GALLERY: Faces of Lahore

Last month (October 2025) I made my first visit to Pakistan, with Lahore as my arrival point. I had no idea what to expect – British-Pakistani friends, and an increasing number of Youtubers, told me I was in for a warm welcome, but years of media scare stories lurked at the back of my mind.

Within minutes of getting out on the streets I learned that my friends (and those Youtubers) were right – Pakistan is without doubt the friendliest country on the planet and Lahore, with its chaotic streets, delicious street food, and welcoming locals, is the perfect introduction.

I spent three days there, much of it in the old Walled City, and could’ve easily spent the whole week there. Just wandering around taking photos, stopping for an onion bhaji, and sitting drinking tea and talking politics with random locals was an absolute pleasure. So here’s a portrait gallery in tribute to the people who gave me such a great first impression of their country.