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Come tour Pakistan this summer!! Almost free!! :P

RedwoodHawk said:
That sounds awesome! I would go in a second, if I could afford it, and if I could get the time off. Neither of which is likely.
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Once in a lifetime sorta thing :party

Wumpus said:
do you at least have a ballpark estimate of the cost? This sounds pretty cool!
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my aim is to pull it under a $1000.. for now around $1800-2000.. Next week i have meetings all through the week with potential sponsors.. If I get enough money I might pay some of your airfare too :p


RRR70 said:
Not to rain on your parade guys, but do you really think that as American citizens it is a good idea to go to Pakistan? Really?

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_992.html

Don't end up on TV with your head in the next room.
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If there was a problem i wouldnt ever invite anyone over.. Im way more whiter than most pakistanis and a lot of times locals think im American and still theyve been amazingly helpful.. Pakistan is a wonderful country with regular problem like every country has.. of course there are some no go areas just like you have in LA and Chicago etc.. soo dont imagine stuff,, come over and find it out yourself :ride

clutchslip said:
I thought you were supply sergeant, so I gave a thought to going for about 4 seconds. My eyes are definitely the wrong color for that place, at this time. :laughing
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i have green eyes and my brother has blue eyes and we both have traveled extensively up in the mountains on our bikes and never once had a problem.. brother has golden-ish hair too :rofl
 
sckego said:
A quick check of some travel sites shows airfare from the Bay Area to Lahore in the neighborhood of $3,000. Fuuuuuck, that's a lot. Any lesser-known sites to check for travel to Pakistan?
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Ive lived in the bay for 6 years and the cheapest ticket i got was $900 2-way and most expensive was $1800.. $3000 is ridiculous..

Check for Islamabad.. that might be cheaper and thats where we're departing from..


Entoptic said:
If I wasn't a white boy with fiery red hair I would totally go. Call me paranoid but I don't want to end up missing. Really wish I could see that area, one day!
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:rofl


revnort said:
I would be so down for this if it wasn't in July. :(

I already have a trip planned int he middle of my project release at work. :(:( Damn. This would be fun as hell.
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I would change the dates but the Polo Festival starts by the second week of july and that happens only once a year :/

postpone everything else :p
 
stoltzf4 said:
We got it. You can move on now and let people who aren't brainwashed by the media make the decision for themselves.
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Thank you. Anything else you want me not do do, sweetie?
 
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RRR70 said:
Thank you. Anything election you want me not do do, sweetie?
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You're in General here Roman, please show Khan the respect he's due and allow him to have his thread.

You've said your piece :thumbup

edit: International travel is probably a topic all it's own... since I know nothing about it, I hope someone starts a thread about that
 
khan said:
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If there was a problem i wouldnt ever invite anyone over.. Im way more whiter than most pakistanis and a lot of times locals think im American and still theyve been amazingly helpful.. Pakistan is a wonderful country with regular problem like every country has.. of course there are some no go areas just like you have in LA and Chicago etc.. soo dont imagine stuff,, come over and find it out yourself :ride



i have green eyes and my brother has blue eyes and we both have traveled extensively up in the mountains on our bikes and never once had a problem.. brother has golden-ish hair too :rofl
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I have been there and Afghanistan, et al, more than once. If you just want to ride rocks and wagon-wheeled roads, there are thousands of miles in the Southwest United States. AT THIS TIME, I think it is a poor choice for an adventure.

Now, I will leave you with the other thoughtful adventurers. And look for Roman in "Guns and Ammo". :laughing
 
Khan, :hail you rock. I'm not going to join for altitude reasons, but wish you all an amazing adventure. I look forward to the ride reports :thumbup

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Surprised that they allow wine in the country I thought Pakistan was completely dry, shows my ignorance.
 
Wow, this sounds like an epic adventure! I would love to go but I have plans all summer long. I'll be following this thread in case it happens again next summer!
 
This sounds amazing. Sadly, my long moto trip phase is behind me. I had some good ones, though none this far afield. Love it. Be safe and have fun!
 
stoltzf4 said:
We got it. You can move on now and let people who aren't brainwashed by the media make the decision for themselves.
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:thumbup

It's a big beautiful world put there, and the vast majority of people in it are nice people who just want to live their lives. I for one think this sounds badass, and am already thinking seriously about it
 
What an amazing opportunity!!!
This is a rare chance to glimpse into a very foreign country and culture with an amazing and respected guide.

I use ITA Matrix for international flight sourcing

Tickets to Lahore RT in July are in the $1700 range
 
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