My first impressions of Kandahar, home of the Taliban: I was nervous | Carrie Patsalis

[@Inquilab333]

I love Afghanistan love from 🇧🇩🇧🇩 Bangladesh

[@iftikharabid8277]

Thank you brother you’re so kind I appreciate you. We love Bangladesh 🇧🇩 as well

[@TheDarkrebel131]

As a bangli, shut up terrorist controls that country

[@mrjaja7303]

Stay in Bangladesh

[@TheDarkrebel131]

@@Inquilab333 stop supporting terrorist states

[@blazkowicz666]

Afghanistan is currently more politically stable than Bangladesh

[@sheesmalik2554]

A brave woman ignored media and came to see it from her own eyes …welcome in afghanistan my sister love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@carriepatsalis]

Thank you 🙏

[@Taliban.The.Hyperpower]

@@carriepatsalis Just don't be brave in India, Hindus man graped Spanish biker & Dr. Moumita. All Muslim countries are safe.

[@gally41]

Never trust the media

[@avinilaam2359]

I never thought Afghaninstan is a place to visit but now I change my mind my trip is Afghanistan

[@ranahabiburrehman2262]

Thanks for this beautiful feeling.

[@folppki2256]

​@@ranahabiburrehman2262don't look up the journalistic repression

[@GulKhan-hm4ls]

If your are from. Pakistan or iran please dont come to our country

[@Shafiq666mkd]

Afghanistan now is a peaceful country but the media don't show such fact to the world.

[@folppki2256]

@@Shafiq666mkd no they do. Today actually I saw that the Taliban won't recognize the female athletes in Paris

[@ahmadrazmeen1736]

You’re one of the best vloggers ever, the main reason is your authenticity, welcome to my country 🇦🇫 and I hope you keep coming. Much love ❤❤

[@AkhbarKhan-cq6gp]

Ahluka dah bahroge nhu dah

[@hashmat10]

I am a Pakistani Pashtun and I am very happy that you are showing such positive things about Afghanistan to the world. The Western world does not want it at all and they have always shown it badly, surely Afghanistan will be a progressive and peaceful country under this government. Insha'Allah 🇵🇰❤️🇦🇫🏳️

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

Pakistan due to Durrand line disputed territory, has destroyed Afghanistan and it's image.

[@paulsetti9484]

No one wants Afghanistan to do poorly. Afghanistan is master of it's own destiny, the way it looks is a function of how it is.

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

@paulsetti9484 Everyone wants Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to do poorly, if this wasn't the case then why an old ancient country is the most least developed country, compare to its neighbours such as Iran Tajikistan Uzbekistan even a 74 years old artificial state of Pakistan is advance then Afghanistan

[@yasamojan]

There is no such thing as Pakistani pushton.. you either pushton or you are not.. pushton are originated from Afghanistan and always well be Afghans.. I can’t call myself English pushton because I live and grew up in England..

[@Mu5tyLaghmani]

@yasamojan We can call ourselves as Afghan British coz not only is Afghan an ancient tribe but it is used as nationality/citizens of Afghanistan after 1964 constitution, the name Afghan thereafter was used for every Afghan citizen regardless of being Afghan tribe, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, Turkmen etc

[@olivemw]

I admire your courage, Carrie. Thanks for showing us Afghanistan. 😊

[@carriepatsalis]

My pleasure

[@Aktavist1]

Afghanistan has so much history & culture it’s lovely you are showing some to the world . The conservative nature of the land is due to centuries of invasions , which often included abducting & abuse of local women by foreign invaders. Even Alexander the Great couldn’t defeat the local resistance so married a local Afghan girl . If Afghanistan is left alone it will become one of the most successful nations .

[@ellavaras5572]

I will go to Afghanistan, I always wanted to go. People seem so friendly . Beautiful country and they've been so brave.

[@afghanistan9196]

Kandahar people are very welcoming and hospitable. Welcome ❤️❤️

[@Aj-qo9sr]

Not really

[@DigMe-c9p]

Napak army muradabad

[@فریدامیر-ل1ظ]

خدا نزنه توره😅😅

[@realmofsoul13]

From Kandahar this is a big lie we lived with all our life, it’s a fake show off not near the truth

[@tabishscorp]

Yeah until they turn hostile toward you which is in their veins

[@kabuljankabul3357]

You lucky girl!Enjoy my beloved Afghanistan .Greetings fro Holland !

[@freekvonk8586]

Lijkt mij een fantastisch mooi land Afghanistan. Hoop er gauw een keer naartoe te gaan!

[@harivenkateshv6151]

Hatsoff to your boldness in visiting this place

[@carriepatsalis]

Thanks 🙏

[@taleb.alarefi]

أنتي محضوضه لقد سبقتيني بزيارتها إنني مازلت أتطلع لزيارة أرض الأحرار ❤

[@raqinhojr6202]

You videos is very amazing we will anticipate millions subscribers from somalia 🇸🇴

[@fataPashtun]

Welcome to Afghanistan ❤

[@jernej102]

Your guide is so good! I mean. He is a real human being.

[@carriepatsalis]

Mohammad Jan is a legend.. I really valued my time with him

[@ElyasHakimi-i7b]

Hi.You(sister) are so brave. I am from north of Afghanistan mazar e sharif. I went to Kandahar in 2022.There were not women in Kandahar city, Because the people of southern Afghanistan thought that (go out of women from home) is Illegal. The people of Kandahar are very good people,But this is their culture. You will see there only men and boys in Kandahar city,women are so little or there is not woman in a big city.You will think this big city is only for men.🇬🇧🇦🇫🤷‍♂️.

[@yaazmj9304]

Wow… what an amazing episode… your breaking all the negative views that shown in some media’s about Afghanistan… thanks for sharing this wonderful episode.. waiting to see more from you about this beautiful country.. keep up your great work ❤❤❤

[@DerFlotteReiter]

Videos like yours do more for international understanding than all the big media houses put together.

[@carriepatsalis]

That’s very kind of you 🥰

[@mschlagel67]

Like understanding that this woman is UTTERLY CLUELESS and by visiting Afghanistan she contributes to human suffering

[@sharifsaadat3239]

Thank you very much for showing my country. I’ve been away from that country for the last 45 years. I seen every trip of you. What a lovely person you are. I wish you have a great time.

[@StreetDrilla]

10:53 this person is who Kandahar airport is named after ''Ahmad Shah Baba" while the Red uniform royal european like portrait next to it is Ghazi Amanullah Khan who started Afghanistans war of independence.

[@maswepe2409]

Love you our Brother and Sister in Afghan, happy to see your country right now. at the past we always pray for you when you are in difficult times - Salam from Indonesia.

[@ImranJoe-r2g]

I wish that l can stay in Afghanistan that country is peaceful UN is lying to us

[@KhalidSaifullahsK]

Beautiful People, Beautiful Country, and In Sha Allah Khair, Afghanistan will prosper and come back stronger. Prayers and Love from your Brother from Pakistan!

[@ralocozi7395]

Ohh I really miss my Kandahar it’s just amazing ur showing the positive to the world ❤thank u

[@carriepatsalis]

My pleasure 😊

[@Empires.Graveyard]

That artwork was amazing! I absolutely LOVE the one of the life comparisons of the wealthy next to the Afghan lady in a Burqa sitting outside in the street in hopes of someone blessing her with something to feed her young child with. So much talent and meaning in that piece. Amazing!

[@carriepatsalis]

That image was very powerful .. sums up the current state of the world I think

[@Empires.Graveyard]

@@carriepatsalis The unfortunate reality of the current situation of the world. The greedy hunt for more wealth stops for no one and has no bounds, it’s SICKENING! I pray Palestine overcomes its current situation just like the Afghans did!

[@carriepatsalis]

@@Empires.Graveyard I agree.. every decision the world makes for sending bombs in is linked to money and power

[@Empires.Graveyard]

@@carriepatsalis ❤️ FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@amandamotekaityte5681]

I think there's is also metaphor that the ritch cover their fave so we would not know who they are to guard their wealth and identity, while the woman covers becouse of modesty.

[@ALPYKS2024-cd7lw]

Dear Carrie, I've just seen your channel and videos and to be honest I loved your mindset and being open to other cultures. You're doing a great job love ya, cheers from Turkiye

[@carriepatsalis]

Many thanks for your lovely comment 🥰

[@zenquarium]

Thank you for sharing your experiences travelling to rarely visited places . Experiencing new customs, cultures, and just the joy of meeting new people to learn together with is a gift.

[@SuperCoolio1985]

Thank you so much Carrie God bless you ❤❤

[@StreetDrilla]

Ariana among other Asian airliners like Pakistan International were glorious in the 60s and 70s. Be thankful for Kam Air I guess

[@mmolmop7295]

The art work is nice. Each piece so different from the next

[@carriepatsalis]

I agree 😍

[@aryanaboyaryayeenezhad7295]

You and others most welcome to Afghanistan ✌✌

[@Magpie6656]

Carrie can you give some idea of cost to go to Afghanistan. Do you need a guide and do they offer package deals??

[@carriepatsalis]

So costs vary.. if you travel as part of a group the costs are much better.. I believe you could do it for around $1500 in a group circa 10 days (rough estimate), I paid more because it’s just me and I also had 4 internal flights..you could get in touch with my guide who organises tours @ mohammadjanwafah on Facebook. Another company would be afghanistantours.travel also on Facebook. I recommend a guide personally because checkpoints etc are not easy to navigate.

[@Magpie6656]

@@carriepatsalis thankyou so much Carrie.

[@Therebelliousprince001]

21:35 It's to prevent something called "free mixing". Although this particular setup has no islamic basis it is seen as a measure to prevent free mixing. They say "prevention is better than cure" although from an islamic standpoint its an extreme measure.

[@sirunikunushik7735]

She said "Here, If a man sees a woman they can't control themselves". That's a pure Islamic statement.

[@dou61111]

I really love Afghanistan, love from Philippines ❤

[@hamaunahmadi5721]

Welcome to Kandahar Afghanistan

[@shameemmakeen5527]

Yet another descriptive video from the popular utube vlogger. Your videos are very much looked forward to and you make it a point to ensure that your audience is well catered to. Keep up the good work Carrie.

[@afrozqazi8356]

Carrie Patsalis Stay Blessed Stay Safe 🙏🙏

[@NoorAhmad-vw5vw]

I can't praise you enough I am always eager to watch your videos thank you very much you make great videos keep up the good work

[@carriepatsalis]

Thank you very much!

[@JoseLopez-zt5it]

Love your content greeting from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@carriepatsalis]

Thanks ☺️

[@RahimBaqeri100]

Hi,I am from Afghanistan and I live in Herat city. Welcome to our country and welcome to Herat city. I hope that meet you once. Thank you

[@shaynasheikh4832]

Afghanis choose the best of our comedy shows, from back when our sense of humour was innocent and dare I say… more pure. Charlie Chaplin and Mr Bean were pure comedy, with no nastiness involved. This video is amazing .

[@carriepatsalis]

I loved discovering this about them.. and I agree, this type of humour is the best 🥰

[@shaynasheikh4832]

@@carriepatsalis I loved seeing the sketch of Mr Bean!

[@PalestinianByHeart]

Like allways very good video. Can you please drop prises on the video, like for example on how much costs the flight, hotel etc. So people might have an idea and calculate their trips there. I didnt knew i will fall in love with this place though your videos..

[@carriepatsalis]

I will try.. the difficulty is that I paid for the whole tour which included flights in one go so it’s hard to break it down but I will try moving forwards.. glad you enjoyed it 😍

[@mrt7948]

Very nice place to visit with family

[@akitakhanom39]

I am from Bangladesh and I love Afghanistan very much after my country ❤️❤️❤️🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫

[@LALMuhammad-b9d]

✌️❤️🇦🇫🇧🇩

[@Kingeroffinger]

I am really happy to see that they live with dignity and uphold moral values There is no immorality in Afghanistan All Muslim countries should learn from them ❤🥰

[@malang5958]

Lolz Sht up bacha bazo😂

[@Exceedtherealm]

​@@malang5958 Bacha bazi got eradicated by the Talibans.

[@Okurimono73]

Women walking in the street Is not "immoral". Your dirty laws are immoral. Allah won t bless you. He said "anyone Who harms a woman makes an action God does not like". You are NOT good muslims

[@FhhffvFgcefhi]

Are you stupid

[@FhhffvFgcefhi]

You can't seriously be that stupid

[@yoadp]

Damn... you're the bravest woman I've ever watched on youtube!

[@КанатКалыков-ь9п]

Что в этом смелого?!

[@خوشهگندم-ق4ش]

There is no doubt that the people of Afghanistan are hospitable, they consider anyone who visits their country as their guest and they treat them very kindly and even many of them take foreign tourists to their homes and treat them like a guest. Dear, they welcome them, but I mean the overwhelming majority of the people of Afghanistan, and there may be a very small number of bad people in Afghanistan, just like anywhere in the world, who want to abuse foreigners or deceive them and take their money. They steal, this is a natural thing, but the story of the Taliban is different. They are really a violent, fanatical, ethnic, and criminal group, and the reason they behave well with foreign tourists is because they need to be recognized by the countries of the world. They try to behave well with foreign tourists in order to show a good and beautiful face of themselves to the world, but their behavior with the people of Afghanistan, especially the non-Pashtun ethnic groups of Afghanistan, and especially the Hazaras, is very bad and violent and discriminatory, and the people also because of the environment The repression and terror created by the Taliban cannot tell the truth to foreign tourists because they are afraid of the Taliban's punishment and revenge, and the Taliban have committed and continue to commit many crimes, oppression, and discrimination against the Hazara people, such as genocides. killings and usurping the areas and lands of their villages in different provinces and regions of Afghanistan, as well as destroying their houses on various pretexts, such as non-standard or usurped or state ownership of their lands, as well as destroying and destroying the crops and products of the Hazara people by The Pashtun nomads who, with the support of the Taliban, sent their large herds of goats, sheep and camels to the Hazara areas in order to graze and destroy the Hazaras, which is the result of their one-year hard work, under the pretext of grazing their flocks in the mountains and plains, as well as the coercion of the Taliban. A lot of money by Taliban continues from Hazaras under different pretexts, as well as harassing Hazaras under the pretext of having or hiding weapons and taking money and extorting money from them under the same pretext. are doing that it is impossible to really say or write all those atrocities, crimes and discriminations in this ambush and in this short text, and also these oppressions against the Tajik and Wazik ethnic groups continue by the Taliban, who themselves are (99) percent Pashtuns. The end with a smaller scale is milder and the oppression and discrimination against the Hazaras is more severe because they are not only ethnically but also religiously different from the Taliban and follow the Shiite religion.

[@خوشهگندم-ق4ش]

@@КанатКалыков-ь9п There is no doubt that the people of Afghanistan are hospitable, they consider anyone who visits their country as their guest and they treat them very kindly and even many of them take foreign tourists to their homes and treat them like a guest. Dear, they welcome them, but I mean the overwhelming majority of the people of Afghanistan, and there may be a very small number of bad people in Afghanistan, just like anywhere in the world, who want to abuse foreigners or deceive them and take their money. They steal, this is a natural thing, but the story of the Taliban is different. They are really a violent, fanatical, ethnic, and criminal group, and the reason they behave well with foreign tourists is because they need to be recognized by the countries of the world. They try to behave well with foreign tourists in order to show a good and beautiful face of themselves to the world, but their behavior with the people of Afghanistan, especially the non-Pashtun ethnic groups of Afghanistan, and especially the Hazaras, is very bad and violent and discriminatory, and the people also because of the environment The repression and terror created by the Taliban cannot tell the truth to foreign tourists because they are afraid of the Taliban's punishment and revenge, and the Taliban have committed and continue to commit many crimes, oppression, and discrimination against the Hazara people, such as genocides. killings and usurping the areas and lands of their villages in different provinces and regions of Afghanistan, as well as destroying their houses on various pretexts, such as non-standard or usurped or state ownership of their lands, as well as destroying and destroying the crops and products of the Hazara people by The Pashtun nomads who, with the support of the Taliban, sent their large herds of goats, sheep and camels to the Hazara areas in order to graze and destroy the Hazaras, which is the result of their one-year hard work, under the pretext of grazing their flocks in the mountains and plains, as well as the coercion of the Taliban. A lot of money by Taliban continues from Hazaras under different pretexts, as well as harassing Hazaras under the pretext of having or hiding weapons and taking money and extorting money from them under the same pretext. are doing that it is impossible to really say or write all those atrocities, crimes and discriminations in this ambush and in this short text, and also these oppressions against the Tajik and Wazik ethnic groups continue by the Taliban, who themselves are (99) percent Pashtuns. The end with a smaller scale is milder and the oppression and discrimination against the Hazaras is more severe because they are not only ethnically but also religiously different from the Taliban and follow the Shiite religion.

[@SafaM-ne8zm]

you don't need to be brave to chill in Afghanistan. it's literally one of the safest places on earth, after the Taliban became the government

[@paulsetti9484]

​@@КанатКалыков-ь9пAbsolutely nothing.

[@Flyrabbit1]

I’ve been fascinated for a long time … as a woman traveling alone it’s really remarkable

[@carriepatsalis]

It was a very interesting experience I have to say 😍

[@zulmayafghan606]

Hello Carrie welcome to Kandahar my hometown the place i was born. Thank you for your visit. May God bless you and Afghanistan. Zulmay Afghan. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mynameiswoman]

Some airplane don't turn on the air conditioner until they're ready for take-off.

[@laurencampbell2578]

I Love your videos they are very interesting ❤

[@NUNYABEEZ]

So beautiful ❤ there are giants in the Kandahar mountains!

[@yousafmajeed1520]

Afghanistan is a great country with great people, and respect from Pakistan

[@ui8249]

Hi Carrie, thank you for showing us how Afghanistan is. You look like a good person. I’m now your subscriber 😊

[@carriepatsalis]

Thank you and welcome to my channel ❤️

[@Al-inkillabi]

Thank you Carrie for visiting and showing the world the real image of our beautiful country and people - not the false image that is shown many years by the hypocritical media.❤ By the way your Pashto sound nice😁

[@carriepatsalis]

It’s been a pleasure to discover.. and thanks for the compliment 😍

[@starlitnews]

Long before the war, I visited a beautiful city in Afghanistan. I had a breakdown in Herat and stayed in Kabul for about a month while my car was being repaired. The people were kind and helpful, and the food and accommodation were inexpensive. I especially enjoyed their bread, Afgahai Naan, hot cake in the morning, tea, and soup. On my way to Sri Lanka, I traveled through Kandahar, a city in the south of Afghanistan. The drive through the Khyber Pass, a mountain pass in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan on the border with Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, was unforgettable. I encountered the famous Pashtuns, including the Afridis and the Afghan Shinwari, who lived in the Khyber Pass and considered it their own territory. They carried machine guns and charged travelers a toll for safe passage.

[@carriepatsalis]

That must have been an incredible experience.. what a time to go as well.. you’re lucky 😍

[@sakibkhan_15]

So beautiful country AFP From Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇦🇫

[@jamilurahmanpopal6619]

Thanks for visiting of my homeland.

[@carriepatsalis]

It was a pleasure 🥰

[@PAPO.AFRIDI313]

You show the good image of afghanistan thanks for visiting love from khyber pakhtun khwa❤❤

[@carriepatsalis]

My pleasure! 👋 kpk 😍

[@K-balance28]

God Bless you for making such videos. Breaking the cold shoulder in a good academic human manner.

[@philipgallivan7681]

I really enjoyed this video and it’s nice to see how safe it appears. I mean, we only see what you show us and you appear to have portrayed the positives. We already hear so much negative press. I didn’t realise they drove right hand drive vehicles in Afghanistan.

[@carriepatsalis]

Thanks for watching. My main aim was to capture the essence of Afghan life without bringing politics into every video. Afghans are gentle kind people and their story often gets confused with their unelected regime or women’s rights.. I have produced a video separately on women’s rights which I believe are truly appalling.. I have also set up a justgiving campaign to fund raise for them, but I didn’t want that to be the only story from this country.. they are unique and beautiful people and I believe their culture deserves to be made clear too.

[@philipgallivan7681]

@@carriepatsalis you’ve certainly done an excellent job of that!

[@GababoGuyo]

around the world most government*s say afgahanistan is the most dangerous country to visit, but how i see you enjoying good there, watching you from Ethiopia

[@carriepatsalis]

I really want to visit Ethiopia 🇪🇹🙌

[@GababoGuyo]

@@carriepatsalis thank you your are welcome carrie🙏

[@marcgardner868]

That Pizza looks great. And that Fish looks amazing to. Gorgeous landscape. Afghanistan really is a beautiful Country.

[@carriepatsalis]

🥰

[@farhatkunstundliteratur6602]

Beautiful video. Love your videos about Afghanistan. Thank you🌹❤️

[@askjfjawjhwahwjehjsjah1668]

One quick question please, how long does the flight took from Kabul to Kandahar? Take care, and respect.

[@hikmatkhan7255]

45 mins

[@enayaturrahman5286]

Seeing the black scarf on your head, it seems that you belong to the local Kandahari village.

[@OusmanKeita-in3nn]

Let's respect this great People's

[@jakebob8116]

Thanks for visiting my province Kandahar is the heart of Afghanistan for the last 270 years Peoples of Kandhar roled Afghanistan .

[@williambyast7791]

They should take people to the Kandahar Caves!!! Giants.

[@williambyast7791]

Imagine a Country that was Safe for Woman,Education for them. Yet Not a Sign of Woke or Leftist agender! Or Gender benders!

[@faisalHotak313]

@@williambyast7791 english myth

[@MuhammadSherzad666]

I would also love you to come to the east of Afghanistan and see this part of the country too. The east is where I live currently!

[@khushalahmadzai5849]

Looking you beautiful and beautiful place thanks for uploading the videos ❤❤❤❤

[@dipamondal532]

You are very brave girl 😊❤

[@NItroWlinterplays]

Thank you for visiting a fun country our country will be beautiful in the future love from America and I am afghani Pashto ✌️✌️✌️🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫

[@Danishkhan_4]

Thank you so much for showing the Good side of our Country ❤️

[@carriepatsalis]

My pleasure 🥰

[@Danishkhan_4]

❤

[@jamshidwk]

Now our country in free from occupation. Now Afghanistan is independent and peaceful. Now Afghanistan has owners 💪💪💪💪 We Afghans given a huge sacrifice for independence and to defend a country

[@leoniep9231]

Free from occupation? Now a militant, pashto minority has occupied the dari-speaking majority and taken away quite a lot of human rights, especially from women... Afghanistan IS occupied, just by a group from within the country. Don't kid yourself. Remember the panic from many locals when they Taliban were closing in on them... It's not like anyone voluntarily gave the Taliban control over the country, which is why the Taliban used violence, intimidation, and guns to force the locals into submission.

[@FlyingSpaghettiMonster2000]

Your level of historical knowledge is terrible!

[@rsgr3963]

@@leoniep9231 Pashto is spoken by 62% (L1 + L2) and functions as the lingua franca, while Dari is spoken by 30%. those who run ofcourse scared of what will happen to them because all the past 20 years they are somewhat helping the ally and the ally out of sudden withdraw from afghanistan. the issue is the ally shouldnt be there and interfere in the first place

[@leoniep9231]

​@@rsgr3963 I just checked again, but according to several sources I consulted it's the other way around, just like I said. It's not about first language, it's how many speak the language fluently, which is 77% Dari and 48% Pashto, and these same sources also confirm that lingua franca which is used most commonly in the more urban areas is also Dari, including some dialects of Dari So, same thing I wrote in my first comment. However, the point I was trying to make is that for an advanced, urban, mostly Dari speaking population used to democratic values, an armed, Pashto speaking invaders from the South (i.e. the Taliban) might feel just as much as an occupation and oppression by a foreign culture than what it felt like for them when Western powers were still in the country. Especially for women, these imposed differences are felt now more than ever. Womens' rights were definitely better during the US involvement than what they are now and were last time under Taliban rule. I am aware that the difficult situation in the country only came to be via various foreign occupiers with their own geopolitical interests, Afghan people seldomly had their land in their own power and that's a huge part of the problem. But what happend recently, to just leave the country to a militia (i.e. the Taliban) who are enforcing Sharia and suppressing any democratic efforts is just devastating for the people of this country, that's not a good solution for anything. Remember the scenes of sheer terror and chaos the population in Kabul experienced when the last US plane departed and it was known that the Taliban were just hours away, closing in. We don't have to pretend they wanted the Taliban there.

[@SabbirRahman-pr6hc]

Loved this one ❤

[@yayahkhan117]

It’s very sad that all KZbinr and foreigners think Afghanistan is danger place, I think it’s all due to the mainstream media the way they portrait it. Don’t go by the appearances and looks of people, they are very kind and genuine people it’s the lack of almost 50 years of war that Afghanistan never got a chance to recover and move forward with the rest of the world. But your videos are eye opening for others. Thank you for visiting Afghanistan.

[@carriepatsalis]

I was really nervous that day but it was a positive moment 🥰

[@angkonvibes]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🖤🖤🇦🇫

[@Barb766]

The chai and candy part was very funny 😂😂❤❤

[@carriepatsalis]

😁

[@AhmadAli-ez8db]

In Afghan culture, the concept of segregating men and women is not merely rooted in the belief that men are unable to control themselves, necessitating women's protection or separate spaces for families. Instead, a fundamental value placed on privacy lies at the heart of this practice. Privacy is highly esteemed, offering families the opportunity to enjoy their meals without the intrusion of others. This cultural emphasis underscores the importance of safeguarding the honor and reputation of the family above all else. Central to Afghan societal norms is the notion that maintaining familial respectability requires strict boundaries between genders. These boundaries serve as a means to preserve the integrity of the community and uphold traditional values. By limiting interactions between men and women, Afghan communities aim to reinforce social cohesion and stability. These practices are deeply ingrained in Afghan social fabric, playing a crucial role in shaping community dynamics and maintaining a sense of collective identity. Furthermore, the practice of maintaining distinct roles and behaviors for men and women in Afghan culture is not merely a matter of segregation but a reflection of broader cultural values. These values emphasize the importance of upholding familial honor and ensuring that interactions within the community adhere to established norms. By adhering to these principles, Afghan communities strive to foster a cohesive social environment where respect and integrity are paramount, ensuring the continuity of their cultural heritage for generations to come.

[@carriepatsalis]

I understand that view isn’t shared by all afghans though. It’s generally for one group within Afghanistan having now been and spoken to many people. It needs to be about choice and respect for multi-indigenous groups. Imagine if in the uk we only enforced one rule based on one group 🫣

[@AhmadAli-ez8db]

@@carriepatsalis -There is a common misunderstanding that Afghans believe men cannot control themselves, and therefore they segregate or restrict their women. Segregation is viewed as a way to create a comfortable social environment where both men and women can freely interact without concerns about modesty or unwanted advances. For example, a woman breastfeeding her child may feel more at ease in a setting where she is surrounded only by other women, eliminating any potential discomfort of being stared at by men. This separation can foster a supportive atmosphere where women feel respected and understood in their maternal roles, without the distraction or unease that integrated spaces might bring. In addition, segregation is seen as a way to honor and respect women, protecting them from potential harm or uncomfortable situations that could arise in mixed-gender environments. Historical practices and societal norms have also contributed to the adoption of gender-segregated spaces in various aspects of life, including social gatherings. These norms often stem from cultural beliefs regarding propriety and social order, where maintaining distinct spaces for men and women is seen as preserving traditions and upholding values of modesty and respect. In many cultures, such segregation is deeply ingrained and serves to delineate roles and behaviors deemed appropriate for each gender within specific social contexts. This historical context underscores the complexity of segregation, reflecting a blend of practical considerations and cultural significance that continues to influence contemporary social dynamics.

[@WordsofHonesty]

@@AhmadAli-ez8db You explained it so eloquently bro. I commend and applaud the level of your intelligence. I don't think her mind would be able to grasp the idea you are trying to explain. Most westerners see things in a very simplistic manner. They are often so insensitive and think of their cultural values to be superior. While I loath the current regime in Afghanistan who are preventing women from getting education and are putting other restrictions on them, I can fully understand that separate spaces for families is not because men cannot control themselves. Even suggesting that idea is so offensive and full of prejudice. She is surrounded by men; so doesn't she ponder for a moment and ask herself why aren't those men losing control on seeing her and talking to her. Separate spaces for family is all about privacy.

[@AK-nj8gd]

@@WordsofHonesty Don't you guys read what she wrote? Not everybody wants this kind of thinking and lifestyle. That's the Afghan Pashtun culture, not the culture of Tajiks, Hazara and rest...

[@SamFadi-u4v]

​@AK-nj8gd tajiks have tajikistan, uzbeks have uzbekistan and hazaras have mongolia, they are always free to leave and practice their culture there if they dont like the pashtun culture which is afghan culture.

[@Alozaikhan1]

Im watching from London really enjoying your videos. As Afghan I’ve never been to Afghanistan ❤❤❤

[@RunningCultures]

Love Afghanistan from Bangladesh..❤️🇧🇩

[@carriepatsalis]

👋 🇧🇩

[@tobia5267]

Very interesting! Cool to see

[@carriepatsalis]

Thank you 🙏

[@abdulmutthalib8661]

This country will grow bigger and bigger.. lovely freedom country ❤

[@peckerdecker]

great video. the moggy is fab . did you take the white kitty ? hee hee :)

[@carriepatsalis]

😁.. I did warn them that if it disappeared… 😆

[@saadsajidul9001]

The Airline is saving energy by not turning on the Air Conditioner when on the ground.

[@alwaysready4017]

I worked their training police in 17-18. It 100 percent seems a lot safer now. Makes want to go back, some of the nicest people on earth.

[@carriepatsalis]

They are the loveliest people

[@Harris.S]

I love ❤️ Afghanistan and Afghans ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Equal-k7q]

Great information and great content

[@carriepatsalis]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@zakyrana8861]

Welcome to 'The Magic Roundabout' episode of the series....😊

[@jamilurahmanpopal6619]

Thank you very much for visiting Kandahar city.

[@adnanelyaman4046]

You are safer in Afghanistan than being in the wight house in America Even though Afghanistan was at war for forty years these people don’t hold any grudges but the west does The separation between men and women is a religious practice it’s not there because of fear or hatred it’s a respect and care about women and families

[@carriepatsalis]

The separation of men and women at such extreme levels seen in Afghanistan is cultural not Islamic.

[@NEET-ng6he]

Love Afghanistan 🇦🇫 from India 🇮🇳

[@alibarket1219]

It takes lot of courage to visit Afghanistan particularly if you a westerner and a woman 🫡🫡. Great video.

[@carriepatsalis]

Thank you 🙏

[@healingsoul2670]

But it's not as dangerous as some of us city with addicted people on the street. You Westerner never see those and never mention it. The crime happens everyday.

[@NoahMarcay]

It's safer there than here in the West, what are you talking about 😂

[@siraji23]

Love your videos 🔥 🔥 you deserve a million subs 💯

[@irisrahmani352]

You’re one of the best n my fav vloggers. ❤

[@carriepatsalis]

Wow, thank you!

[@mohammedjagori5906]

خوش آمدی به وطنم خوش بگزره ❤

[@carriepatsalis]

Thank you 🙏

[@Parinaz_Amiri1110]

Hope you enjoyed visiting my country. we always welcome tourists, and thank you for making beautiful videos of my country. and I am sorry on behalf of Ariana Airlines 🫣😉

[@WalikhanKhan-f6c]

Welcome to my country 🇦🇫

[@Shazhussain-xq7ol]

Nice vlog enjoy the views city cars traffic

[@BaronVonBattenberg]

Epic video. Thanks for sharing your experience. May Allah bless you ❤

[@Kim29000]

Hi Miss! Very nice show. I was born in this ciy. People start living here 50 000 years ago.

[@carriepatsalis]

Oh wow! 😍

[@MoeinHaqdoust]

خوش‌اومدی‌به‌افغانستان‌خاهرم❤❤❤🇦🇫❤🇬🇧🌷