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

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  • Опубліковано 27 чер 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 UA-cam 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

КОМЕНТАРІ • 506

  • @rositalondon6439
    @rositalondon6439 6 місяців тому +84

    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 3 місяці тому +2

      What is wrong with you? Always bring religion everywhere 😑

    • @Spike-we3lw
      @Spike-we3lw 3 місяці тому +6

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

    • @FoodSwing-ts9rh
      @FoodSwing-ts9rh 2 місяці тому

      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 2 місяці тому

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

    • @user-ru9ur6ig2k
      @user-ru9ur6ig2k 2 місяці тому

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

  • @kashshahzad
    @kashshahzad 6 місяців тому +163

    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  6 місяців тому +12

      🙏✨💛 thank you so much

    • @HamzaKhan-oq3cm
      @HamzaKhan-oq3cm 6 місяців тому

      ​@@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 6 місяців тому

      ​@@floragonningare you still in Pakistan

    • @Zerotolerance1212
      @Zerotolerance1212 6 місяців тому +1

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

    • @user-mn6sq3is4t
      @user-mn6sq3is4t 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @AdilIqbal-ux7qg
    @AdilIqbal-ux7qg 6 місяців тому +59

    My Pakistan My Proud

  • @LailaMalik-pb3vx
    @LailaMalik-pb3vx 6 місяців тому +70

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

  • @robeenkhan326
    @robeenkhan326 6 місяців тому +12

    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 6 місяців тому +18

    Love From Bangladesh 🇧🇩🥰

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ginameyer8832
    @ginameyer8832 6 місяців тому +28

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

  • @wolverinescratch
    @wolverinescratch 6 місяців тому +11

    I love Pakistan definitely planning on visiting this area next year

  • @theedanyalahmad
    @theedanyalahmad 6 місяців тому +44

    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.

  • @mehmoodmunaf4492
    @mehmoodmunaf4492 6 місяців тому +7

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

  • @OskarViking
    @OskarViking 6 місяців тому +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 6 місяців тому

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

  • @astromarr
    @astromarr 6 місяців тому +14

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

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому +5

      Thank you 💛 I love Pakistani clothes!

  • @studyali1067
    @studyali1067 6 місяців тому +21

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

  • @drunkenbeing
    @drunkenbeing 6 місяців тому +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.

  • @Sha_hab_3761
    @Sha_hab_3761 6 місяців тому +10

    lots of love from all of Pakistanis

  • @StreetsAroundEurope
    @StreetsAroundEurope 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @arinsystmaticx
    @arinsystmaticx 6 місяців тому +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  6 місяців тому +4

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

  • @ajboffical3474
    @ajboffical3474 6 місяців тому +7

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

  • @emanalikhan591
    @emanalikhan591 6 місяців тому +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

  • @farnazhesh3741
    @farnazhesh3741 6 місяців тому +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 6 місяців тому +1

      Wow a Pakistani Zororstranian. Beautiful💚🕊🇵🇰

    • @shayaanhasan8406
      @shayaanhasan8406 6 місяців тому +4

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

    • @farnazhesh3741
      @farnazhesh3741 6 місяців тому

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

    • @farnazhesh3741
      @farnazhesh3741 6 місяців тому +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 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @khanadil3205
    @khanadil3205 6 місяців тому +8

    Nice to see you again

  • @RAEES-MODS
    @RAEES-MODS 6 місяців тому +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 😊

  • @altruisticefuu5698
    @altruisticefuu5698 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for travelling Pakistan
    Flora living in flora. ❤

  • @digdug1577
    @digdug1577 6 місяців тому +12

    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 2 місяці тому

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

  • @dorkydaisy
    @dorkydaisy 6 місяців тому +3

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

  • @BestNotBasit
    @BestNotBasit 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for showing the beautiful side of our country 💚

  • @gulqureshi5681
    @gulqureshi5681 6 місяців тому +9

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

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому +3

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

    • @user-mn6sq3is4t
      @user-mn6sq3is4t 6 місяців тому

      ​@@floragonning❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ehtisham._.786
    @ehtisham._.786 6 місяців тому +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 ❤

  • @Just_Humnah
    @Just_Humnah 6 місяців тому +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❤

  • @sumairsaeed8309
    @sumairsaeed8309 6 місяців тому +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  6 місяців тому +4

      Thank you so much!

    • @naviedkhan9580
      @naviedkhan9580 4 місяці тому

      ​@@floragonningmust visit muree brewery established since 1860

  • @Noumanalidp
    @Noumanalidp 6 місяців тому

    Waiting eagerly for your video.

  • @abuturab2550
    @abuturab2550 6 місяців тому +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 UA-cam 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.

  • @ali78552
    @ali78552 6 місяців тому +8

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

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому

      Thank you!! I appreciate it 🥰

  • @growfast786
    @growfast786 6 місяців тому

    So beautiful sharing 🎉

  • @tahirusman5929
    @tahirusman5929 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful scenery.That Arun place looks amazing!

  • @sahlan_ENTertaint
    @sahlan_ENTertaint 4 місяці тому +1

    A different side of Pakistan..nice video🙏👍

  • @UmarFarooq-cr3ie
    @UmarFarooq-cr3ie 6 місяців тому

    What a beautiful view❤
    Our lovely Pakistan 😍

  • @alqaisar4132
    @alqaisar4132 5 місяців тому

    wowww

  • @muhammadmiqdad1912
    @muhammadmiqdad1912 6 місяців тому +4

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

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching! Lots of love back 😘

  • @aimalkhan6658
    @aimalkhan6658 6 місяців тому +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  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words ✨🙌💛

  • @johnali287
    @johnali287 6 місяців тому

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

  • @UmairKashi
    @UmairKashi 6 місяців тому +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  6 місяців тому +3

      I love your country, too ❤

    • @imadyousufzai2998
      @imadyousufzai2998 6 місяців тому

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

  • @MeraPakistanwithSalman
    @MeraPakistanwithSalman 6 місяців тому

    Wow! Amazing. Thank you for promoting Pakistan !

  • @PeleRana-pp6zc
    @PeleRana-pp6zc 6 місяців тому +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 😍

  • @sufyanimran1447
    @sufyanimran1447 6 місяців тому +3

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

  • @mariamahmed7817
    @mariamahmed7817 3 місяці тому

    wow!!!!

  • @gulnasheen8934
    @gulnasheen8934 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for showing the beautiful side of Pakistan

  • @faisalshafiq609
    @faisalshafiq609 6 місяців тому

    This was beautiful to watch.

  • @us-yr8vc
    @us-yr8vc 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @MsahalMiano
    @MsahalMiano 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Mobienfolds
    @Mobienfolds 4 місяці тому

    mind blowing

  • @dxtapeballcricketlahore4831
    @dxtapeballcricketlahore4831 6 місяців тому

    great video i like it good work

  • @user-ue2gf1hf9q
    @user-ue2gf1hf9q 6 місяців тому +2

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

  • @umerchaudhary000
    @umerchaudhary000 6 місяців тому

    Never seen someone captured these places like this , therapeutic experience watching it

  • @ashumehar5892
    @ashumehar5892 6 місяців тому

    Amazing content. Super engaging

  • @Zakri_Boy
    @Zakri_Boy 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Usman27920
    @Usman27920 6 місяців тому

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

  • @fazitalks9897
    @fazitalks9897 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @vicious_liv
    @vicious_liv 6 місяців тому

    The best thing ive watched in a long time ❤

  • @nomanreactions8420
    @nomanreactions8420 6 місяців тому +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

  • @ginameyer8832
    @ginameyer8832 6 місяців тому +3

    living in Islamabad, you forget this beauty easily

  • @Sabbathissaturday
    @Sabbathissaturday 29 днів тому

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

  • @ahmedhaseeb3252
    @ahmedhaseeb3252 5 місяців тому

    Quality content ❤ Loved the aesthetics and your cinematography

  • @MaryamNawazFans
    @MaryamNawazFans 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @areebanoor7290
    @areebanoor7290 6 місяців тому +4

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

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому +3

      I know right!! So cute ✨💛

    • @MuhammadAnwar-vq3hv
      @MuhammadAnwar-vq3hv 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@floragonning looking so cute in Pakistani dress

  • @qazialimohayuddin6526
    @qazialimohayuddin6526 5 місяців тому

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

  • @ArifKhan-hw2wi
    @ArifKhan-hw2wi 2 місяці тому

    Amazing video

  • @liamarham691
    @liamarham691 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @wolstenholme100
    @wolstenholme100 5 місяців тому

    My older video of Kaalash people: ua-cam.com/video/7-tmfpgV9mU/v-deo.html

  • @zabarpakistanofficialchann1801
    @zabarpakistanofficialchann1801 5 місяців тому

    beautiful vlog ❤❤

  • @AkibKhanVlogs
    @AkibKhanVlogs 4 місяці тому

    My new fav channel!

  • @Safarnama365
    @Safarnama365 6 місяців тому

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

  • @user-ek7dh8ph8m
    @user-ek7dh8ph8m 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful vlog
    Bravo Flora

  • @tristinsmith9632
    @tristinsmith9632 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @zahidch1386
    @zahidch1386 6 місяців тому

    Absolutley gorgeous video

  • @Umair_Qureshi_1
    @Umair_Qureshi_1 6 місяців тому

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

  • @TipsWithFun
    @TipsWithFun 6 місяців тому

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

  • @DreamyDestinations123
    @DreamyDestinations123 6 місяців тому

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

    • @floragonning
      @floragonning  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching 🙏✨

  • @ZohaibSattar_Data_AI
    @ZohaibSattar_Data_AI 6 місяців тому

    Real vlogging ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @FlorianFlaxman
    @FlorianFlaxman 6 місяців тому

    Wow so beautiful 🤩

  • @Letsgoafghanistan
    @Letsgoafghanistan 6 місяців тому

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

  • @hishamsounii
    @hishamsounii 6 місяців тому

    You just made my evening better by uploading this!

  • @Netpilation
    @Netpilation 6 місяців тому

    Exceptional

  • @azkfoodlibrary
    @azkfoodlibrary 6 місяців тому +1

    We love ❤ your vlogs keep going

  • @sajjadbutt4288
    @sajjadbutt4288 6 місяців тому

    It is amazing & beautiful

  • @GAMINGLAD28
    @GAMINGLAD28 6 місяців тому +1

    I am from Karachi, Pakistan and I didn't even know about these place Ayun and other villages ( maybe too busy in living city life) and it looks so beautiful and the you showed us made it more stunning, thanks for your lovely content and showing the Best side of Pakistan :)

  • @dr.faheemraja4916
    @dr.faheemraja4916 6 місяців тому

    Nostalgia hits

  • @nadeemahmed1694
    @nadeemahmed1694 6 місяців тому

    Awesome video

  • @IftikharAhmad-uc8nj
    @IftikharAhmad-uc8nj 6 місяців тому

    Awesome ❤

  • @AddAliBhayi
    @AddAliBhayi 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice vlog

  • @Hemlok-ki9zw
    @Hemlok-ki9zw 6 місяців тому +1

    You've ability to harmonize with nature & give voice to it's silent beauty.

  • @ahmedejaz
    @ahmedejaz 6 місяців тому

    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  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and for your kind words🙌✨

  • @activity1
    @activity1 6 місяців тому

    That guide is so chill ❤

  • @chkhawar840
    @chkhawar840 6 місяців тому

    It's Sooper amazing pure beauty of Kalaash and off course the hospitality is adorable. Thank you so much Flora for showing fabulous picture of Pakistan to the West. ❤❤

  • @usamashamsvlogs515
    @usamashamsvlogs515 6 місяців тому +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🇵🇰❤

  • @abdulbasitnaz9281
    @abdulbasitnaz9281 6 місяців тому

    WOW one of the most beautiful Vlog. I was feeling like, I am also there. The Ayun fort and surroundings was amazing. I really like the way you speak and describe👏👏👏

  • @Usman27920
    @Usman27920 6 місяців тому

    Congrates on 10k subscribers ✌️❤️

  • @travling_IN_MOROCCO2640
    @travling_IN_MOROCCO2640 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful video 👍

  • @jamrauf2879
    @jamrauf2879 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for explore my Pakistan ❤

  • @Bazaid_Balushi
    @Bazaid_Balushi 6 місяців тому +2

    The reality of Pakistan❤