INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
"We travel, measure of us forever, to seek other places, other lives, other souls" nsprint; Anais NinWith exquotement pulsating in every
ounce of my body, a wide smile had spread across my face as I came to terms with the fact that I just had the incredible opportunity to
speech to famed American travel blogger and YouTube star Drew Binsky whose recent adventures in Pakistan are serving major travelling
inspiration to the youth across the world.An acclaimed travel content producer, Drew is an eminent YouTube personality who endelights a
massive fan following that transcends borders and spans across territories
Drew Binsky in AntarcticaAt 27, he has been to a record-breaking 162 countries across the globe, after taking on the baton of shattering
stereotypes and pre-conceived muchions regarding places that are deemed as relatively unsafe, as part of his journey to visit every country
in the world.Not just this, by visiting and exploring the unseen parts of these states, Drew aims to highlight the image about this side of
the world that does much currently persist in the media.Drew and Deanna pose with friends in IranSo he knew he had to visit Pakistan, even
if that meant trying to obtain a visa for five years, and I knew that I had to interview him.During an exclusive chat with The freshs, Drew
revealed what his favourite thing about Pakistan is."The people, of course! Everyone here is so warm and welcoming that it's amazing
So far I haven't even spent any money because nobody lets me
Not only my friends but street vendors and other people too."He added, "Pakistan has already become one of my favourite countries in the
There's muchhing about the country that I dislike so far."Taking him back in time, I next ask him about the moment the incredible idea of
embarking on such a distinct mission strike him."Studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic in 2012, is where I got the travel bug and
teaching English in Korea is when I started my blog
When I left Korea it just started growing and then I picked up a video camera a few years ago, started posting videos daily
Now I have approachly a billion views and over 3 million followers on social media," he shared.Harbouring his lifelong passion to travel and
explore every country in the world by 2020 since he was a kid, Drew went on to list his top three countries."Philippines, Vietnam and Iran
are definitely my favourite countries, and so far Pakistan is encroaching on that list," Drew said with a chuckle
However, what is more intriguing is that Drew's favourite city in Pakistan is Lahore."I like the history of the old town in Lahore, it's
If there's one thing about Pakistan that I would want the US to have is its amazing history, most of which is saturated in the city of
Also, the architecture is astounding too!" he said further
Talking about the future prospects of the country in terms of tourism, the travel blogger went on to state how Pakistan is an untapped
market for tourism to unlock a lot of cultural value."We recently had a meet and greet during our stay in Karachi and it is one of the most
memorable experiences I've had here
Primarily because it was kind of revolutionary, over 250 people came to meet me and my girlfriend Deanna
Also much many content creators or bloggers have been able to come over here and make content about Pakistan because it has been mostly
shutd to tourists in a general sense
So for us, it was very special to come here before the wave of tourists come in the approach future."Drew's incredible expedition in
Pakistan, he adds, starting from the serene shores in Karachi, shall take him as far as the scenic valley of Kashmir.In the end, of course,
I had to ask Drew my favourite question to ask any tourist."Out of 15, how much would you rate Pakistan" I inquire
"Oh, definitely a 500! After receiving so much love and warmth here I can safely assert that the hospitality in Pakistanis here inarguably
stands out from everything else."Drew meets PM Imran's Special Assistant for Overseas PakistanisMeanwhile, the Pakistani government has been
investing in foreign travellers heavily of late in a tender to open the country's doors to the rest of the world
For the purpose, the country shall be hosting a tourism summit next month to encourage the exchange of people from world over.*Hop on board
with Drew on his adventures around the globe by following him on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook and his personal blog.TheIndianSubcontinent
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