Netpilation
    @Netpilation Před 5 měsíci

    Exceptional

  • @aqibtoheed9492
    @aqibtoheed9492 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful.

  • @clubfasteddie77
    @clubfasteddie77 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful footage, music and pictures. It's a kind of meditating. Doei and groetjes Edwin

  • @khaleemgul5307
    @khaleemgul5307 Před 5 měsíci

    Beautiful video

  • @Usman27920
    @Usman27920 Před 5 měsíci

    This was the best one so far .. awesome story telling .. ❤ 😊

  • @user-ue2gf1hf9q
    @user-ue2gf1hf9q Před 5 měsíci +2

    The way you show the beautiful sides of Pakistan 🇵🇰❤ is totally heart warming ❤
    Thanks gurll !!!!❤❤

  • @AA-dz9mq
    @AA-dz9mq Před 5 měsíci

    v well done

  • @Umair_Qureshi_1
    @Umair_Qureshi_1 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for showing us the real beauty of Pakistan, love your videos, love from Pakistan.

  • @user-gw4gc6sm6f
    @user-gw4gc6sm6f Před 5 měsíci

    thenk you so much your visit my beautyfull pakistan

  • @UmamahTahir-cj8rv
    @UmamahTahir-cj8rv Před 5 měsíci

    The best thing ive watched in a long time ❤

  • @tniazi8621
    @tniazi8621 Před 5 měsíci

    OmG you have the change the narrative and the way you presented.

  • @ahmedejaz
    @ahmedejaz Před 5 měsíci

    thanks for your video. The speed / tempo is so real, no half cuts, fast camera movements, i loved watching it on my large TV screen. Thanks

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words🙌✨

  • @jamrauf2879
    @jamrauf2879 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for explore my Pakistan ❤

  • @usamashamsvlogs515
    @usamashamsvlogs515 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi Flora thanks a lot for showing the real picture of Pakistan, lots of love to you both, keep uploading such videos and we love seeing you both together, love from Karachi🇵🇰❤

  • @Bazaid_Balushi
    @Bazaid_Balushi Před 5 měsíci +2

    The reality of Pakistan❤