I couldn’t wait to visit this fascinating and seldom-visited country, with its beautiful landscape and almost total lack of tourists. I had previously heard incredible stories from fellow travellers who had visited Pakistan, so I was really excited to discover the destination for myself.Many people who haven’t been to Pakistan perceive it as a dangerous country, based on the negative stories we hear from our media news outlets in the West. I wanted to experience Pakistan’s incredible hospitality and stunning scenery first-hand and make my own decision about this country. I set off with an open mind and an appetite for adventure.Pakistan has come a long way since its issues with the borders of Afghanistan over 10 years ago. During the two weeks that I spent in Pakistan, I did not once feel threatened or unsafe. Wherever I went, I was greeted with a friendly smile. In fact, I received the best hospitality from any country I have visited in the world so far! Before I departed for Pakistan, I was met with mixed responses, ranging from ‘Wow, that should be an incredible adventure’ to ‘Be very careful'. Many people were concerned for my safety, purely because of the negative press that Pakistan has received in the past. I'm so glad that I didn't let this negativity affect me because this was truly the trip of a lifetime. It's a spectacular and completely misunderstood destination that I cannot recommend highly enough.