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Escaporado Logp

Logo for a luxury travel agency based in the UAE.

simple design for travel agency

Simple but bold design using topography lines to form a butterfly shape for a travel agency.

JOURNEYS near and far Travel Agent specializing in honeymoons, romantic getaways..

Cool logo for E-commerce

Nicely executed modern logo with hidden meanings. Contains letters C+S

high-end logo for a luxury travel and lifestyle brand

Luxury travel, experience consultancy & concierge service

AHOI logo | Plane Logo | Travel logo | Passport logo | Apps logo | Icon Design

Ahoi is a simple app pairs pilots and no-nonsense travelers who prefer transparent, real-time pricing, without gimmicks, middlemen or membership fees. Work to focus on small, non-jet aircrafts from piston to eVTOL. Company more concerned with convenience and affordability.

Redknot travel agency

This was not the final iteration of the concept as the client wanted to tweak and enhance the design even further but the spirit of the design is essentially the same. This travel industry logo created has a clean and youthful look that would reflect freedom of travel in the Redknot bird. The logo mixes the simplicity of flight in clean lines as well as the thickness of the typeface to demonstrate solid foundations. The contrast is a staple in the logo industry but always demonstrates beauty.

Logo concept for Happeno

Happeno is all about making good trips happen for travelers. Happeno is a positive and happy place for people to book vacation trips. Happeno is the ultimate place that connects people from all around the world.

Tattered Passport Logo

Passport + Travel in the logo. Company are Expert travel planning service. Helping people research and plan exceptional holidays.

Logo Concept

Pinneapple balloon

uncut travel & hospitality | Travel | Hospital | Plane | Fly | Logo

Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi + Flying Plane in the logo.

chat + arrow concept

An app for digital travel. Visit locations and sightsee from your phone via video stream. I want the logo to be sleek but have a slightly futuristic look. It should convey, "This is something new and modern." I don't want any cliche icons like the map location (or pin) icons. "Woah, that's cool." should be the response when seeing the logo. This is not just a logo, it should identify a new technology. Dig deep and get creative. If you're not blown away by your idea, I won't be either.

Fun and playful logo concept for LOOP

travel agency

Logo Spanglish 360

Blossom & Grove Travel Company

We specialize in Disney and Universal vacations as well as cruises.

River and Rails Travel

Travel agency with focus on US and international river cruises and rail excursions.

Tripfez Logo

The logo for an online travel agency for Muslim-friendly hotels and tours, pointing on young, hip and affluent travelers. "i" - fez (a Turkish hat).

Freedom Rings

Tour and travel company specializing in RV and boating adventures

Whimsical yet classy logo for luxury travel agency

Lavender Landings Travel is a specialized travel expert catering to high-end clients planning luxury travel experiences (target audience is honeymooners and middle- to late-aged adults/couples); focus on European and exotic vacations. The brand personality is confident, whimsical, sophisticated/elegant, airy, and charming.

Minimalistic Logo Design with Favicon icon

https://www.citytrip.travel/ a TV Tower as the letter " i ", with negative shadow effects to create a sense of dimension... To represent many different cities all around the world (Toronto, Auckland, Berlin, Moscow, Kuala-Lumpur...)

Postcard Getaways Travel logo

Unique retro scene design for a traveler looking for the next trip (mountain/beach).

Logo for travel agency in Finland for clients from Germany, Switzerland and Austria

Logo design for a travel agency

The icon in the logo is a Romduol, the national cambodian flower.

vrbo finder

We will provide travelers with THE most comprehensive website for information on bed & breakfasts and inns globally - from properties, to real-time bookings, to ratings to gift cards, etc.

Travel Honey

Logo for an online booking agency that focuses on millenials on a medium budget wanting to travel to Europe. The goal was to create a neon sign inspired logo without recurring to a dark background. The font used was fully customized and the company of the bear re-inforces the internal branding brief for further exploration.

The Travel Team

Travel for leisure and business

GUARANTEED PRICE - Young, fresh, masculine logo requested for party travel agency

Friendly Logo for a Travel Agency

The client wanted a reference to the sunset, and I used the initial letters SS to form the sun in negative space, accentuating the sun rays and the sea with a few lines. I utilized rounded shapes to evoke feelings of relaxation and approachability. Everything is colored in an exciting and optimistic gradient.

Logo for Destination Management Services by De Palm

Destination Management Services by De Palm is Aruba’s only full-service destination management company offering all the tools you need to plan a stellar, one-of-a-kind island experience for your group—from the moment you arrive to your final departure.

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Logo design proposal for jet charter company.

Icon Logo for Travel company

simple, fun, unique and iconic

Also Voyages

Logo for Peace of Mind Travel

Travel Group

Scott's cheap flights logo

Logo design for Scott's cheap flights

Tripna Logo Design

A Clever negative space logo for an online travel agency 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣: https://99designs.co.uk/logo-design/contests/design-professional-logo-tripna-686037/entries/195

Fun logo for a travel agency

bold fun logo for a travel agency

apelsin logo

Azur Vibes is a travel guide for Cote d'Azur, location represented by a palm, a symbol of the beaches of the Côte d'Azur. For design, I used the symbol geolocation to understand that it is about travel.

Logo design for Voupara Tour Company

Solgruppen Logo

Logo for Travelling Agency

Logo for travel agency that specializes in luxury travel and destinations

VACATION OFFER

Logo concept for a travel agency

A charming logo depicting a blue crab escaping the everyday. The goal was to design a simple and fun logo that people can relate to.

Seeker Travel

Travel Agency

Various logo concepts for traveling agency.

For this Design I tried to follow exactly what the briefing says, minimalistic logo with a strong identity to be recognizable everywhere.

LYST logo design

Tamelot Bags

Concept logo design for Tamelot Bags.

Logo for sitata

Travel Booking Brand Logo

By using Haplopia to book round the world flights travelers save time and money. The logo approach was based on simplicity and satisfaction.

Travel accessories

Letters Z and L. Sailing in the sun...

Cruise Booking

Clean and minimalist logo for Hawaii activities website

Clean, minimalist and flat logo designs

Logo concept for a Travel company’s event

The logo is for a virtual event for the travel industry, since the travel industry is hurting now and everyone is sick and bored with zoom meetings So this logo depicts a fun, creative and exciting event with all these colour mash.

THE SOLOIST

Logo MLOCKT

Good Weekend Co - Logo design and responsive Brand Image

Good Weekend Co. is a new trip-planning platform that connects city-dwellers with cool, curated destinations within driving distance of their city centre. The central piece of the branding is the symbol which is an simplistic representation of the postage stamp. This project started with concepts tagged by more illustrative style, but finally it ended up with clean, bold and fresh brand look.

Outdoor emblem

An emblem style logo with mountain peaks in the clouds. Unsold. If interested, contact me via 1-to-1 projects.

Winning logo Design For Between Holidays Travel

Travel agency focusing on international, Disney/Universal, and domestic travel, including cruises and beaches. With the tagline : Discover the Wonders Between Holidays; Your Journey, Your Time, Your Memories.

Stayfull Logo Design - Online Travel Agency

Stayfull offering a wide choice of hotels, activities and travel services that are suitable for travelers for all budgets and various types of activities at competitive rates. With more than hundreds of thousands of hotel partners around the world and comprehensive offers for flight inventory available on the website.

Minimalist logo for a marketing agency

Minimal typography logo for a marketing agency.

Vacation Rental Agency and Property Management in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Yacht charters Logo

La Vie en Bleu specializes in intimate customized yacht charters and experiences for small groups under 8 passengers. Modern and sleek logo incorporating our name and likeness of the yacht we charter, "La Vie en Bleu"

Travel sailing

A minimalistic boat

Bold and Minimalist Logo for Meet Kyoto

Experience Kyoto, Japan

Logo Travelsmeet

Bold logo concept for Hotel

I was really interesting with the logo title. I created the old building drawing the CH was very much impressed and select me finalist.

Fun, organic and elegant logo for a travel agency that specializes in luxury family and group travel

Fun, organic and elegant logo for a travel agency that specializes in luxury family and group travel.

combine sun + pin + human

Senior living community and property management service

Highland Glade

This is a logo to be used for apparel at a personal residence.

Literal Logo for Travel Company

The client didn't want images of the sea or palm trees in the logo. So I made the sound of flying butterflies (migrating butterflies) to show the impression of travel.

Salty Sheep

A boutique project and development delivery agency, focusing on the Australian and NZ Tourism Sector. We partner with people who are as passionate about excellent tourism experiences as we are, to help them bring their vision to life.

Logo Design for Kinslen travel

This program is for the vacation rental industry (Airbnb, HomeAway, etc.).

Classy logo for Croatian travel agent

This clean design is based on a combination of one of the national symbols of Croatia - the pleter and the geotag, making for a unique and recognisable symbol

UNCHARTED COLLECTION

When I see a word uncharted and related to a journey, I imagined "adventure" and especially for this industry, an adventure in a luxurious way. This logo has a dual meaning. First of all, the icon represents a compass arrow facing up but as a puzzle, this puzzled arrow shape needs to be put together. This concept represents "adventures and challenges". And the second meaning represents a subtle image of a sailboat in an abstract way to represents the journey. So when someone asks... "What's the meaning of the logo?" you can simply say... an adventure in a luxurious way! UC specializes in the booking of high-end sailing yachts in the Caribbean for traveling and adventure.

BAREFOOT STAYS

I have a Short term rental business. I do direct booking along with Airbnb and VRBO platform advertising. I rent home mostly in Smoky mountain Tennessee and also on the beach in Florida. I choose the name as it is a play on being barefeet on the beach but also a BEAR's foot, since Smoky mountains are known for black bears. I target a wide audience, mostly families with kids. Women book the stays mostly. Mostly target all of the US but mostly south and eastern US.

Minimal aviation logo

Simple and minimal but still stunning, logo I did while back for aviation company. Flat and modern with as little details as possibile client was happy with this solution and I hope it will propel thier business up to the sky ;)

Route My Fleet is a disruptive route optimization algorithmic software that is going to be given FREE to companies who are doing last mile deliveries. This software solution will help them to optimize the stops for all their drivers in the most efficient and shortest time to completion routes, all done in the matter of mere seconds. We are on a quest to prove to the world that route optimization which previously requires heavyweight computational power and the support of the expensive Google maps calls can be scalable and provided for free. We welcome businesses all over the world to test out the system for FREE.

Vintage plane for travel agency

hand-drawn vintage plane in envelope-style logo

Finding Sunsets Travel Agency

I would like ONLY a sunset sunburst over the water. No palm trees or birds. I want the company name Finding Sunsets letters to be fairly large, and both co. name and tag line to be in colors that stand out, not yellow, white, gold. Thank you!

Cool and cartoonish Logo.

Not winning proposal in a contest. So, if you like this design, you can buy it. Also, I can modify it for your project. Cool, funny and cartoonish logo with a holiday hero for a travel company. Target group is between 18 and 30.

Luxury Resort Logo

Unused & available logo looking for new home, check my services page for details. Modern and minimal logo design featuring palm leaf neatly packed in square shaped icon. Colorway pays ode to summer, sandy beaches and crystal clear sea, while subtle shadow gives design depth and catches the eye. Modern and bold serif lettering compliments the icon making this logo design great for hotel, beach bar or even a yacht, you name it ;)

Sweet T logo

simple lettering logo with nicely incorporated happy face

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Logo for Organising group trip travelling

The Airport Hotel a 3 star hotel is situated near Muscat International Airport, an established area with commercial and residential properties. The design depicts luxury in its style while incorporating the tail of a jetliner representing its business function and target audience.

Simple clean logo for fly.me

I had a blast working on this project. The shape is a bag label and the dot is the connecting element between flying and you. You are "figuratively" the bag.

Beautiful logo concept for Hello Horizon Travel

Absolutely outstanding logo for travel agency.

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Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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2024 Summer Release: Airbnb introduces Icons—extraordinary experiences from the world’s greatest icons

Plus new features that make planning group trips easier than ever

Airbnb is introducing Icons, a new category of extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. Icons let you step into worlds you’ve only ever dreamed of. Drift off in the Up house. Spend the night in the Ferrari Museum. Hang out with Kevin Hart. Today, we’re unveiling the first 11 Icons on Airbnb, with new experiences dropping around the world throughout the year.

“Icons take you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination—until now,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO. “As life becomes increasingly digital, we’re focused on bringing more magic into the real world. With Icons, we’ve created the most extraordinary experiences on Earth.”

Here are the first 11 Icons we are unveiling:

• Drift off in the Up house – Sleep inside one of Disney and Pixar’s most iconic homes—and yes, it floats. You’ll explore Carl’s world in this detailed re-creation of his home, complete with more than 8,000 balloons, and located in the scenic red rocks of Abiquiu, New Mexico.
• Spend the night in the Ferrari Museum – Immerse yourself in the world of racing with a stay at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy. You’ll sleep on a bed crafted from the same leather as Ferrari seats, take a lap with Scuderia Ferrari ambassador driver Marc Gené, and head to Emilia-Romagna’s premier race as a VIP. 
• Step into X-Men ‘97 – Live like the X-Men as you stay in a 2D animated re-creation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York. You’ll discover your mutant abilities and even train in the Danger Room. 
• Go VIP with Kevin Hart – Kevin Hart is taking you inside his members-only Coramino Live Lounge for an A-list evening. You’ll join Kevin and his friends in this secret speakeasy, where they’ll treat you to a tequila tasting and live stand-up by the best comedians in the game.
• Wake up in the Musée d’Orsay – Stay in the Paris art museum’s iconic clock room, which has been transformed into a luxurious bedroom by Mathieu Lehanneur, designer of the Paris 2024 Games torch and cauldron. From the terrace, you’ll witness the historic Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games along the River Seine.
• Join a living room session with Doja Cat -Fresh off a tour performing on the world’s biggest stages, Doja is hosting you for a much more intimate experience. You’ll enjoy an unforgettable living room performance from the Grammy-winning artist, including her favourite songs and tracks from her latest album.
• Stay in Prince’s Purple Rain house – Prince purchased the Minneapolis, Minnesota home featured in the legendary film Purple Rain, but it’s never been available to the public until now. Explore the home and go crazy for rare and special tracks from Prince’s world in an exclusive studio session.
• Game with Khaby Lame – TikTok sensation Khaby Lame invites you to his hometown of Milan, Italy for an epic, overnight gaming experience. You’ll stay in a one-of-a-kind gaming loft that Khaby designed himself, where you’ll #learnfromkhaby and face off with him in a Fortnite Battle Royale. 
• Go on tour with Feid – Join the reggaeton superstar on his FERXXOCALIPSIS World Tour for an entire week. You’ll join the crew for rehearsals, ride along on the tour bus, and get backstage access for every show.
• Live like Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor – Janhvi Kapoor is inviting you into the legendary, never-before-seen Kapoor family home in Chennai, India. From learning her Bollywood beauty secrets to tasting her favourite southern Indian dishes, Janhvi will host you personally on this ultimate overnight stay.
• Make core memories with Inside Out 2 – In anticipation of the June 14 release of Disney and Pixar’s new movie Inside Out 2, you’re invited to an overnight stay at Headquarters, the control centre of Riley’s emotions. Your host, Joy, will welcome you into her vibrant world to witness the emotions in action and help keep things in balance. 

Icons are featured in their own category right on the homepage. Most Icons are free, and all are priced under $100 USD per guest. A countdown displays the time until each Icon goes live, and guests can request to book through the app. The lucky guests who are selected will receive a digital golden ticket, and more than 4,000 tickets will be available in 2024 1 . 

New features for group trips

More than 80% of bookings on Airbnb are group trips, but the app wasn’t designed for groups. That’s why we’re introducing new features that make planning group trips easier than ever:

Shared wishlists

You can now easily share your wishlists with others on your trip, inviting them to add homes, write notes and vote on listings. When you share listings with others, the app creates a wishlist with these homes.

New Messages tab

A redesigned Messages tab now allows everyone on a trip to message with the host in a group thread. The simplified design consolidates all guest, host, and customer support messages in one place, making it easy to search across messages. Reactions allow guests and hosts to respond with emojis, and AI-suggested quick replies help hosts instantly answer common questions.

Trip invitations

Once you book a trip, you can invite others to join you with digital postcards of your destination, illustrated by artists from around the world. Everyone joining the trip will get all reservation details including the full address, Wi-Fi password, and check-in instructions.

Upgrades for Hosts

The 2024 Summer Release also includes upgrades for hosts based on their feedback. We’ve expanded the earnings dashboard with interactive performance charts and automated earnings reports. Our updated Listings tab gives hosts more control when creating and editing a photo tour to showcase their space. We’ve also added a simple way to quickly switch between the guest and host sides of the app.

Worldwide rollout starting today

Icons and new features for group trips are available starting today. Upgrades for hosts are available today by enrolling in Airbnb Early Access in the app.

For more information on the the latest upgrades, please visit  www.airbnb.com/release , and  check out all of the 2024 Summer Release highlights .

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I left Miami for a remote village in Pakistan. I have no running hot water and limited electricity — but my quality of life here is infinitely better.

• Samantha Shea had never been outside the US before she started college in 2014.
• After graduating in 2019, she visited India and Pakistan while developing her travel writing.
• She moved to Hunza Valley in Northern Pakistan in 2021, where she's lived ever since.

When I tell people from back home that I live in Northern Pakistan, I'm usually met with shock.

Their disbelief escalates when I show them pictures of the snow-capped Karakoram mountain range that surround the village where I live.

"I thought Pakistan was a desert" is the most common response. As wrong as they are, I don't blame them. I didn't know much about Pakistan before traveling there after college.  

I live in Hunza Valley, 8,500 feet above sea level on the border with Western China, where I work as a digital nomad.

When I first came to Pakistan in 2019, I was a recent University of Miami grad who'd never lived outside the US. 

In Hunza, electricity comes on for only a few hours a day, you walk to the local market if you need anything – Amazon doesn't deliver to the mountainous valley region – and running hot water isn't guaranteed. 

The valley has, despite these elements, become my home. Here, I don't lock up my bike or my front door, I can walk everywhere, and my recent major home renovation cost me only $3,000. 

Current guidance around traveling to Pakistan 

The US travel advice for Pakistan is to avoid traveling to Balochistan province, many parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Indian-Pakistan border because of the potential for terrorist attacks, kidnapping, and armed conflict at the border.

The US government warns that the assistance it can provide citizens traveling in Pakistan is limited because of these security issues. However, I have personally traveled to some of these areas and did not feel unsafe at the time.

Although this doesn't mean these threats aren't real and something to consider, many foreign nationals and local Pakistani people travel to the Hunza Valley without incident. Forbes recently named Pakistan an up-and-coming adventure vacation . CN Traveller also awarded Pakistan as their  top holiday destination in 2020 .

My journey to a remote village in Northern Pakistan 

My love of travel began at college. From 2014 to 2019, I was a student at the University of Miami in Florida. While I loved my school, being by the beach, and Florida's eternal summer, I never felt settled in Miami. 

Because I grew up in suburban Connecticut, the move to a busy city was a big adjustment. It was noisy and fast-paced, and the proximity to crime, common in urban areas, put me on edge. 

I had never traveled outside the US growing up, but I fell in love with backpacking at college. My trips became more and more offbeat. I was traveling through India the summer before my senior year in 2018 when I decided to pursue a career in travel. 

I wanted to become a freelance travel blogger after graduation

Shea graduated from the university of miami in 2019. samantha shea.

I worked three part-time jobs while finishing my degree to save up for my indefinite adventure.

After graduating in 2019, I set off for India again, traveling around the country and into neighboring Pakistan. 

Despite media negativity and concerns from family and friends, I didn't feel nervous crossing the border from India. I traveled from the historical city of Lahore to the Hindu Kush mountains of Upper Chitral — a region that directly borders Afghanistan — and felt comfortable everywhere I went. 

I found it easier and more fun to travel here than in India, a much more "mainstream" backpacking destination. I encountered fewer scammers traveling in Pakistan. I also found Pakistan had less trash on the streets, and the roads were in better condition.

I worked for DoorDash and learned Urdu while waiting out COVID-19 limitations

In December 2019, I returned to my family home with the plan to move to Pakistan full time in the spring as a digital nomad.

My plans were halted by COVID-19. I spent the next year learning Urdu, the national language of Pakistan, and delivering for DoorDash. I also finally saw some freelance traction. 

I got my first paid byline, increased my blog traffic, and freelanced in content writing and social-media management. I wanted to have established myself as a digital nomad before I left home.

In April 2021, I traveled alone to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. I hadn't arranged a guide and had no plan beyond my first few nights at a hostel. To many, my trip seemed insane, but I was committed. 

Shea's views on a multiday hike to the Shimshal Pass, not far from the Chinese border. Samantha Shea

Why hunza valley .

My 2021 journey brought me to Hunza Valley for a reason. I'd head it was well known as the safest destination for solo female travelers , largely due to its liberal culture toward women .

Hunza Valley is a remote area in Northern Pakistan. The Gatorade-blue rivers and snow-capped mountains make Hunza a popular tourist destination. The local community is known for its hospitality, and I immediately felt at home – something I'd never felt in big-city America.

The community is welcoming of outsiders — respecting and taking care of guests is a core value here. Before 9/11, there were droves of foreign travelers coming to Hunza, and many locals and their families worked in tourism, so I was welcomed readily. 

Hunza is home to a majority Ismaili community , a liberal sect of Islam. Teens hang out in mixed groups, women own restaurants and shops, and it's common for girls to receive higher education.

I settled in Hunza and have lived here for nearly two years.

Many Westerners I've spoken with have trepidations about Pakistan

Shea with some local women in their home in a small seaside village on the border of sindh and balochistan in southern pakistan. samantha shea.

Hunza itself could not be safer. I don't worry about locking my bike, or even my doors. I've never witnessed a crime of any kind, nor any of the terrorist incidents the US State Department warns travelers of.

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Barely a day after I'd arrived, I found myself lost on a 5-mile trek I set out on alone. Wandering, I ran into a young male shepherd. He insisted on showing me the route back and carrying my bag.

I kept waiting for "that moment" for which all solo female travelers are on high alert — but it never came. The shepherd was polite and helped me safely find the trail.

I think I felt more comfortable in Hunza than I did in Miami for several reasons: The local cuisine shared many similarities with my Polish grandma's recipes, I experienced daily peace, and being surrounded by 20,000-foot peaks made me feel like I positively was on another planet.

I didn't have great WiFi for the first few months of living in Hunza, which was stressful at times. I've since found work-arounds, but it's not simple. 

The biggest issue is that electricity comes on for only  around 5 or 6 hours a day, primarily at night

I knew Northern Pakistan didn't have great electricity from my 2019 trip to other mountain valleys. Regardless, I always travel with a power bank.

I remember times when the electricity wouldn't come on as planned and I'd forgotten to charge my devices properly. I found it incredibly stressful, especially if I had a lot of work.

Once, while on a road trip through Upper Chitral, another mountainous region in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, my power bank fell in water and wouldn't turn on.

I was in an area even more remote than Hunza and knew the power bank likely wasn't sold anywhere in Pakistan. The bank amazingly came back to life, but I did end up breaking another one a year later.

When these things happen, it makes me miss conveniences like Amazon, but a company called Daraz does manage to deliver plenty of items to Hunza within two or three days. 

Power banks and other electronics can also be sourced from other countries via Packr, an app I've used several times to receive items from the US.

Now I have a permanent home, I've arranged more long-term solutions. 

I bought a $35 UPS car battery at a local market, which keeps my WiFi router and basic lights working 24/7. I also have two 26,800-mAh Anker power banks as backups, the 2nd of which I purchased after that road-trip scare.

Shea uses a car battery to keep her electricity on 24/7. Samantha Shea

How i live and work in hunza valley.

One month of accommodation costs between $150 and $250 on average — a far cry from the $1,300 I paid in Miami to share an apartment with roommates.

My life in Hunza began in Gojal, the local name for the northern portion of the region. When I arrived, I stayed in hotels. Nowhere I stayed cost more than $15 a night, and if I got a long-stay rate, they averaged closer to $8 a night.

Hunza was slightly more expensive than I thought, especially before I found permanent accommodation. 

I was shocked by how expensive some hotels were. Budget options are available, but a large portion of Hunza's tourism caters to the wealthy sector of the domestic market.

This experience has positively influenced my career as a freelancer. I've had my stories published in major media outlets. I also run an Instagram account and a YouTube channel focusing on life here and helping travelers plan their trips.

Shea speaking at a tourism event in Hunza. Samantha Shea

I now live in aliabad in central hunza, the largest town in the district .

I met my now partner, Fareed, in a local coworking space a few months after I arrived in Hunza. He was born and raised in Hunza and now works in trekking tourism.

We're happily settled in Aliabad in central Hunza, close to my partner's family, who have become a second family to me. 

I've started learning Burushaski, one of the two major languages spoken in the valley. My partner speaks perfect English, so there's no language barrier.

Aliabad has high-speed fiber-cable WiFi, which makes uploading content or taking Zoom calls easy, and it's where you'll find amenities like ATMs, stores, small hospitals, and a few restaurants and shops.

Even so, Aliabad is still a village in many ways

The main roads are paved, but many residential areas have dirt roads. Everything from the doctor to my cellphone provider is within a 15-minute walking radius. 

My partner and I moved into a house his parents owned. It had no electricity, flooring, or running water. We recently renovated two rooms and added a bathroom with running water and a Western toilet. It ended up costing about $3,000.

If we were renting, it would cost around 20,000 Pakistani rupees a month, or about $50. Renting might have been cheaper in the short term, but I love having a space all our own.

A meal at a restaurant is usually between $2 for local spots and $7 for Western fare, but cooking at home is much less expensive and often tastier. WiFi costs around $8 for unlimited data each month, and I pay $4 for 10 gigabytes of data for my SIM card.

Hot water is also not a given in Hunza — but an $80 gas-powered water heater solved that, with refills totaling about $20 a month. The electricity that does come is only about $2 a month, and the cold running water, sourced from a glacier, is free.

Aliabad has a cold desert climate.

The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Frequently frozen pipes and a lack of central heating mean winter can be difficult.

Having spent most of my life in Connecticut, I was used to cold, long winters, and I find Hunza's to be shorter. 

Winter limits my daily activities, but it almost feels like a cozy hibernation period.

I spend lazy days working by my bukhari — a traditional fireplace.

The benefits of living in Hunza Valley far outweigh any negatives

I save thousands each month compared with living in a US city, and my quality of life is infinitely better.

I avoid the American hustle culture, which I find toxic. The people I meet in Hunza are generally quiet, polite, and respectful. I breathe clean air and eat organic, home-cooked food for every meal. 

Though my solo journey to Pakistan started as a trip, Hunza Valley is now my home. I've even obtained the equivalent of permanent residency. With the money I've saved, I hope to travel to other countries, with Hunza as my base.

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Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to The New York Times, The Washington Post, AP and others

Migrants reach through a border wall for clothing handed out by volunteers as they wait between two border walls to apply for asylum Friday, May 12, 2023, in San Diego. Hundreds of migrants remain waiting between the two walls, many for days. The image was part of a series by Associated Press photographers Ivan Valencia, Eduardo Verdugo, Felix Marquez, Marco Ugarte Fernando Llano, Eric Gay, Gregory Bull and Christian Chavez that won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. Credit: AP/Gregory Bull

NEW YORK — The New York Times and The Washington Post were awarded three Pulitzer Prizes apiece on Monday for work in 2023 that dealt with everything from the war in Gaza to gun violence, and The Associated Press won in the feature photography category for coverage of global migration to the U.S.

Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel and its aftermath produced work that resulted in two Pulitzers and a special citation. The Times won for text coverage that the Pulitzer board described as “wide-ranging and revelatory,” while the Reuters news service won for its photography. The citation went to journalists and other writers covering the war in Gaza.

The prestigious public service award went to ProPublica for reporting that “pierced the thick wall of secrecy” around the U.S. Supreme Court to show how billionaires gave expensive gifts to justices and paid for luxury travel. Reporters Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott, Brett Murphy, Alex Mierjeski and Kirsten Berg were honored for their work.

The Pulitzers honored the best in journalism from 2023 in 15 categories, as well as eight arts categories focused on books, music and theater. The public service winner receives a gold medal. All other winners receive $15,000.

The 15 photos in AP’s winning entry were taken across Latin America and along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and California in a year when immigration was one of the world’s biggest stories. They were shot by AP staffers Greg Bull, Eric Gay, Fernando Llano, Marco Ugarte and Eduardo Verdugo, and longtime AP freelancers Christian Chavez, Felix Marquez and Ivan Valencia.

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“These raw and emotional images came about through day-to-day coverage of a historic moment in multiple countries documenting migrants at every step of their treacherous journeys,” said Julie Pace, the AP’s senior vice president and executive editor.

The United States has seen more than 10 million border arrivals in the last five years, with migrants arriving from a wide range of new locations like Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti and African countries, in contrast with earlier eras.

Migrants sit under a sign marking the Panama-Colombia border during their trek across the Darien Gap, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The image was part of a series by Associated Press photographers Ivan Valencia, Eduardo Verdugo, Felix Marquez, Marco Ugarte Fernando Llano, Eric Gay, Gregory Bull and Christian Chavez that won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. Credit: AP/Ivan Valencia

The AP has won 59 Pulitzer Prizes, including 36 for photography. The news cooperative was named a finalist for the national reporting Pulitzer on Monday for its coverage of hundreds of thousands of children who disappeared from public schools during the pandemic.

In citing the Times for its work in Israel and Gaza, the Pulitzer board mentioned its coverage of the country’s intelligence failures, along with the attack and Israel’s military response.

The award comes even as The Times has faced some controversy about its coverage; last month a group of journalism professors called on the publication to address questions about an investigation into gender-based violence during the Hamas attack on Israel.

The Times’ Hannah Dreier won a Pulitzer in investigative reporting for her stories on migrant child labor across the United States. Contributing writer Katie Engelhart won the newspaper’s third Pulitzer, in feature writing, for her portrait of a family struggling with a matriarch’s dementia.

Migrants planning to start walking across the Darien Gap from Colombia to Panama in hopes of reaching the U.S. gather at the trailhead camp in Acandi, Colombia, Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The image was part of a series by Associated Press photographers Ivan Valencia, Eduardo Verdugo, Felix Marquez, Marco Ugarte Fernando Llano, Eric Gay, Gregory Bull and Christian Chavez that won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. Credit: AP/Ivan Valencia

“Every one of the winners and finalists showcases a drive for original, revelatory reporting that underpins so much of what we produce, from the biggest storylines in the news to feature writing as well as classic investigations,” said Joe Kahn, the Times' executive editor.

The Washington Post staff won in national reporting for its “sobering examination” of the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, which came with some gut-wrenching photos. “We were eager to find a way to cover it differently and change the conversation about mass shootings,” Peter Walstein, the Post’s senior national enterprise editor, said in the newspaper.

The Post’s David E. Hoffman won in editorial writing for a “compelling and well-researched” series on how authoritarian regimes repress dissent in the digital age. Its third award went to contributor Vladimir Kara-Murza, for commentaries written from a Russian prison cell.

The New Yorker magazine won two Pulitzers. Sarah Stillman won in explanatory reporting for her report on the legal system’s reliance on felony murder charges. Contributor Medar de la Cruz won in illustrated reporting and commentary for his story humanizing inmates in the Rikers Island jail in New York City.

The staff of Lookout Santa Cruz in California won in the breaking news category for what the prize board called “nimble community-minded coverage” of flooding and mudslides. On its website Monday, Lookout Santa Cruz said that it made its coverage free at a time of crisis in the community, and also used text messages to reach people without power.

“In short, we did our jobs,” the staff said in an unsigned article, “and we heard so many thanks for it. The Pulitzer is icing on that cake.”

The Pulitzers gave a second award in national reporting to the Reuters staff for an “eye-opening” series that probed Elon Musk’s automobile and aerospace businesses.

In local reporting, Sarah Conway of City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler of the Invisible Institute won for an investigative series on missing Black girls and women in Chicago, which showed how racism and the police contributed to the problem.

The Pulitzer in criticism went to Justin Chang of The Los Angeles Times for evocative and genre-spanning coverage of movies. The Pulitzer board's second special citation went to the late hip-hop critic Greg Tate.

The awards are administered by Columbia University in New York, which itself has been in the news for student demonstrations against the war in Gaza. The Pulitzer board met away from Columbia this past weekend to deliberate on its winners.

The Pulitzers announced that five of the 45 finalists this year used artificial intelligence in research and reporting of their submissions. It was the first time the board required applicants for the award to disclose use of AI.

The prizes were established in the will of newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer and first awarded in 1917.

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Mixing Southern charm and hospitality with the bright lights of the big city, Charlotte is a dynamic destination that offers activities and attractions for all types of travelers. Perhaps most notably, the Queen City is known for its extensive collection of museums, providing tourists with an opportunity to enjoy cultural and historic experiences during their trip.

From esteemed art museums and historical homes to the infamous NASCAR Hall of Fame, there are Charlotte museums for every age and interest.

These are the best museums in Charlotte for any traveler:

• 500 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
• $15 per adult, $6 per child

Famously known as North Carolina's first art museum, the Mint Museum is considered to be one of the top Charlotte museums. Featuring two locations — one in Randolph and another in Uptown — the Mint Museum strives to make art accessible and appealing to everyone. The exhibits at the museum include a collection of permanent and rotating galleries, all of which are designed to expose people to a wide range of art, artists and styles. From contemporary art to classic American art, the museum has endless pieces that are intriguing, insightful and memorable.

• 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215
• $10 per adult, $7 per child between 6-17, no admission fee for children under 5

A great spot for first-time visitors to Charlotte is the Charlotte Museum of History, which is considered to be one of the top museums in the city. Inside the museum, visitors will discover six engaging and interactive exhibits that aim to tell the story of Charlotte's history and how it became the modern, interconnected community that it is today. In addition, visitors are able to explore the historic grounds of the museum, which houses some of the oldest properties in North Carolina, some of which date back to the time of the American Revolution.

• 400 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28202
• $27 per adult, $20 for children between 4-12

Racing's biggest fans often travel to Charlotte in order to experience the NASCAR Hall of Fame, which is easily considered to be one of Charlotte best museums. With an atmosphere that is as exciting and electric as race day itself, the NASCAR Hall of Fame features interactive exhibits that tell the history of the sport and the stories of its legends. Popular exhibits include the Racing Simulators, the Hall of Honor and the Heritage Speedway. Whether you have watched one NASCAR race or you are a lifelong fan, you are sure to fall in love with this iconic Charlotte museum.

• 420 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
• $9 per adult, $5 for children between 11-18, no admission fee for children under 10.

As one of the newest additions to the Charlotte museum scene, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art has become a beloved attraction in the city. It first opened its doors in 2010 after the Bechtler family donated a significant portion of their modern and contemporary art collection to the museum. Today, visitors step into the lobby and are struck by the magnificence of The Firebird , a mirror mosaic sculpture that stands more than 17 feet tall. While it's the first monumental piece of art that anyone sees at the museum, The Firebird is only the beginning of this breathtaking collection.

• 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206
• $15 per person, no admission fee for children under 5

At the time that Rosedale was built in 1815, it was a plantation that was located more than 3 miles away from the nearby city. Today, however, it's a piece of history that's been preserved within an urban environment and it's one of the most well-known history museums in Charlotte. The heart of the museum is the historic Rosedale house, which is open for guided tours. The organization that operates and maintains Historic Rosedale aims to create enlightening exhibits that tell the stories of the people who lived in the house and the enslaved African Americans who were forced to work the land, allowing visitors to develop an authentic and well-rounded understanding of this property's history.

• 551 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
• $9 per adult, $7 per child between 6-17, no admission fee for children under 5

The Harvey B Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture has earned a reputation for being one of the best Charlotte museums for unique cultural experiences. This immersive museum offers more than just exhibits on African American history and culture in Charlotte, but it also hosts performances, screenings and engaging discussions, bringing the community together to cherish the many contributions that African Americans have made in the community over the course of its history.

• 401 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
• Free admission

The Levine Museum of the New South is not quite a history museum, yet not quite a modern art museum. Instead, it's truly a community museum that works to showcase the stories of the past while unveiling the power of the future. At any given time, there are usually a handful of exhibits on display, all of which are designed with various elements in order to captivate the minds and hearts of visitors of all ages. By curating engaging exhibits and planning community celebrations, this museum reveals the spirit and resilience of this incredible city.

• 601 S. Tryon St. Ste. 138, Charlotte, NC 28202
• $24 per adult, $20 per child between 5-12

Easily the most mesmerizing museum in Charlotte, the Museum of Illusions features visual and sensory exhibits that are designed to confound the mind and confuse the senses. You never quite know what is real and what is not as you walk through the captivating illusion rooms. As you wind through the museum, you will encounter illusion rooms that allow you to feel like you are walking upside down as well as some rooms that absolutely convince you that you are tilted. It's a mind-bending experience and one that cannot be missed if you are spending time in Charlotte.

• 168 W. 6th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
• Pricing varies based on demand. $23-$29 per adult, $18-$24 per child

Discovery Place Science is not only one of the top Charlotte museums for families with children, but it is one of the best museums in Charlotte for adults who simply love science. Featuring hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, Discovery Place Science is the kind of museum that brings the world of science to life. On any given day at the museum, you can conduct your own experience, manipulate exhibits in order to see science in action or attend a live show in order to watch a lab take place in real time.

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