Pakistan Ruined My Future Trips to Any Country of the World forever
By Arturo Castellanos
Cornell Law School
US
I recently visited Pakistan for the first time in my life. My conclusion of that journey is clear: Pakistan ruined my future trips to any country of the world forever.
The country has raised the bar so high for me that it will be difficult to find a place as energizing and invigorating as Pakistan. I have had the opportunity to visit many countries in the world, but I had never been as stimulated as I was in Pakistan.
The colors and styles of the traditional kurtas are mind-blowing. The religious devotion and spirituality of the people are heartwarming. Their passion for cricket is contagious. The rhythm and lyrics of Qawwali are so energizing that I found it very difficult not to dance. Pakistanis’ respect and promotion of their traditions and culture is so compelling that I came back feeling a little Pakistani myself.
The humility and generosity of the Pakistani people is indescribable. I felt like a king during the ten days that I spent there. I was pampered and taken care of by every Pakistani that I met. Pakistan is the best kept secret of the world. Anyone would expect to encounter hordes of tourists in this magical country. The reality, however, is still very different. I was one of the few international tourists that was sightseeing the Shahi Qila or renting a boat at Attabad Lake. For someone like me who avoids masses of tourists as much as possible, Pakistan was paradise on earth. I do not expect this lack of tourism to remain for a long time. Hence, I always tell people avid for adventure to visit Pakistan before the world learns about the beautiful secret that Pakistan is.
As a proud Mexican who lives in the United States, I go around sharing with everyone my new love for Pakistan, the country that stole my heart.Pakistan Zindabad! - The Express Tribune
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