About
Meet Hala
Hi, and welcome to touroclock – I’m so happy you’re here.
If you’re someone who dreams of traveling but worries about costs, logistics, or “where do I even start?”, you’re exactly who I created this space for.
I’m Hala – the planner, storyteller, and slightly over-obsessed itinerary maker behind touroclock.
This blog was born from late-night travel research, budget spreadsheets, and one life-changing trip that made me realize… planning travel is just as exciting to me as the trip itself.
From Pakistan to the World
Long before I ever boarded an international flight, I had already explored almost every corner of Pakistan. Mountains, cities, quiet towns – I was always ready for the next road trip. Travel was never just a vacation for me. It was curiosity. It was learning. It was feeling alive in new places.
But in 2021, I went on my first international trip to Turkey with my husband (Honeymooning), and that’s when everything changed.
We planned that trip entirely on our own. From visas to flight deals, Airbnbs to daily routes, restaurant lists to transport research – we handled it all. And somewhere between comparing hotel locations and mapping out walking routes, I realized something:
I didn’t just love traveling. I loved building the journey.
That trip didn’t just give me memories.
It gave me direction.
So the same year, I started this blog.
How We Travel?
My husband and I now make travel a priority in a very real, practical way. Every year, we sit down, plan our finances, build a travel budget, and make one international trip happen.
Not luxury travel.
Not rushed travel.
Just well-planned, meaningful travel.
We plan our trips together – the dreaming, the decision-making, the “should we really do this?” conversations – but I’m the one behind this website. I write the guides, share the budgets, explain the logistics, and tell the honest stories behind each trip.
Everything you read here is based on real experiences, real planning, and real lessons learned.
Why I Started This Travel Blog?
I created touroclock for travelers who:
- want to travel smart, not expensively
- feel overwhelmed by planning
- love detailed itineraries
- want real experiences beyond basic tourist lists
- appreciate honesty, including what went wrong
I share what worked, what didn’t, what was worth the money, and what wasn’t. Because travel doesn’t have to be perfect to be unforgettable, it just needs to be planned with intention.
My Life Beyond Travel
Professionally, I’m a Chemical Engineer – which probably explains why I naturally love research, details, and structured planning (very useful skills when building travel itineraries). I worked in the field, but life had other plans. Because of my husband’s job(Civil Servant), we moved often, and staying in a traditional role became difficult.
So I shifted gears.
I taught myself SEO from the ground up and slowly built my career in SEO. It wasn’t an overnight shift, but a step-by-step journey of learning, experimenting, and growing – the same way I plan my travels.
Now, I work as a freelance SEO specialist, and every spare hour I have goes into building and improving this website. touroclock isn’t just a hobby – it’s something I genuinely care about growing, nurturing, and making useful.
And yes, I’m a full-time travel planner even when I’m not traveling 😄
Meet My Travel Planning Assistants
Behind every itinerary, packing list, and late-night travel guide… there’s a high chance I had company.
Our home – and especially our post-travel recovery days villa – is lovingly supervised by three tiny personalities with very big opinions:
Charlie – Our fluffy Maltese and Chief Welcome-Home Officer, always ready with tail wags and dramatic excitement
Mylo – another Maltese princess, Head of Security (barks first, investigates later)
Claire – Our cutie, moody Persian cat, quiet observer, full-time CCTV camera, loves sleeping, but then she is afraid we might eat something without her
We’re huge animal lovers, and life at home is a mix of travel planning, pet cuddles, and negotiating for laptop space. So if a post ever takes a little longer than expected… there’s a good chance one of them claimed my lap, my keyboard, or my full attention.
And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Where I’ve Been So Far?
So far, I’ve traveled to 20 Destinations and counting, along with extensively exploring Pakistan. Each place has taught me something new – about travel, culture, people, and even myself.
Here’s a list of the countries I’ve visited so far:
- Turkey
- France
- Luxembourg
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Spain
- Germany
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Austria
- Hungry
- England
- Scotland
- Malaysia
- Japan
- Saudi Arabia
- Dubai
- Qatar
Every trip eventually turns into practical guides, itineraries, and honest stories here on the travel blog – so you can plan your next adventure with confidence.
What You’ll Always Get From Me?
On touroclock, you’ll always get:
✔ Detailed itineraries
✔ Budget-friendly travel tips
✔ Visa & planning guidance
✔ Honest personal experiences
✔ Lessons from mistakes (so you can avoid them)
If something is overrated, I’ll tell you.
If something is magical, I’ll make sure you don’t miss it.
Thank you for being here. Truly. I hope this blog helps you travel more confidently, plan more easily, and realize that seeing the world is more possible than it seems.
— Hala
How to Get in Touch?
Want to say hi? My inbox is always open! You can reach me directly through the contact form on my website – I try to respond to almost every message I receive.
I’m also active on social media! If you prefer a quicker note or just want to follow along, you can find me on Instagram and Pinterest, where I share real-time travel updates and am happy to chat. Moreover, you can check my frequently asked questions if you are still curious about me;)