{"id":214391,"date":"2019-01-09T13:18:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T08:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=214391"},"modified":"2019-01-09T14:08:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T09:08:38","slug":"5-things-you-should-absolutely-do-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/5-things-you-should-absolutely-do-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Absolutely Do This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here and we need to make the most of it.<\/p>\n<p>So here&#8217;s a couple of ideas that can make this chilly season a memorable one.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Grab a Good Book<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214496 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List.jpg 770w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List-561x339.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List-364x220.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List-758x458.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Food-Tank-Winter-Book-List-608x367.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While there is this general idea that you make a summer reading list, pulling out a good book any time of the year is a delight. Particularly, when the weather outside is frightful nothing beats cozying up to a heater, with a good book in hand.<\/p>\n<p>December is actually when you should consider catching up on your reading lists. And while you&#8217;re at, brew yourself some hot chocolate to go with it.<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Get In Touch<\/b><strong>\u00a0with Nature<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-213615 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-384x216.jpg 384w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-364x205.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-561x316.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-758x426.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-608x342.jpg 608w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-85x48.jpg 85w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/camping-pod-171x96.jpg 171w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the weather outside may be a little bit chilly, don&#8217;t let that cramp out on your adventurous spirit. For starters, it&#8217;s easier to hike in the cold, given how movement keeps you warm.<\/p>\n<p>For those that would like to take it a step further, you can camp out in the cold.\u00a0In fact, consider heading up to Swat to camp out. The Ministry of Touristy has even set up <a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/your-camping-trip-to-swat-just-got-a-lot-easier-with-these-fully-featured-pods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camping pods<\/a> in Swat and two other places to aid campers that headed up to enjoy the scenic beauty. Prices of these pods are lower in the winters so make use of this season.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Bring out the Board Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-rn9mu1ykbma\" style=\"max-width:662px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-rn9mu1ykbma\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rN9MU1ykBMA?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"372\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/rN9MU1ykBMA?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"662\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p>There&#8217;s no hard and fast rule that board games are just for the holiday season. Nothing like a board game to play away the rainy day blues.<\/p>\n<p>Besides Ludo and chess, your board game options can vary from Monopoly to Trivial Pursuit.<\/p>\n<p>Even card games are a great winter pastime. Given Poker Nights are a thing that usually happen after dark, that&#8217;s all the better for this season.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Explore Chai Places<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"910\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea.jpg 910w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea-561x158.jpg 561w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea-364x102.jpg 364w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea-758x213.jpg 758w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/steeped_tea-608x171.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Islamabad isn&#8217;t the best place when it comes to eating out, unlike Karachi or Lahore. However, it does have a bunch of good chai (tea) places for all budgets.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not a chai person and are just doing this cause its winter, you won&#8217;t be disappointed with <em>Sattar Bakhsh<\/em> or <em>Chaye Khana. Qishmish<\/em> also has pretty great chai.<\/p>\n<p>For something more dramatic, head to Saidpur. The chai there is okay but the atmosphere is A-plus.<\/p>\n<p>If you love chai in all its brews and forms, you might wanna head to <em>Tea Leaf<\/em> and <em>Coffee Bean<\/em>. That place has all assortments of chai and coffee, from the sugary stuff to the caffeine packed power brews.<\/p>\n<p>For something refreshing there&#8217;s also bubble tea in Centaurus. <em>Boboa<\/em> also has all your chai, shake and comfort food requirements down.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Comfort Food for the Winter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_214495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-214495\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214495\" src=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gajrela.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gajrela.jpg 275w, https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Gajrela-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-214495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: Naturally Rosy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Speaking of comfort food, halwa is a staple desi comfort food. While <em>Gajar ka Halwa or Gajrela<\/em> are standard choices, winter brings a whole of range of the sweet treat. We got <em>Khajor ka Halwa\u00a0<\/em>(made with dates) to Apple Halwa (maybe just a Pindi thing but its very much real I assure you).<\/p>\n<p>Halwa is definitely comfort food for the winter. Naturally we crave high fat foods in winters because the brain knows that fat will keep you warm.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are looking for something not too sweet, <em>Paya\u00a0<\/em>(goat or beef hooves cooked to a sticky stew) can warm your heart (and you).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here and we need to make the most of it. So here&#8217;s a couple of ideas that can make this chilly season a memorable one. 1. Grab a Good Book While there is this general idea that you make a summer reading list, pulling out a good book any time of the year is a delight. 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