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Learn video editing Step-by-step on Adobe Premier Pro by Bilal Azam

Ever wanted to learn video editing on Adobe Premier Pro software and think that it is very difficult? Well ! now you can learn all editing techniques step by step in below episodes.

Happy Learning 🙂

PREMIER PRO VIDEO EDITING TUTORIALS

http://beingatraveler.com/edit-videos-premier-pro-course-beginners-bilal-azam/

CHAPTER-1 | WHO SHOULD LEARN VIDEO EDITING

 

CHAPTER-2 | USER INTERFACE AND PANELS OF PREMIER PRO




CHAPTER-3 | IMPORT MEDIA FILES IN PROJECT PANEL

 

CHAPTER-4 (Part-A) | TIMELINE AND SEQUENCE

 

CHAPTER-4 (Part-B) | TIMELINE AND SEQUENCE



CHAPTER-5 | TRIMMING AND CUTTING VIDEO CLIPS

 

CHAPTER-6 | SLOW MOTION, FAST AND REVERSE VIDEO EFFECTS

 

CHAPTER-7 | CREATE TITLE AND GRAPHICS

How to Prepare for a Motorbike Tour – (checklist)

I have developed below checklist before departing on my Motorbike trip to Northern mountains of Pakistan. The checklist is further divided into sub-categories,  I hope this will help you as a starting point to get yourself prepared before hitting the road.

All my motorbike gadgets and gears are sponsored by WALIMALL.PK

MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED ON NEW BIKE

  1. Install metal Leg guard
  2. Air deflector shield on head light
  3. Extra LED lights for night driving
  4. Saddle side boxes
  5. Tail box
  6. Mobile holder
  7. Mobile charger
  8. 2nd keys of Bike + Wirelock, Saddle boxes or any other locks
  9. Tubeless tyres

TOOLS FOR BIKE: 

  1. Puncture kit
  2. Extra tube
  3. Air pump
  4. Multi sizes nut and bolt opening keys
  5. Extra wiring fuses
  6. Extra petrol bottle
  7. Extra engine oil
  8. Bike rain cover (during parking)
  9. Small clock on bike handle
  10. Luggage binding elastic strips with hooks

 GADGETS FOR DRIVING

  1. Seat comfort cushion (buy from any medical store)
  2. Dust proof glasses
  3. Wind breaker upper
  4. Leg and arms guards
  5. Protective hand gloves
  6. Seat cushion (air filled tube)
  7. Rain coat
  8. Rain pent
  9. Reflector strips

ALSO READ: HOW I PARCEL AND SHIPPED MY BIKE FROM KARACHI TO LAHORE ON PAKISTAN RAILWAY (TRAIN)

PERSONAL ITEMS DURING DRIVING

  1. National ID card CNIC
  2. Driving license 
  3. Your employee/ business card
  4. Wireless handsfree
  5. Cash
  6. ATM/Memory cards
  7. Multiple mobile network sims (for travel in Kashmir buy SCOM sim from here)
  8. Rain coat and Rain pent

PERSONAL ITEMS IN LUGGAGE

  1. Luggage bag (tied with elastic strings at back seat)
  2. Rain cover for bag
  3. Camera + extra cards and batteries
  4. Mobile + Charger
  5. Torch or Head light
  6. Power Bank
  7. Eye Mask
  8. Ear plugs

FOOD RELATED

  1. Water bottle
  2. Snacks
  3. Dry fruits
  4. Noodles
  5. Ready to eat food (FRESHMATE)
  6. Coffee sachet (3 in 1 ready to drink sachet)
  7. Tapal or Everyday Sachet (3 in 1 ready to drink)

THINGS RELEVANT TO CAMPING

  1. Tent (waterproof)
  2. Nylon rope to tie camp
  3. Sleeping mat
  4. Air pillow
  5. Sleeping bag (below -5 degree rating)
  6. Sleeping Hygiene sheet
  7. Sleeper/ Flipflop
  8. 2/3 pair of trousers and shirts
  9. Small towel
  10. Tooth Paste (small)
  11. Paper soap
  12. Normal Small size soap/ shampoo
  13. Detergent sachet to wash any thing
  14. Multi purpose tools having knife, cutter, etc
  15. Small pan
  16. Camping stove to cook something
  17. Mini umbrella
  18. Mini Lighter (to start a fire)

THINGS RELEVANT TO TREKKING

  1. Long boots for trekking (water proof)
  2. Long Socks special for trekking
  3. P-Cap/ Hat
  4. Sun glasses
  5. Trekking poles (hiking sticks)
  6. Water bottle
  7. Metal hooks (to hang something on bag)

PERSONAL MEDICAL & EMERGENCY KIT

  1. Pain killers
  2. Disprin
  3. Anti-nausea
  4. Stomach upset medicine
  5. Nimcol/ ORS
  6. Safety pins
  7. Medical bandage
  8. Balm/Iodex
  9. Sunny Plast
  10. Knee braces (for trekking)
  11. Mosquito repellent lotion
  12. Whistle (for emergency communication)
  13. Masking Tape
  14. Chepstick
  15. Sunblock cream
  16. Sewing needle and thread
  17. Tissue wipes
  18. Extra plastic bags
  19. Ballpoint/ Marker to write something

 

NOTE: SPECIAL TIPS FOR SUZUKI GS-150

  • Change the genuine wiring fuse with a car fuse because of its availability issue during tour
  • Take extra fuses during the tour
  • Take extra clutch wire and brake wires with you. You will not find them anywhere during the tour

MY VLOGGING AND TRAVEL EQUIPMENT DETAILS:

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ALSO READ:

Checklist for a  TREKKING/CAMPING trip

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Checklist for an INTERNATIONAL TRIP

TRAVEL CHECKLIST BILAL AZAM

How to visit Kumrat Valley and Jahaz banda on public transport

VISIT KUMRAT VALLEY AND JAHAZ BANDA | KOHISTAN | KPK | PAKISTAN

First thing first, Kumrat Valley is not a Family Vacation spot (currently in 2020). Its an adventurer place where there are small camp-style-hotels with basic necessities only. Its a place for camping and trekking and requires lot of pre-planning.

Since the place has starting getting popularity after Imran Khan visit in 2017, so after seeing lot of people’s interest, KPK Govt has launched Tourism police there and now going to start road construction in early 2020.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT KUMRAT VALLEY

Kumrat Valley is not accessible for full year. Because of heavy snow, you can not visit this place in winters. The snow starts melting in April till end may when it becomes accessible for locals  however after June, the greenery start appearing in the valley and finally the valley gets started to welcome the visitors.

Hence the best time to visit Kumrat Valley is from  Mid of June to Mid of October.

The videos you are seeing in this blog were made in 1st week of July 2019

CAMPING SITES 

There are several camping sites along the river of Kumrat and locals have provided wooden huts and tents for tourists. If you want to put your own tent then it is allowed however locals will ask you to pay 500 Rs per nite if you peg your tent near Waterfall area. If you go further in a little no-mans land, then you can camp free-of-cost. You can get a camp of 2, 3 persons from locals at 500 ~ 1000 Rs per nite (as per availability)

ELECTRICITY AND CHARGING FACILITY

There is no proper electricity at in Kumrat Valley. People have installed Solar panels at their huts which are only sufficient for LED bulbs for lighting however do not expect that you would be able to charge your mobiles or Drone batteries. So better take Power banks and extra batteries with you.

MOBILE SIGNALS AT JAHAZ BANDA AND KATORA LAKE

As of now, there are currently mobile signas at THAL bazar only. There are no mobile signals at Kumrat Valley camping site. I had to make some emergency calls and for that i hired a motorbike who braught me to Thal bazar so that i could call at home and then i went back to camping site

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR PACKING

1. Always pack your bags light

2. Prefer foldable things, to utilize maximum space

3. Prepare for the emergency, not for leisure

4. Never rely on your friend, bring your own things


PREPARATION FOR LEAVING ON CAMPING/ TREKKING TRIP TO KUMRAT

In order to see how to pack your bags, watch the below video. Also you can see the

Preparation Checklist

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RESOURCES TO BUY TREKKING/ CAMPING EQUIPMENT IN PAKISTAN

Since many of you have asked to share resources where one can purchase camping/trekking gears so here is the list:

  1. Dominance.pk (5% discount code: BBT05)
  2. Hazari.com.pk
  3. Acsender.pk
  4. The Sport Store
  5. Higher.com.pk
  6. Camps.pk
  7. Gearup.asia
  8. WALI E-MALL (for Biker and riding gadgets)
  9. DARAZ.pk (open market for all kind of equipment)
  10. OLX.pk (Pick from the seller directly and save the shipping fees)

TRANSPORT

There are 3 ways to reach Kumrat Valley

  1. Join a group tour on facebook (around 12,000 Rs per person for 3 Nights trip)
  2. Drive your car upto THAL and then hire a jeep to reach Kumrat Valley
  3. Take public transport to reach THAL and then reach Kumrat Valley on jeep

I traveled to Kumrat Valley  on Public Transport. Although my route was:

Lahore > Dir > Thal > Kumrat Valley

but i recommend to travel through other route because its a hassle to get a public transport from Dir to Thal. So i recommend the below route:

Lahore > Mardan > Thal > Kumrat Valley

EXPENSES AND JOURNEY DETAILS OF VISITING AND STAYING IN KUMRAT VALLEY

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1. LAHORE TO DIR (KPK):
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– Take bus from LAHORE-to-DIR at Larri Adda near Minar-e-Pakistan ( Bus Fare = 1400 Rs)
– You can book your seat by calling SADAAT BUS SERVICE at 0306-4066634 or 0313-5747238
– Bus leaves from Lahore at 1800 hrs and drops at DIR early morning 0430 hrs

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2. DIR TO THALL 
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– From DIR bus terminal, you can either take a seat in local van to KUMRAT or THALL but they start operation at 0830 hrs. (Fare = 500 ~ 600 Rs/person)
– So if you are 5~6 people, you can hire a personal car that will drop you at THAL BAZAR in 3 hours.
– Private Car fare: 2000 ~ 2300 Rs (for all 5~6 persons)



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3. THALL  TO KUMRAT

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– If you are solo and have small bag, you can hire a local motor bike who will drop you at Kumrat Valley within 1.5 hr in 500 ~ 700 Rs
– Or you can hire a 4×4 Jeep in 2500 Rs (can take upto 7 persons) that will drop you at Kumrat Valley in 2 ~ 2.5 hrs
– You should do camping near Waterfall point (Kumrat Aabshaar)
– A 3 to 4 person camp can be rented out at 500 ~ 1000 Rs depending upon the season

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3a. FIRST DAY CAMPING IN KUMRAT

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4. KUMRAT TO KALA (PATHAR) CHASHMA
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– Trekking time = 1 hour (if starting from Kumrat Waterfall point)
– Path is very wide and worthy for 4×4 Jeeps and Motorbikes
– There are few camping facilities (4 to 5 camps only) at Kala Chashma point.
– You should stay a night there only if you want further trekking to Shahzor Lake or Kundal Lake
– There is one Tuck Shop and restaurant at Kala Chashma who can serve Pakora, Daal, Chicken Karahi, Cold drinks etc.
– Camp of 4 to 5 people @ 500 Rs/nite

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5. KALA CHASHMA TO SHAHZOR LAKE (15 hours trekking)
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– Trekking from Kala Chashma to DOJAGGA is almost straight path and takes around 3 hours (with breaks)
– From DOJAGGA (also called DOJANGA in Kohistani language) to Shahzor Lake, the trekking path is slightly UP-HILL and takes around 6 hours (with multiple breaks for rest and re-energize)
– On return, it takes only 03 hours from Shahzor lake to DoJagga point, however from Do-Jagga to Kala Chashma, trekking time is same i.e 03 hours.

– So total time of Uphill (towards Shahzor Lake) = 9 hrs and Down-hill (towards Kala chashma) = 6 hrs

(We started our trekking at 0800 hrs and came back 2300 hrs. Dont forget to take food and Head-lamps with you)



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6. THALL TO JAHAZ BANDA
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– Jeep track is steep, it takes you from Thal and drops at Takki Top (Taki Banda)
– Jeep fare = 3000 Rs
– Time from Thal to Takki Top = 2 ~ 2.5 hrs
– You can not take Jeep or Bikes further from Takki Top
– Trekking time from Takki Top to Jahaz Banda = 03 hours
– Camping facility at Jahaz Banda = 500 rs per camp (for 2 or 3 people)
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7. JAHAZ BANDA WATER FALL
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– Just 15 min down-hill trekking from camping point, you will witness beautiful waterfall and lush blue zig-zag water flowing between lush green ground.
– You can also do camping at this so-peaceful place.
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8. KATORA LAKE TREKKING
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– Must start your trekking at 0600 hrs from Jahaz Banda
– Trekking time one-side = 03 hrs approx
– Must take rain coats with you as you will witness rain on the way 2 or 3 times and even heavy hail storm.

I COULD NOT UPLOAD REMAINING 04 EPISODES OF KUMRAT VALLEY TRIP BECAUSE I LOST MY ALL DATA WHEN I WAS TOURING IN USA AND SOMEONE STOLE MY LAPTOP AND ALL HARD DRIVES BY BREAKING INTO MY CAR.

Anyways, i went again Jahaz Banda in 2020 and filmed separate Vlog series

READ: Solo trip to Jahaz Banda, Katora Lake and Kund Banda

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Watch my other VLOGS of Exploring the beauty of Pakistan

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1. Androon Lahori Nashta: https://bit.ly/2XacxXt
2. Camping in SHARAN Forest: https://bit.ly/2FbE2Fy
3. Visiting TAOBUTT Kashmir: https://bit.ly/2XhbRzf
4. Rati Galli Lake: https://bit.ly/31LKexY
5. Toli Peer Hike Kashmir: https://bit.ly/2Xgg86m
6. Swat Kalam Malam Jabba: https://bit.ly/2IkoIZd
7. Saji Kot Waterfall: https://bit.ly/2WNfe1I
8. Road trip to HUNZA Valley: https://bit.ly/2Rgw3vZ
9. Mushkpuri Top hiking: https://bit.ly/2WJxELN
10. Neela Wahan (Blue Ponds): https://bit.ly/2ZtWwsU
11. Neelam Valley Kashmir: https://youtu.be/dcg4xauI2Pg
12. Haneef Siri Paye | Ambala Lassi: https://bit.ly/2Ko77ll
13. How to visit KUMRAT VALLEY & JAHAZ BANDA: https://youtu.be/FpMOvAiaPHQ
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BACKPACKING IN INDONESIA:
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▶️ Episode-1: Preparing for my longest trip| https://bit.ly/2JrCX02
▶️ Episode-2: Met my humshakal in Bangkok to Bali | https://bit.ly/2Ee40aX
▶️ Episode-3: Day trip to Nusa Penida Klingking Beach | https://bit.ly/2JrDzTo
▶️ Episode-4: visiting Gate-of-Heaven (Lempuyang Temple) | https://bit.ly/2LSlu2W
▶️ Episode-5: Tukad Cepung Waterfall | Bali | https://bit.ly/2QdoDZD
▶️ Episode-6: TANAH LOT TEMPLE: https://bit.ly/2wcN4x7
Episode-7: A Day in UBUD |Bali Swing | Monkey Forest | https://bit.ly/2VC8DBv
▶️ Episode-8: Going BALI to JAKARTA | https://youtu.be/zTTTkIUFQSI
▶️ Episode-9: I met president of Indonesi | https://youtu.be/TISH0mEtTyU

FOLLOW MY TRAVELS ON:

https://www.INSTAGRAM.COM/beingatraveler

Trekking and Camping preparation checklist

This is my personal packing list for camping and trekking. You may find few things extra and can use this list to take help for your packing. You can watch the whole video about my packing at the end of this blog.

IMPORTANT TIPS FOR BACKPACKING TRIP

1. Always pack light things

2. Prefer fold-able things, to utilize maximum space of your bag

3. Prepare for the emergency, not for leisure

4. Never rely on your partner, bring your own things

RESOURCES TO BUY TREKKING/ CAMPING EQUIPMENT IN PAKISTAN

Since many of you have asked to share resources where one can purchase camping/trekking gears so here is the list:

  1. Dominance.pk (5% discount code: BBT05)
  2. Hazari.com.pk
  3. Acsender.pk
  4. TheSportStore.pk
  5. Higher.com.pk
  6. Camps.pk
  7. Gearup.asia
  8. WALI E-MALL (for Bikers and campers)
  9. DARAZ.pk (open market for all kind of equipment)
  10. OLX.pk (Pick from the seller directly and save the shipping fees)

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 BAGS AND DOCUMENTS

  1. 60 – 80 Lit backpack
  2. Rain cover for bag
  3. Day bag (30-40 Lit) to keep daily essentials like food water, wind breaker
  4. Waist bag
  5. Dry bag
  6. Multiple organizer bags
  7. Laundry bags
  8. National ID card (and its photocopies)
  9. Driving License
  10. Your employee/business card
  11. Credit/Debit cards
  12. Ball point
  13. Wallet

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WEARABLES

  1. Trouser
  2. Jeans
  3. Shorts
  4. T-shirt 
  5. Trekking Joggers/shoes
  6. Flipflop/ sleeper
  7. Neck cover 
  8. Round Hat
  9. P- Cap
  10. Winter Cap
  11. Arm covers-sleeves  (to avoid sun contact)
  12. Small personal Towel
  13. Sun Shades/Glasses
  14. Thermals (For winters)
  15. Zipper (Wind breaker)




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TOILETRIES

  1. Tooth brush
  2. Small paste
  3. Mouth freshener (paper mint)
  4. Shampoo sachet
  5. Small soap
  6. Paper soap
  7. Razor
  8. Shaving cream small
  9. Nail cutter
  10. Scissor
  11. Small comb
  12. Oil
  13. Small cutter
  14. Sewing pin + thread
  15. Tissue pack
  16. Deodorant

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MEDICAL/ EMERGENCY KIT

  1. Disprine / Panadol for mild headaches and pain
  2. Pain killers for severe pains
  3. Stomach upset Medicines (Emodium)
  4. Anti Vomit medicines
  5. Sun Block cream
  6. Lip balm
  7. Sunny plast (for minor cuts)
  8. Medical doctor tape
  9. Safety pins
  10. Nimcol / ORS
  11. Bandage
  12. Balm/ Iodex
  13. Knee braces

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TREKKING/ CAMPING GADGETS

  1. Camp with water sheets/cover
  2. Sleeping bag
  3. Sleeping mat
  4. Trekking poles
  5. Anti slip rubber grips (for mud and snow)
  6. Torch light
  7. Head light
  8. Water bottle hooks
  9. D-shape hooks
  10. Rain coat
  11. Emergency blanket
  12. Small Umbrella
  13. Small lighter (use it for cooking breakfast and other meals or bonfire) 
  14. Whistle for emergency
  15. Small strings to ties camping sheets etc
  16. Anti cut gloves
  17. Air Pillow
  18. Foldable Water bottles
  19. Water bag with pipe
  20. Dust mask
  21. Foldable glass
  22. Rubber bands to tie something
  23. All mobile network Sim cards (to catch signals in mountains)

trekking camping checklist beingatraveler bilal azam vlogsFOOD AND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

  1. Travel neck pillow
  2. Eye mask
  3. Ear plugs
  4. Book/Novel
  5. Coffee (3 in 1) sachet
  6. Noodles
  7. Dry fruits
  8. Ready to eat food (FRESHMATE)
  9. Snacks & Chocolates
  10. Chewing gum




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ELECTRONIC GADGETS

  1. Camera and batteries
  2. Power banks (solar is better)
  3. Blue tooth speakers
  4. Mobile and Chargers
  5. Travel sockets
  6. Old mobile with long battery life
  7. Water covers for mobile and DSLR
  8. Dry bag  (rafting bag)
  9. Wrist watch/band
  10. Handsfree
  11. Empty USBs
  12. Car charger
  13. AUX cable (to connect mobile with car/jeep audio tape)

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MY PERSONAL VLOGGING EQUIPMENT

  1. DSLR camera (Canon 6D and SONY A7iii)
  2. Drone (DJI MAVIC PRO and DJI MAVIC Air-2)
  3. 360 deg Camera (samsung)
  4. Action Cameras (Hero4, Hero7, SJ4000)
  5. Microphone during Travel (BOYA shotgun mic)
  6. Microphone for Voiceover recording (ZOOM H6 Black)
  7. Extra batteries of all cameras
  8. Tripods (big n small)
  9. Gimbal (Zhiyun Weebill-S)
  10. Head mount for GoPro camera
  11. Timelapse revolving mount
  12. Selfie Stick
  13. Extra memory cards
  14. OTG device (to connect USB with mobile)
  15. Charging extension board

VIDEO OF PREPARATION FOR CAMPING AND TREKKING TRIP TO KUMRAT VALLEY

You can also refer TRAVEL CHECKLIST for packing your bag for an INTERNATIONAL TRIP

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CHECKLIST

When you’re heading off around the world, getting organized can be pretty daunting. To help you prepare for your trip, use this handy checklist to check off important items before you travel.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

  •  – Air Ticket
  •  – Passport/ Visa
  •  – Hotel reservations
  •  – Travel Insurance (if required)
  •  – Tour Itinerary
  •  – Travel wallet and Pouch for Passport/ ticket/ boarding pass etc
  •  – National ID card
  •  – Driving license (National/ International)
  •  – Your Employee card + visiting cards + Student card
  •  – Photocopies of all above Documents (for each individual – in group travel)
  •  – Soft copies of all above documents in mobile or USB


BAGS & CURRENCY

  •  – Backpack (Day bag)
  •  – Waist bag
  •  – Destination country currency + US Dollars
  •  – Credit and Debit cards


ELECTRONICS

  •  – Laptop + charger

  •  – Mobile + charger
  •  – Headphones
  •  – Camera + lenses + charger
  •  – Power bank
  •  – USB
  •  – Portable Hard disk for Data or pictures transfer
  •  – Universal Travel socket/ Adapter 
  •  – Water proof cover for mobile 
  •  – Water proof cover for Digital Camera
  •  – Water proof cover for DSLR Camera
  •  – DSLR Slim Travel pouch for Travel 
  •  – Selfie stick 

  •  – Wrist watch

TOILETRIES

  •  – Travel Toiletries bag 
  •  – Tooth Brush
  •  – Tooth Paste/ Mouthwash
  •  – Shampoo: 100ml bottle or Sachet
  •  – Shaving razor + Shaving cream
  •  – Hair oil
  •  – Small Soap/ hand wash/ paper soaps
  •  – Hand Sanitizer
  •  – Moisturizing lotion
  •  – Sun Block lotion
  •  – Small personal Towel
  •  – Tissue/ Wipes
  •  – Brush/ Comb


OTHERS

  •  – Sun glasses
  •  – Eye cover + Ear plugs
  •  – Travel U-Pillow (Air filled) 
  •  – Travel rectangular Pillow (Air filled) 
  •  – Sewing kit
  •  – Rain coat
  •  – Book/ Novel for time pass 
  •  – Pen/ Diary
  •  – Swimming shorts for Beach
  •  – Sleepers (Chappal)
  •  – Thermals (for winter season)
  •  – Hat/ P-Cap
  •  – Maffler/ Winter cap
  •  – Baggage weighing scale 
  •  – Water bottle foldable 
  •  – Medicines: Pain killers/ Asprin
  •  – Snacks items (Chips, Nuts, Biscuits, Chocolates etc)


Watch how i prepared for my backpacking trip to Indonesia

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How to Plan your first visit to Turkey – An Ultimate Guide

How to plan your first visit to Turkey – An Ultimate Guide

Planning to visit turkey and not sure how many days are enough? And what is must to see and good to see? Let me make it easy for you.

How to get Turkish Visa

  • Getting Turkish tourist visa was never easy before. If you are resident of USA, UK, Schengen States or Ireland (or even you have a valid visa of these countries on your passports) then you can get 6-Months Tourist visa through ONLINE system. Just fill the form and pay the fees 60USD and you will receive the PDF copy of visa on your email within a minute. I personally had a USA visa on my Pakistani passport and got the online Turkish visa very easily.

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  • (For Pakistani Citizens): In case you guys don’t have valid visa’s of USA, UK, Schengen or Ireland then you have to apply to Turkish Embassy through GERRY’s Pakistan drop box visa service. You must apply for visa atleast 2 ~ 3 weeks before your actual travel to turkey. Gerry’s takes  2500 Rs other than Visa fee to provide their services.

Purchasing the Air ticket

Although the best and cheapest option is to travel through Turkish Airline however before booking your tickets through a Travel Agent, you must check cheapest flight to Turkey using online Flight search engines like SKYSCANNER.COM  or  KAYAK.COM


 

TRAVELING AROUND TURKEY

 

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ISTANBUL !! The only city in the world where you can visit ASIA and EUROPE at the same time.

 

 



Where to Stay:

If you want to experience the deep culture of Istanbul then your Hotel must be in SULTAN AHMET area. However if you want modern touch then you can get your hotel around ISTIKLAL STREET. I personally recommend Sultan Ahmet area because you would love roaming around streets of Istanbul and meeting local Turkish people and eating in local food restaurants

 

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A street in Sultan Ahmet – Istanbul

You can book your Hotel/ Hostel through booking.com or agoda.com. I am personally using booking.com from last 6 years because they dont charge from your credit card before arrival and also their help in case of wrong charging or any dispute with Hotel is remarkable.



What Transport to be used:

Istanbul has a very well established Metro Trains and Bus system. Just buy ISTANBUL KART (Istanbul Metro card) and you can visit around Istanbul from Europe to Asian sides of Istanbul using this card. Never use Private Taxis as these are 10 times expensive. In case you are with family you should use APP Taxis like CAREEM which are much cheaper.

 

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Tram passing through a street in Sultan Ahmet

 

Day-1 | I S T A N B U L

 

Morning: Start exploring Turkey from the most iconic Sultan Ahmet Mosque which is also called Blue Mosque. I am not writing any history here. Just Go ! and Explore yourself 🙂

 

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Afternoon: Topkapi Palace/ Hagia Sofia

For Muslims, Topkapi palace is one of the best History Museum in the world. You would have a chance to see lot personal things of many Prophets and companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) such as

  • Hair of Prophet Muhammad PBUH
  • Foot print of Prophet Muhammad PBUH
  • Sword of Prophet Muhammad PBUH (Azab)
  • Miraculous Stick of Prophet Musa (A.S)
  • Turban of Prophet Yousaf (A.S)
  • Dresses of Hazrat Imam Hussain R.A and Hazrat Fatima R.A

Don’t forget to visit the backside of Topkapi where you would see amazing scenic view of River Marmara

 

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Useful Info

Topkapi Palace Timings:   9:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Topkapi Entrance: 40 TL (Turkish Lira)
Hagia Sofia (Aya Sofia) Entrance: 40 TL
 

 

Evening  should be spent in Istiklal Street/ Taksim Square , one of the most happening and lively street in the world. You would love walking, shopping, eating and specially THE ISTIKLAL TRAM. I would always love to spend evening in Istiklal street.

 

 

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Day-2 | I S T A N B U L

 

Morning: Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar (constructed in 1455 AD) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 04 Gates, 60 streets and 5,000 shops. In Turkish it is named as Kapalıçarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’

Useful Info

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday  9:00 – 19:00 hrs
The Grand Bazaar is around 15 minutes walk from the Aya Sofya/Blue Mosque area.
 
 

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Afternoon: Spice Bazaar

I could not visit Spice bazar during my first visit to Istanbul. However lot of people recommend it and I would definitely visit spice bazar during my next visit.

 

Evening: Bosphorus Cruise and Dance Dinner

This is must to experience! You can book this tour through any tour operator in Istanbul however if you want it cheap, directly go to KABATASH PIER and book your tour from ticket window. It includes dinner, Turkish girls dance, Sufi Dance at bottom deck and then Turkish Belly dance at the Top Deck of cruise.

Useful Info

Timing: 7.30 PM to 10.30 PM

Dinner Cruise Ticket:  120 TL (You will get expensive rates if you book it through tour agents)

 

 

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Day-3 | I S T A N B U L

 

Morning: Buyuk Ada – Prince’s Island

Lets relax today and have a visit to famous Prince’s Island. You can take the Ferry from KABATASH PIER that will drop you at Buyuk Ada island. Don’t forget to taste delicious 5-Scoops ice cream there. You must know that no fuel car/ motorbike is allowed in Buyuk Ada. You can only roam around beautiful streets either renting a Horse Carriage or Riding on a bicycle. If you are young and have enough time then Cycling is recommended.

Useful Info

Ferry Fare (one side) = 7.5 TL
Bicycle Rent = 10 TL for one hour and 20 TL for full day
 

 

 

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Late Afternoon: Asian side of Istanbul

Take the Marmara Metro Train (which travel under the sea) from EMINONU station and travel from Europe to Asian side of Istanbul. You would love walking along Marmara and beautiful view of Bosphorus Bridge that is connecting Europe and Asia in air.

 

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(Standing at Asian side, lookiking towards Europian side)

 

 

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IMPORTANT! Everything related to your Kapadokya tour should be “pre-booked” from Istanbul.  Otherwise you will waste your time in managing things after arrival.

Travelling to Kapadokya

  1. BY AIR: If you have less time in turkey (and also you can afford it) then you should take flight from Istanbul to NEVSEHIR or KAYSERIA Airports (as Kapadokya has no airport). From there your hotel van will pick you and take you to Goreme town in Kapadokya
  2. BY BUS: If you are on budget travel then you should take a night bus from Istanbul main Bus station. As i was traveling solo so i chose this option.

Useful Info

Bus Starte at: 9:00 PM and reach at: 07:45 AM (Nevsehir Main Bus station)
Then further 1 hour travel to your hotel in  Goreme Caves Valley
Bus Fare: 65 TL
 
 

Where to stay in Kapadokya

Kapadokya is a valley of Fairy chimney having caves. Make sure you experience your stay in a Cave Hotel. However you should always pre-book your hotel before leaving for Kapadokya because you need their pickup service at Airport or Bus station which is 1 hour away from Goreme Valley of Kapadokya.

Day-4 | K A P A D O K Y A

Red Tour: After your arrival, you would be taken to Red tour which includes visiting ancient times  Cave City. The reason of calling this tour “Red” because chimney rocks gives reddish shades.

Useful Info

Tour Avg Booking Price: 100 ~ 120 TL
Tour Timings: 9.30 AM to 04:00 PM
 

 

 

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Day-5 | K A P A D O K Y A

Hot Air Baloon: Next day you will be picked early morning before sunrise and will taken for amazing Hot Air Baloon ride.

Useful Info

Balloon ride cost = 75 ~ 100 Euro
Pickup time from Hotel: 04:00 AM
Flight time: 1 hour (5:00 AM to 6:00 AM)
Drop off back to Hotel: 07:00 am
 

 

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Green Tour: After coming back from Hot Air balloon , you will be taken to Green Tour at 0930 hrs. This includes visiting under ground city and Ihlara Valley and Selime Cathedrale. This tour is called “Green” because you would see more greenery and trees in this tour as compared to Red Tour

Useful Info

 Green Tour Cost = 100 ~ 120 TL
Timing: 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM
 

 

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NOTE: Red and Green are the most famous tours in Kapadokya however it has another tour named as BLUE TOUR. If you are staying another day in Goreme valley then you must take this tour aswel

 

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Day-6 | F E T H I Y E

Getting there: You can travel from Kapadokya to Fethiye using Night Bus. These buses starts in the evening at center of Goreme Valley nearby all hotels and arrives at Fethiye in the early morning.

 

Useful Info

Bus Fare = 70 TL
Bus starts from Kapadokya : 07:00 PM and arrives Fethiye next day at 06:30 AM
 

 

Paragliding: Although Fethiye is a beach city but I recommend visiting this place to experience adventurous Para-gliding flight over an amazing landscape. You can book it from your Hotel reception. The tour includes Pick/ drop , Paragliding jump, official Pictures and Videos (they do not allow to take your personal camera)

 

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Price = 250 ~ 340 TL (depends on season to season)

Pickup time from Hotel: 04:30 PM

Arrival at Jump location: 05:45 PM

Total Para-gliding time: 30 ~ 40 min

Drop off back to your hotel: 07:30 PM

 

 

OPTIONAL Day: Visiting Saklikent Gorge

If you have an extra day or time other than para-gliding then you must visit this place. You have to walk through knee high cold rushing water stream and then you walk along the gorge.

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Useful Info

Getting there: Using local van from Fethiye bus stop to Saklikent

Van fare: 11 TL (one side)

Travel time: 1 hour (one side)

Entrance ticket for Saklikent = 6 TL

 

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Day-7 | P A M U K K A L E

 

Getting There: Take evening bus from Fethiye at 1800 hours and you will arrive Pamukkale at 10:30 PM in 55 TL. Make sure your next day tour is already booked which should cover visiting Hierapolis and Thermal Pools

Morning: Visit Hierapolis

Hierapolis (Holy City in Greek) ruins are UNESCO World Heritage site, adjacent to Pamukkale Thermal pools. You must read its details HERE before visiting.

 

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Afternoon: Visit Thermal Pools

Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site having hot springs (natural hot water due to underground volcanic activity) and terraces of white colored carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. There are 17 hot water springs in which the temperature ranges from 35 °C (95 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F)

 

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Useful Info

Tour Cost = 100 TL (Includes Pick and Drop + Hierapolis and Thermal Pools entry tickets and a Guide)

Tour timing : 0930 AM to 4:00 PM

Shoes are not allowed while entering in Thermal Pools

(You can go to both places on your own too however it will waste lot of your time in managing transport etc)

 

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Getting There: You should book your travel from Pamukkale to Izmir through tour agent (within 40 ~ 50 TL). The van will pick you in the evening and will drop at your Izmir hotel in the night. Izmir is 4 hours away from Pamukkale.

Visiting Ephesus

Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient Greek city built in the 10th century BC, three kilometers southwest of present-day Selçuk in Izmir.

 

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Useful Info

Ephesus Tour cost = 100 ~ 120 TL

Tour Timing: 09:30 AM to 0:30 PM

OPTIONAL CITIES

You can always customise your tour and can include cities/places like Antalya, Konya, Bodrum etc

 

 

Turkey Travel Video Highlights

 

 

 

Plan your Tour with Ibrahim

 

If you want your customize tour then do contact my friend Ibrahim in Istanbul. He provides Travel, Tours and accommodation services throughout Turkey.

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Ibrahim Whatsapp: +905316548393

Email: sarikuzuibrahim@gmail.com

Note: Do not forget to mention my reference while contacting him so that he can give you special discount

 

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WHY AIRBNB IS BETTER THAN STAYING IN HOTEL

7 REASONS WHY AIRBNB IS BETTER THAN STAYING IN HOTEL

While traveling abroad, one usually find Hotels with leisure facilities along with as cheap as possible rent but unfortunately both can’t go hand in hand. On the other hand there is a new way of staying abroad during your vacations or business trip i.e

“Staying at Local people own Homes”

Airbnb is a short name of “Air-bed and breakfast”. It is an online marketplace that enables people to list their personal homes/ apartments or Rooms on this website so that guests can find and rent vacation homes for a processing fee. The website has over 1,500,000 listings in 34,000 cities and 192 countries

I used to stay in Hotels during my earlier travels, but since when one of my friend introduced AIRBNB, I would always prefer to book my stay through AIRBNB instead of staying in Hotels.

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Here are the 7 reasons why i feel that AIRBNB is better than staying in Hotel

1. Feeling of a HOME

One of the best thing while staying through AIRBNB is that you get HOME feeling while staying away from home. The architecture, map and all the amenities gives you the relax and casual experience of a home. Be assure that you won’t get any housekeeping services like a hotel  

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2. Free Extra facilities

You would get extra facilities while staying in someone’s home like if your Airbnb has Kitchen then you can make your own daily breakfast and meals which will be otherwise very costly if you eat from a Hotel or c café. Also if you are on a budget tour and traveling with minimum clothes then you must select an  Airbnb home which have Laundry facility so you can wash your clothes as required.

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3. You get inside culture of the city

Although with the success of Airbnb, people have also rent out their Hotel rooms, Hostels on Airbnb but I always prefer to live in someone house because it always situated away from touristy places. When you live in housing colonies of different cities then only you can get the closure look of their culture, how they live and how differently they live as compared with you.

4. You Make new friends abroad

This is my favorite one ! Right from booking your Airbnb space on internet you start making new friend and after arriving you develop a new relationships and new friends during your stay.

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5. Locals can guide you better than tour operators

I booked through Airbnb for my parents 1st Holiday trip in Singapore. The Host was so helping that he not only helped to use local transport but also guided how they can see famous attractions by spending less. Sometimes locals also help you in buying cheap tickets because many attractions worldwide offer cheap rates for Locals and expensive for foreigners.  

6. Incredible and unique rentals

This is something that you can experience only through Airbnb. People with creative mind and having love with art have made some unique houses all over the world like Tree Houses, Abandoned Ship house, Boat House and you can find budget options like a camp on a roof

7. Meet other nationalities at Multi rooms AirBNB

Some hosts rent all of their rooms of house on Airbnb and thus running a full time business like a Hostel. So when after check-in, you get a warm welcome from other fellows of different countries. You make a group of friends and then explore the city along with them.