I wish to thank Nighat Faruqi, Conferencing Nomads for my recently completed tour of The Stans and The Caucasus. Thank you for organising such a fabulous agenda. The organisation was faultless – excellent hotels, restaurants, with travel in spacious coaches, with excellent drivers, with room to spare. The medical conferences were most informative, well run and interesting. I learnt a lot. The local guides we had were outstanding: friendly and knowledgeable with good English. It was delightful having them proudly show us their countries, their culture, fabulous architecture and beautiful but varied scenery. I look forward to meeting some of the wonderful co- travellers on another tour and recommend Conferencing Nomads wholeheartedly. All the best for the future,

I just want to say a big thank you to Nighat Faruqi for my trip to Uzbekistan. Everything on the trip was so meticulously planned making it so easy to participate. The hotels were great, the buses were good, and the guides were terrific too. Most of all, the people on the trip were just lovely to travel with. Thank you for all the effort you must have put in. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

We would like to sincerely thank Nighat for the organisation of the Uzbekistan Tour. We were attending a Conferencing Nomads’ tour for the first time and were quite impressed with its organisation and smooth running. It was one of the best organised tours that we have ever attended, and with the medical conferencing twist; it was a bonus. Wow, we wish we had participated in your earlier tours....It was a wonderful tour, meeting wonderful people and visiting wonderful places, not to leave out commenting on glorious local foods (plav and samsa. yum,yum). The guides were knowledgeable and professional and yet warm and kind....they are both credit to their wonderful country. The hotels, sites visited, the venues for our lunches and dinners were all fantastic (well organised and thoughtfully chosen). We wish you all the best and cannot wait for another invitation to tour with Conferencing Nomads

In the Spring of 2023 and the Autumn of 2024, I toured Northern Pakistan with the Conferencing Nomads. The first trip was so good that I returned for more wonderful experiences. Our trips were well organised with excellent accommodation, lovely food, and skilful drivers to look after us. Each trip also had an experienced tour leader who added quality to the overall experiences. We appreciated and enjoyed the hospitality of the local people, the opportunity to see spectacular scenery and learn about the cultures and history of this region. We all loved our visits to local schools and clinics that were so beneficial for personal experiences. Sincere thanks to the Conferencing Nomads for providing us with experiences much beyond expectations. Such lifelong memories have now been made. I look forward to future exciting tours with the Conferencing Nomads who are just the best at planning, flexibility and caring. It is such a privilege to travel with you.

Philippa Kearney

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Thank you, Nighat, for ensuring that the conference “ Natural Splendours of Northern Pakistan” left Christopher and I with such endearing memories of your incredible country. I am not sure what we expected but were both overwhelmed by the tour. From the moment that we were met at the Islamabad International Airport to our goodbyes everything went smoothly; it was beautifully organised. The extent of the tour enabled us to really appreciate the magnificence and size of the Karakoram Mountains. The geography of Northern Pakistan is breathtaking, we loved seeing the apricot blossoms, the stone walls, the children playing everywhere, the medieval forts, Attabad Lake, the complex history of the Gilgit Baltistan region. The food was outstanding, highlighted by the Iftar evening celebrations in Islamabad. Mehraab, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and again a highlight was he and our drivers dancing on our last night in the Hunza Valley. Thank you to Zen Holidays for your generosity. Nighat, we look forward to more tours in your company Conferencing Nomads, a perfect name for tours that are unusual.

Mrs Lindy Priest

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I would like to thank you Nighat for our wonderful trip to Spain to experience the architectural, religious and cultural aspects of Islam in Spain, through the many centuries. The tour was beautifully and thoughtfully organised, which then provided the best possible environment to experience the incredible sites we visited. The accommodation in every city was superb, the meals and restaurants were wonderful and always reflected the flavours of the region we were in. Having some planned free time in each city also provided the opportunity to reflect on and explore more of the sites we had previously been guided through. Our thanks also go to Antonio, Wonder Spain who was our tireless guide throughout the trip and to all the local guides whose enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge made the trip even more memorable. We continue to reflect on the incredible architectural history we saw and learnt about, it was a fantastic trip. We look forward to hearing of more trips by Conferencing Nomads. Very best wishes and thanks

Dear Nighat, the trip you organised to Northern Pakistan for the Medical Group- Conferencing Nomads was wonderful. The rich history - The Silk Road, Gilgit/Baltistan forts, and palaces (Little Tibet), Gandhara Buddha sites, breathtaking scenery, orchards in blossom surrounded by the mighty Himalayas, Hindukush and Karakorum ranges, the Indus, and its tributaries. Interesting people, great shopping and I miss the food-be it in Hunza or the cities. Everyone in the group, we travelled with, made the trip so memorable.

“Thank you so much Nighat for organising such a wonderful trip through Türkiye. There are not enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe what a wonderful time the kids and I had. I was a bit apprehensive bringing my teenage children along but must I say the tour was well catered for all ages. Everything was exceptionally well organised from day one until we said our goodbyes. The choice of hotels, restaurants (all had delicious food and lovely ambience) and sites visited were amazing. Ibrahim (tour guide) had a wealth of knowledge and went above and beyond to ensure my daughters dietary requirements were met. Looking forward to joining you again in the future. Sadia (Sydney, Australia)”