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Photos: Best places to travel in Pakistan, Italy, Austria and Armenia

Gulf News readers share pictures of their favourite holiday destinations

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Manuel Almario, Senior News Editor
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Thaal Kumraat, Upper Dir, Pakistan
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Trekking in Kumraat, Upper Dir, Pakistan
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Winter time in Saalbach, Austria
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow in Saalbach, Austria
Michelle Cantillana/Gulf News reader
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Winter trekking in Yerevan, Armenia
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Enjoying the view in Yerevan, Armenia
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Winter time in Nathiagali, Galyiat, Pakistan
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Panjpeer Rocks, the highest point of Danoi Ridge in Kotli Sattian, Kahuta at an altitude of approximately 1,800 meters. It's called Panjpeer because of a shrine at the top.
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Visitors at the Cathedral of Florence, Santa Maria, Florence, Italy
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Gondolas in Venice Italy
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Shyok river near Kersi Valley, Pakistan
Gohar Balti/Gulf News reader
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Beautiful sun setting on Haldi cones view from Saling suspension bridge Khaplu Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan
Gohar Balti/Gulf News reader
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Nathiagali Forest,Galyiat, Pakistan
Hashaam Zeb/Gulf News reader
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Autumnal Kashal Park, Ghowari, Gilgit, Baltistan, Pakistan
Gohar Balti/Gulf News reader
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Colour of autumn, Sok Nala Skardu, Gilgit, Baltistan, Pakistan
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A tourist enjoys the autumn of Gilgit Baltistan in Sok Nala Skardu, Pakistan
Gohar Balti/Gulf News reader
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Kala Pani, Kumraat, Upper Dir, Pakistan
Hashaam Zeb/Gulf News reader
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Passu Cones, Northern Pakistan
Lougeneil Ian/Gulf News reader
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Jahazbanda Kumraat, Upper Dir, Pakistan
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Magnificent Kumraat Forest view, Upper Dir, Pakistan
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