Today we will take an interview with this personality who recently visited Pakistan. We really wanted to know about her experience and her journey, and after we talked, we came to understand how she was feeling after coming here.
So lets start!
Vikki Horsley is a young and energetic traveler. She basically belongs to England . Vikki Horsley is currently a student studying health science. She has been traveling since 7+ years and travelled around 22 countries so far and found Pakistan one of the most hospitable and peaceful country.
Lets start over Most Interesting interview with the most gorgeous lady Vikki Horsley
Traveling, seeing the world, meeting new people, and seeing new ways of life.
What is your Passion?
At what age did you start Travelling?
I first went abroad on holiday as a small child, but I first started traveling properly in 2018 at the age of 24.
I was looking for a cheap holiday outside of Europe and ended up traveling to Morocco, where I fell in love with the people and the culture and knew that I wanted to see the rest of the world.
How did you start traveling?
What motivates you to travel the world?
To meet people and learn and grow from the diversity and differences of the world.
How many countries you have traveled to so far?
Almost 27, when I find a country I love I travel back to it many times, so I’m more interested in exploring counties fully than ticking counties off a list.
From my friend Jay Palfrey who has traveled to Pakistan three times.
How did you learn about Pakistan?
I wanted to travel there as Jay had told me how amazing it was, and also after looking on google I was super interested in the country. The diversity from the crazy busy cities to the calm chilled mountains interested me.
What motivates you to travel to Pakistan?
How is the most amazing thing you have experienced in Pakistan so far?
The most amazing thing I experienced in Pakistan was the people – they are so kind and welcoming and hospitable.
I feel super happy that I got to experience Pakistan and also I can’t wait to come back again and see more of the country.
How do you feel after visiting Pakistan?
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Hunza, Attabad, Mingora, Peshawar, Fairy Meadows.
What places do you visit in Pakistan?
Hunza
Which place do you like the most?
Why only that place & what you like the most? [The place you love the most in Pakistan]
It’s really hard to choose one place! I loved every place I visited for different reasons, but Hunza was so peaceful and relaxed with amazing people and AMAZING views of the mountains!
One word about Hunza Valley?
Spectacular!
Amazing!
One Word for Pakistan?
What about Lahore / Islamabad?
I loved both of these cities for totally different reasons. Lahore is crazy and busy and wild and full of life, and I loved riding on the back of bikes. Islamabad is peaceful and tranquil and so green, a very relaxed and calming city.
Tell me about the journey from your country to Pakistan?
I traveled by plane with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow with a short stop in Doha
What are the main things you feel changed from your country to Pakistan?
Pakistan has far nicer people than my country! Also, the food in Pakistan is so much hotter compared to England.
The weather! I’ll miss the sunshine, and also the people and the mountains
What you will miss about Pakistan?
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met so far?
In Pakistan? I met a lot of interesting people, but the guard at the fort in Hunza was super cool with his very interesting beard! If we’re talking about outside Pakistan then a few years back in a cave in Jordan I met a girl called Teresie Hommersand who was solo cycling from South Africa to Norway due to the climate – she was such an inspiration and so brave!
What’s been your scariest moment?
My scariest moment was by far Fairy Meadows!! The jeep ride was scary, then I had to take the horse to the Meadows as I felt dizzy from the altitude and my horse loved to walk on the edge of the very narrow cliff path!
Favorite dress from Pakistan / any picture?
Wowwww that’s hard to choose! I LOVE all the clothes in Pakistan, they’re stunning.
Rate Pakistan’s cities which you have visited?
Peshawar was my favorite city! So full of life, good food, amazing people and a really good atmosphere.
Will you come back to Pakistan again?
Yes for sure. Sadly this time I didn’t get to visit Skardu or Kalash so next time I will visit these places for sure, and I will also visit the South. One day I would also love to visit Kashmir.
Favorite person in Pakistan which you met?
Nazima, a skier from Afghanistan
Lahore traffic!
Craziest thing about Pakistan?
Favorite URDU word you have learned in Pakistan?
I actually didn’t learn much as everyone spoke such good English! So I would have to say SHUKRIA!
Are you feeling safe here in Pakistan?
Yup, I never once felt uncomfortable or unsafe in Pakistan.
Best Picture in Pakistan
How many bikes are on the roads! I’ve never seen so many.
Any surprise in Pakistan?
Yes, so much! I also really love the green mountain tea
Did you like Tea of Pakistan?
YUM!
One word for Pakistani Biryani?
Kabul restaurant in Islamabad – the most delicious Afghan food!!
Favorite Pakistani Restaurant?
Now everyone is curious to know about yourself, who you are from, where you belong, your favorite food personality, etc. So let’s share your Personal detail.
How many siblings you are?
I have two sisters and one brother
Who is the person at home that you miss the most?
My little niece
What home comfort do you miss the most?
Roast dinners
What about your education?
I am currently in my fifth year of studying health science
Your YouTube/ Instagram Channel?
My Instagram is vikkihorsley
Favorite country so far?
Iraq is my absolute favorite country – I have visited it three times so far and it totally stole my heart.
What’s your ultimate goal in life?
I have a list of counties saved on my phone that I want to visit (which is forever getting longer) – my goal is to tick them all off.
5.5 weeks when I traveled Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan
What’s the longest you’ve been away from home?
What’s your dream job?
I’m actually not very career-focused so I don’t really have a dream job, work for me is just really a way to pay for the travels. However, I would really like to work abroad for a year or so, maybe in Baghdad.
How do you manage your traveling (Time & Financials) so people get motivated by you?
When I am home in England I work two jobs and crazy hours so that I can save a lot of money to travel. I usually work about 70+ hours a week. One of my jobs is 0 hours so I can pick when I work, and at my main job I do overtime and take it as additional annual leave so that I can take multiple trips per year.
What’s been the weirdest thing you’ve seen?
Erm, I actually really can’t think of anything off the top of my head. I’ve seen a lot of cool and interesting things, but not really anything I could call weird.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned?
People all around the world are more similar than we realize despite our differences. We all want the same things in life, peace, and security. We all grow up similarly. I have friends in Iraq who grew up watching the same TV shows as me and a friend from Russia who grew up listening to the same song as school discos as we did in the UK.
Who is your dream travel companion?
There’s a travel blogger on Instagram who’s not very well known heyradhia – she’s a solo Muslim female traveler and I love her style of travel and watching her adventures. I think she would be so cool to travel with!
What was the best place you stayed in?
This is a tough one – I’ve stayed in so many amazing places around the world. I stayed at Antique Terrace Suites in Cappadocia and which was a spectacular hotel .
What is your dream traveling experience?
o travel Yemen, the land from which we have coffee! I would really love to visit Sanaa one day along with Aden and Shibam and everywhere in-between.
What’s your top travel tip?
Never ever listen to the news or travel advice from others telling you not to go to places – if you’re interested then book the flight and go find out for yourself! (Also, grab a sim card at the airport as soon as you land, especially if traveling solo).
Travel, obviously 😊
If you wrote a novel, what would it be about?
So hope everyone like this interview and if anyone has any questions about Vikki Horsley then you can comment below then we will try to connect back with you. Thank you!
