The Karakoram Highway, snaking its way through the mighty Karakoram mountain range, is more than just a road. It's a ribbon of asphalt that connects Pakistan to China, reaching a staggering maximum elevation of 4,714 meters (15,466 ft). This engineering marvel is not just the highest paved international highway in the world, it's also often hailed as the Eighth Wonder of the … [Read more...] about Road Trip to the Roof of the World: Conquering the Karakoram Highway