Drew Binsky is the latest foreign travel blogger to visit Pakistan, and he loves it

Along with Iran, Pakistan is the world’s most misconceived and misunderstood country, he says.

24 Mar, 2019

Hot on the heels of Rosie Gabrielle, American travel blogger Drew Binsky is the latest foreign tourist to arrive in Pakistan to enjoy the country's hospitality.

Binsky is documenting his travels on his Instagram page, which is now peppered with shots of him posing with the flag and even enjoying a typical desi head massage from a local barber.

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Before arriving in Pakistan Binsky posted a message on his page revealing that people had advised him to be very careful when visiting the country since it's 'a terrorist country'. He responded: "Well, I cannot wait to connect with the humble people in this country, from Karachi to Lahore to Islamabad to the remote Northern mountains, and tell stories for you all to witness the beauty of this country.... And India — I really do love you, but these comments I’ve been getting from you guys are outrageous, and I can’t wait to see your reaction after you watch these upcoming videos in Pakistan, and realize that Pakistani culture is almost the same as yours."

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Salam from #Karachi, #Pakistan! Country #162 and so excited to be here 🇵🇰 Many things have surprised me so far about this bustling city, but none more than the 100 Rupee ($0.71) head massages on the street! Literally, we were all sitting and drinking chai while this guy comes up and gave me a great massage. I’ve been overwhelmed with hospitality from @daniyal.sheikh1 and his friends, and can’t wait to see more of this country over the next 2 weeks. Do you have any tips for what we should do in Karachi? Please comment below!

A post shared by Drew Binsky (@drewbinsky) on Mar 20, 2019 at 7:52pm PDT

Binsky was in Karachi on Pakistan Day and posted a picture of himself with flag-bearing policemen, saying: "I just spent the last 15 minutes dancing in the middle of a busy road with policemen singing, dancing and waving Pakistan flags. WHAT IS LIFE?!"

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HAPPY #PAKISTAN DAY 🇵🇰 I just spent the last 15 minutes dancing in the middle of a busy road with policemen singing, dancing and waving Pakistan flags. WHAT IS LIFE?! I’m doing a meet up today at 4pm - check IG stories for details 😍 mujhe itna pyaar denay ka bohot bohot shukriya, ye meri zindagi kay behtreen din hain. PAKISTAN ZINDABAD 🇵🇰🔥

A post shared by Drew Binsky (@drewbinsky) on Mar 22, 2019 at 10:03pm PDT

The blogger has been to a whopping 153 countries since 2012, and works as a full-time video maker, travel blogger and content creator.

After his few days in Pakistan he stated that: "Along with Iran, Pakistan is the world’s most misconceived and misunderstood country."

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Truth be told, I’ve never received better hospitality in my life than in #Pakistan. Along with #Iran, Pakistan is the world’s most misconceived and misunderstood country. If you’ve ever been here, then you’ll know. Happy Pakistan Day!

A post shared by Drew Binsky (@drewbinsky) on Mar 23, 2019 at 1:06pm PDT

Comments

M.Waseem Akram Mar 24, 2019 02:55pm

Many thanks Drew Binsky for coming to Pakistan and showing the real picture of Pakistan to the world.

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Fastrack Mar 24, 2019 03:18pm

Pakistan is the best. Love all. Hate none.

Shoaib Wahab Mar 24, 2019 03:43pm

In the world of Phobics we are the Philics - A proud Pakistani

Akhil Mar 24, 2019 03:46pm

No where else in world people will give things for free to the visitor.

HashBrown® Mar 24, 2019 05:57pm

I know we're meant to do cartwheels every time we see some white skinned foreigner show any interest in our country, but this American looks no different to the hordes of contracted Blackwater thugs who used to stroll around Pakistan, harassing our people in their own land. Eva Zu Beck, Rosie Gabrielle, Cynthia Ritchie - all welcome. This guy - not.

putho madre Mar 24, 2019 07:19pm

Good news,finally some tourists coming to Pakistan.

Imtiaz Ali Khan Mar 24, 2019 07:32pm

Drew is our Jewish brother welcome to Pakistan.

Anon Mar 25, 2019 05:55am

@HashBrown® why would u judge a person based on looks?

azam khan Mar 25, 2019 06:43am

Mr. Modi you had wowed to isolate Pakistan.

M. Kamran Mar 25, 2019 10:18am

Thankyou so much for your kind words.

HashBrown® Mar 25, 2019 09:46pm

@Anon It's less about looks, more about demographics. Virtually every white male American who has set foot in Pakistan has brought nothing but his own native prejudices. They should all be vetted rigourously, and ideally hindered enough that they eventually decide to go back to where they came from.