I flew to Pakistan for Quetta Chai 🇵🇰

I'm back in Pakistan after nearly 2 years having not been back here. Last time I came to Pakistan I flew into Karachi, but the flight was awful, arriving at 2am and taking another 2 hours to get through immigration.
This time I thought I'd try my luck and fly into Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, as it's much calmer than the other cities.
I made it through immigration by around 10pm which is pretty early compared to my previous trip.
Normally after arriving in a country I try to get cash out from the ATM as soon as possible, but Pakistan is weird in that foreign cards only were at a few very specific ATM's, none of which are at the airport, so I was cashless upon arrival as it's difficult to get Pakistani Rupees abroad since it's not a popular currency.
Right as I left the ATM area I was approached by this friendly taxi driver Faheem who offered to take me to my hotel for 5000 PKR, which is nearly double what I've paid in the past for a taxi in Islamabad.
Inflation in Pakistan is pretty crazy at the moment so it's understandable that the price has gone up. I still think I got a bit overcharged, but when you're stranded at 10pm without any cash at the airport, you don't have much to bargain with.
Faheem took me for my favorite drink of Quetta chai, before then taking me to an ATM and onward to my hotel.
0:00 Arriving in Islamabad
8:25 Quetta Chai (Local Milk Tea)
18:10 $110 Luxury Islamabad Hotel
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[@deepkxmar]

Views About to go up! Honestly i love chris when he is in pakistan or india!

[@ritvik33]

Love from INDIA ❤

[@m_k_true]

please come india rajsthan city jodhur

[@Shakirullah-hh3mt]

Most welcome

[@GiantxMonster]

#DesiChris

[@ArtIndia123]

​@@m_k_trueजोधपुर मे कटु हे रे

[@vishwarao6064]

​@@ArtIndia123 कुड़ी

[@naboni_18]

The way you learn Urdu is very impressive. This indicates you are a talented person.

[@jaylloyd817]

Ive been watching for quiet sometime and today i actually finally decided to sub because you've become the influence to believe that the world is filled with wholesome people. from viet to ph to now pk. i havent seen a single hostiliatle soul and its incredible! Make me want to just drop everything just to explore the world and create these amazing experiences. You and Ali make very fine content and i greatly appreciate it.

[@shrikanthpai6604]

Whichever country you visit , your experience and perspective as a tourist is just a small glimpse of the reality.

[@kay-fg8zy]

Welcome back - I was actually waiting for new Pakistan vlogs - looking forward to it :)

[@Ramazan-Selmani]

Finnaly this guy back in pakistan, I dunno i just love Pakistani serries, love from Indonesia to Pakistani

[@jessicapowell622]

Watching from Kentucky 🇺🇸 Chris you make me want to visit Pakistan as well.

[@OzamaYung]

I'm a Pakistani who has lived in Kentucky for 2.5 years in bowling Green, been to rocksville, Louisville and Lexington as well. I must say that I miss America and American values. Also, I so much miss the countryside, amish people and the green scapes. You guys are blessed Miss y'all. 👌

[@jessicapowell622]

Thank you so much for the positivity towards my state & city!

[@OzamaYung]

@@jessicapowell622 you're most welcome.

[@RevitalizeRealm]

Hmm..

[@roadtofreedom786]

Whenever you plan to come please be my guest. ❤

[@abrarkiyani]

Welcome back to Pakistan Hope you will have more fun than the last trip you had in Pakistan Take care and good luck

[@TheKhanQuest]

For about 4000 pkr you can rent a nice Toyota newer model with driver per day, just add your own gas. 5000 price point is outrageous, its sad that he even knew that he is being recorded, and knows that people will see it. If people just realized that just by being honest and a nice person you would have most likely gotten a lot more then what you originally asked for.

[@nabeelkh]

Not justifying his actions. But times have changed and we have hardly taught our people not to lie, cheat etc. If the person from the peon to the top ministers fleece the money, you can't expect an average person not to do so when they get a chance.

[@ogueriviews]

Magnificent video! Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@ramsha2000]

I just searched you on KZbin and there you are back in Pakistan. So good to see you here again.

[@docjackal8511]

Is he back or is this an old re-upload?

[@ahson6249]

Chris my man! You're back! I'm just a few weeks behind you. Looking forward to videos from Lahore!! It would be really helpful of you could do a little PSA to let the rest of us know what banks take western debit cards. Take care and have a great time, Allah Hafez

[@Fahad_Sultan_Vlogs]

Hi Desi Boy.... Welcome to Islamabad, Pakistan. This is my first video that I have seen on your KZbin channel. After watching this video, I have also subscribed to your KZbin channel and pressed the bell icon You are very nice guy. Lots of Love ❤for you

[@asadmahmood392]

Welcome back bro.. from the core of my heart ❤❤❤❤

[@AtlantisPK]

Welcome to Pakistan again Chris. Hope you will have a great time.

[@DinuBaba]

Welcome back chris, 😊❤

[@xxxkiller_beexxx]

If you aren't getting any rides on Careem there are two more alternative cab services in Islamabad which are Indrive and Yango . I prefer Yango as it is new and customer friendly for now.

[@uwuman101]

Indrive have better vehicles

[@BrentTimm]

I ate at the cafe next to your hotel like 4x a week when I lived in Islamabad!

[@user-hd2pr1fs9p]

Think that hotel guy that took you to your room was expecting a tip, they’re usually quite poor. Welcome back to Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@KretinzUnited]

Well, much less awkward than usually with Chris 😂

[@kay-fg8zy]

People give a tip at the end sometimes

[@Cynically.inclined]

lekin yeh chris bhi to laloo aadmi hai eikdum jhatulal hai, jahan urdu bolni chahiye waha bolta nahi aur jaha bin urdu ke kaam chak sakta hai waha yeh urdu main baat karta rehta hai , i have noticed many a times in india and pakistan that kisi gareeb waiter, hotel porter, streetvendor se yeh eng main baat karne lag jata hai, waha yeh aaram se hindi/urdu main sawaal pooch sakta hai lekin waha yeh apne weird american accent main baat karne lag jatabhai aur gareeb log bechare iski baat samajh nahi paate aur jab yeh kisi well to do indian ya pakistani se milta hai tab yeh urdu ya hindi main kuch na kuch bolta rehta hai, ajeeb insaan hain yeh

[@user-hd2pr1fs9p]

@@Cynically.inclined yes I agree bro he could have spoke Urdu to him because clearly was finding English difficult

[@VK_S]

​@user-hd2pr1fs His IQ is very low

[@salmanskippy]

Welcome back to Pakistan 🇵🇰 Chris. I will be visiting Karachi InshAllah next month after 18 years.

[@Nos316]

Good to see Chris back in Pakistan 🤗... Enjoy your time there!

[@maryamali2981]

5000 is a high fare you paid.. the taxi driver seemed fishy from the start with his over friendly attitude. Please stay away from overly friendly people, they are always looking to derive some benefit of their own

[@ramshahere2225]

He's just friendly. Not fishy

[@DD-fe2xw]

I think the petrol is very expensive these days . The value of rupees has fallen so much. I can't really blame the taxi driver .

[@HaroonKhan-ku6lw]

Don't worry this will go back to america through texes n dollor gambling in Pakistan that's also bcoz of america....

[@jajapani]

Welcome back Chris. I hope you enjoy this stay too. Please be safe and do have a local guide.

[@PripurnanandaGiri-dl5gf]

Thank You Chris. Enjoy Ouetta Chai.

[@itsammar92]

Your description mentioning Karachi is spot on, even though I never landed into Karachi , however I have flown out of it and it took a while to reach the gate. The airport is really bigger than islamabads but then 10x more chaotic as well. Mainly I land in Islamabad and usually I have a smooth process just the luggage can arrive late at times, funny enough my most recent trip everyone's luggage came out quicker than expected. Try visiting the northern areas as well if you have the time, you won't regret it trust me.

[@rramach9091]

Pakistani people are so kind! Love from India

[@dammarsingh8361]

They're kind to the gora, they won't be so kind to you 🤣

[@kaanmehmut8841]

Only to Gora people . They worship them

[@nimishjagtap4271]

Go stay with them

[@samraahmad2002]

No, we are kind to every one , who visit to our country. If you can't believe then visit Pakistan and let get change your views about Pakistan ❤

[@dammarsingh8361]

@@samraahmad2002- You people may be kind, but don't consider other religions your kind... if you know what I mean, and trust me, I have more important things to do in life than to visit Pak 😁

[@AHMII_21]

It's Nice To See You Again In Pakistan Enjoy Your Trip Chris ❤

[@aslammohmd]

Pakistan is love love from india ❤❤

[@president522]

Welcome Back Lewis ♥ This time when you come karachi definitely check out the high end dining scenes like Kababjees and Kolachi

[@ffgameplay90]

Hey man nice to see you again here in Pakistan 👍🏻

[@rajazubair6699]

NOW CHRIS IS ONE OF ICONIC PERSON HERE IN PAK

[@rajazubair6699]

I want met u both Chris someday somewhere hope u remember me I'm from karachi Nd I work at national medical centre don't know why I felt someday we will meet as I wish to serve u my home food stuff

[@imransafeer9079]

Love you Chris. Thanks for visiting Pakistan . Love your videos .❤❤

[@ethanj5143]

This is where you shine :) looking forward to your adventures in Pakistan desi

[@ernestayathuray7395]

keep vlogging Chris - you are one cool brave honest dude🍻

[@intelinsidei]

@18:58 hotel manager, very professional. knows his thing right!! need more like them. love from india!

[@randomknowledge2869]

Warming welcome back bro,long long time see your veloge weldon keep it bro.,

[@dollyradha2137]

I am so happy your back

[@renu_t11]

Yes!!! Love your South Asian travels!!! ❤

[@karen42002]

Love your vlogs Chris!! ❤

[@babarshahbaz6868]

Pakistani hospitality 👌 👏 😍

[@asherbeal8357]

YAY! I am psyched!

[@syedmubashir3250]

Welcome back dude you are amazing

[@sahersaleem123]

Welcome brother ❤

[@Restore2761]

Pakistan is close to India but its give vibe like arab countries.... Old dubai, saudi Arabia, qatar, oman, etc

[@Restore2761]

@Knightriderz786 only hindus think that bro... Because media is portrayed. Poor image of Pakistan.... Whatever media say in news they believe on that and feels satisfied with it....

[@BobWoolmer-kx3ym]

Are you drunk or high on drugs ?

[@meenchanted]

​@Knightriderz786correct ham yahi sochte hai. Sach me ? Vahan bhee development hua hai?

[@24385]

​@@meenchantedbrother check out lahore only with one of the most advanced automated metro train and bus systems...karachi is also developing at a fast rate bcz of its big size its a little slow...skyline is increasing

[@abhinuvdesai1997]

​@@24385you have only 1 metero city, we have 20+ cities with metro and 10+ cities with metro under construction 😂

[@moodwithfood5]

Ooooooo look who is here.... Welcome back bro

[@ilovegingers4ever]

Love this Chris . Imran Khan Zindabad, Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad. Keep enjoying I love all your trips to Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤

[@nairamehar]

Amazing❤️welcome to Pakistan

[@SaadShakir]

Welcome back Chris. if you visit Karachi by any chance in end of January, let's meet please!

[@sharjeeltelenor]

Glad to see you back in Pakistan

[@Arjun-bv8vp]

Hi....Chris.❤ u.come back brother.love from Nepal 🇳🇵🙏

[@user-zo5mk9jd8r]

Welcome back

[@marcoweegerink]

Wow, Chris ... how good you're with languages and people is amazing 👍

[@longiniusspear4565]

cool video Chris

[@MHSHAH.]

Chris welcome to Pakistan my brother ..❤❤❤ Love to see you ❤❤❤

[@fazalmajid2467]

Your sense of humor is next level

[@mashoodhassan4036]

Welcome back home brother!

[@waseem9876]

I admire your knowledge chris

[@faisalafridi3497]

Welcome back dude ❤

[@akarim11760]

chris welcome to Pakistan we were waiting you since a long.

[@sajidibrahim6666]

Welcome's back ❤🇵🇰

[@akritisingh1215official]

Love from ❤ India 🇮🇳

[@alihaiderkhokhar92]

13:31 Another word for Thank you in Pashto is "Dera Manana"

[@pleasentnokia]

Welcome back gonna miss max

[@adnanhaider8241]

Welcome back to Pakistan! Enjoy your stay..

[@zar129]

Welcome back to Pakistan Chris 🎉

[@ihnew786]

Welcome back psthan bhai ❤🇵🇰

[@arshadchohan]

Good to see you back in Pakistan

[@islamzindabaad]

Welcome back Chris 🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@rust719]

That guy took you for a schmuck brother, it costs about 2000 from Isl airport to G7. Also you can get a good enough hotel for 12,000 per night. Book a careem when you get your luggage. That's reliable.

[@user-nk6pp2nf2y]

Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇰 PM Imran Khan is best ❤❤❤❤❤

[@obiejohn623]

Welcome back Chris

[@gichaindochhandcrafts6743]

Welcome to Pakistan sir. Love your videos you are a real person ❤❤

[@GrahamHussain-lu1fn]

Always love the Pakistani vlogs ❤

[@muhammadshamim7427]

The fish that they were offering you rates at 2000 to 4000 rupees. They also use very tasty marination. You could have recovered a great sum if you had that free tasty fish.

[@junaids3046]

2000 is enough for 1 kg cook fish

[@Ha55anBhai]

Welcome to Pakistan it's good to see you again

[@jojiali1781]

Also mostly the only bank my cards works when I visit my home in Karachi is SCB atm machines

[@zubairashraf4224]

Welcome back chris to the land of hospitality...plz be my guest once you reach in lahore

[@devashishsharma4710]

lots of love to you from india ,such a nice and down to earth person you are in hindi tum kaafi hasmukh or milansaar insaan ho

[@CelticMickWalks]

Chris, you have very high standards for rooms. I can find some,in Lahore, for as low a €2 a night, but seriously, I can find loads for 10 to 12 a night

[@RoutineLifeinchina]

Hi Chris, i m Ali, we met in Shanghai, few weeks back. you were at wujiao cheng with a female colleague of yours at shopping store.

[@theevanpyle]

Hi Chris, noticed your using a Go Pro? No Sony action cam?

[@bilalmateen1983]

Chris, this time you must go to Kartarpura Food Street in Rawalpindi. A lot of food shops are open 24 hours, but definitely try to go early morning, as you will get fresh Nihari, Paya, Channa there. And you also must try Sweet Lassi from Kashmir Milk Shop on the same food street.

[@RevitalizeRealm]

Hmm ..

[@bilalmateen1983]

@@RevitalizeRealm Hmm what?

[@mohsantravels4804]

Welcome again to Pakistan ❤️

[@Najmul.Islam1122]

Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩

[@Fahad----]

Welcome to Pakistan, man. 👋🙌

[@hameediqbal299]

Nice to see you here in Pakistan again

[@wasiqatiq2774]

basically if you just click on that search button you wont find any careem at this time in islamabad right now, local taxi apps are good for like 8 in the evening but after that its very hard to find a taxi, so maybe the taxi driver charged you for the late night time on which he was able to operate and not many other taxi drivers.

[@Sahibakhan220]

Pakistan looks very neat and clean ....even their economy is down they have maintained hygiene level

[@ankitt7205]

😂😂

[@Faisalk9p]

Pakistan government is corrupt and poor but people are rich. You will believe it after visiting only.

[@adeelshah3390]

😂

[@Id_give_a_sht]

Economy down country down but country strong better not loser like endians

[@aman9373]

@@Id_give_a_sht awwww someone seems to be crying hard

[@darlenepadilla6186]

happy to see you

[@MrGurungmin]

You must be kidding me , $110 for that hotel room in Pakistan??? That hotel doesn't even looks like its a star hotel, looks more like a Guest House. Anyway Pakistan is in my bucket list as well, especially for the foods and to it's northern country side!!!!Enjoy your stay, Chris.

[@aestheticart130]

Everything in Pakistan has become too expensive now

[@MrGurungmin]

@aestheticart130 tourists are slowly going to Pakistan now but seems like they're looking to stop them likely by rising the prices of everything especially the Accommodations !!!! Sad though.

[@aestheticart130]

@@MrGurungmin its all because of the new government 😶

[@muhammadadilkhan281]

Everything has normal rate not expensive

[@MrGurungmin]

@@muhammadadilkhan281 but dude, that hotel cost US$110 a night! That's awfully expensive for that quality!

[@zaryab_haiderrr]

It was my wish to see you in our country,,, welcome brother ❤️💎

[@IftikharAhmad-uc8nj]

Welcome back, brother😂 happy to see you back. An advice to you is to stay away from political statements.

[@sanketwp2701]

😂😂😂

[@najmashafi3356]

Ohh wel come back

[@Id_give_a_sht]

Welcome back❤️❤️🇵🇰🇵🇰❤️❤️

[@birdsofislamabad8490]

wellcome back

[@MakkahLive777]

Uhi.....u need a new camera for or with night view.....it's not clean...by the way welcome back to Pakistan.... Lots of love n regards n greetings from Copenhagen Denmark

[@KP_814]

Shukria in pashto kor wadan and manana

[@chez7667]

Welcome back siningWaLa beloche❤just ko mirchi lager to meh kYa karhu.😊😅

[@Akashjackk]

Hey love from India mate ❤❤❤❤

[@Stitch97462]

i lived in karachi for 9 years and i am still living in islamabad and my fathers birthday is the day you posted this video