Adam Hodge set out to explore the real Pakistan. What he discovered challenges all our notions of what it means to be a tourist.

Against the backdrop of fear-mongering media and against the advice of his family, Adam Hodge set out to explore the real Pakistan. From Islamabad to the un-touristed Taliban-plagued northern regions of the country, Hodge’s travelogue defies expectations and serves as a wake-up call to all travelers.

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About the Author

Adam Hodge, author of Pakistan Chronicles: A Road Trip Through An Unpredictable CountryAdam Hodge is a freelance writer and editor who is currently based in Shanghai. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and East Asian studies from McGill University. After working as an editor for AskMen, he left North America to drive a jeep overland from Europe to South Asia via Turkey, Iran and Pakistan, visiting some of the most volatile regions on the planet in the process. His upcoming travels will see him drive through East and Central Asia and the Caucasus on the road back to Europe. Follow his travels on Twitter: @adamihodge