The Fancy Side Of Afghanistan You Have Never Seen - The Final Day In Kabul 🇦🇫

Inside Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Since I started to travel and explore Asia, Afghanistan has always been my dream country. The movies I have watched and the books I have read about Afghanistan have built dreamy expectations in my head of the country that I would not be able to experience anywhere else.
After my first trip in 2023, this year I made another trip to Afghanistan, and as last time, my visit did not disappoint - Afghanistan was time travel from bustling & unorganized bazaars, street shaves, same clothing in different colors, no brands, magnificent landscapes, and the bravest people with the biggest hearts of hospitality.
On my second trip, we covered Kunduz, Kabul & Herat.
Visiting Afghanistan is a sensitive topic for many people. As in any country I go to, the main objective is to share the day-to-day life and spotlight the ordinary people that the mass media fail to capture. No matter how you feel about my trip, here are my impressions as video content.
Despite facing significant challenges, Afghanistan has many positive aspects that deserve recognition: diverse landscapes, rich history, warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, resilient people, and more!
Safety:
This was the biggest concern of many people I have talked to, and naturally, that has been the main worry when you enter a war-torn country over the last 40 years. With the takeover of the Taliban, the country is much safer than before; at least no conflicts are going on.
My Persian surname, which is the same as the current supreme leader of the Taliban, my cultural background, being a man with a +3 years long beard, and looking like one of the locals do not qualify me to talk about safety much when it comes to being a tourist. I had a significant advantage, considering the above.
Disclaimer: This is not a travel advisory. Since the Fall of Kabul in 2021 until the Chinese recognition in 2024, no country has recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. There are no formal diplomatic & international relations.
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[@Davud_Akh]

The Afghanistan series ends now, and this is the final video from Kabul and the overall trip. Thank you so much for following and joining the trip - I hope I was able to bring you a different side of Afghanistan, which you have not seen before, and show you all the incredible hospitality of its people. Thank you again for watching, and thank you to all the Afghan people for their love and kindness, which they have shown me throughout the trip! Davud ❤🙏🏽

[@AuldScot1888]

Davud, the fancy restaurant? Is it privately owned business or run by Taliban funding? Just being curious.

[@eksantra502]

Please go to Indonesia worlds largest Muslim country

[@firebeast8214]

What is your next destination ???

[@hemanthibasnayake4078]

Don't you know He had been to Indonesia one time, He had to face a problem there, it was a totally misunderstanding, situation. you can see it if you watch his Indonesia video series . May be later, He might be going there.

[@emiphotographyfilm8484]

It's great to see that all the places are fantastic. ❤

[@S2DENTdeveloper]

Great respect to Afghanistan from Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 ❤

[@FJ20244]

Rahmat tildoshim🎉

[@markg4776]

Why? They treat women like shit. Gou know about MLF's?

[@jodwane3114]

Such an interesting and inspiring series. Love all the way from Ireland to the people of Afghanistan. May the future bring you peace and prosperity 🤍

[@hajiikramrahimi805]

Sag boling uzbek doghanim ❤men Afghan Turkmen

[@zappa993]

Great disrespect from Italy.

[@toureyaya2424]

I saw you tiping and buying stuff for old peoples that day you won my heart and i never stopped watching your videos

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

I was so sad the moment you left bro. It was really really big honour to be part of this journey and I hope that you also enjoyed being accompamied by me and other colleagues of mine See you soon again bro

[@margaretakwa5687]

Noor you are a wonderful guide God bless you❤

[@EugeniaSyro]

​@@margaretakwa5687Noor is sexy.

[@Bossworth]

Mister Noor! You're an excellent guide and did a wonderful job showing us around!

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

@@Bossworth thanks

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

@@margaretakwa5687 thanks

[@jawad113735]

Dear Davud, The way you respectfully communicate with people , the way you present our country positively, the way you respect our culture and traditions is outstanding ❤ I have already seen many videos from other tourists who recently visited the country, some of them were unfortunately note politely interacted with the people, they must see you videos to learn! I wish you go back with lots of good memories from AFG ❤

[@myounas4456]

Afghanistan is simple and beautiful. Love from Pakistan.😊❤

[@Beast-iu7pv]

But Afganistan hate Pakistan. Love Afganistan from India 🇮🇳

[@ExHinduSubho]

​@@Beast-iu7pvget lost hindus ....we don't need idol worshipper

[@PrynceKhan]

Daalkhor we don’t want your love

[@JayanRajan-im5ed]

Thank you Davud, I think you have shown to the world the positive side of this nation, which is amazing and informative and how the brave people of the country are slowly limping back to normalcy since the occupation forces left.

[@amykingery8577]

When my son was in Afghanistan..even though it was war. He fell in love with the bread and the tea and the people.!

[@Iammoolniwasi]

My dream country Afghanistan ❤ Love from India ❤️ 💐 💐

[@user-vz2vp3jd6x]

@@Iammoolniwasi Your dream country. Are you sure. I think you are already living the dream in India

[@jessekendall4658]

Remember that it's our governments not the people who tear us apart. Much love to all the Afghanistan people from Washington State, USA

[@kemo2547]

Afghans are the most kind hearted people in the USA and abroad

[@margaretakwa5687]

Davud one thing I have notice is afghanistan is safer than those who call themselves safe countrys, the country is beautiful and clean as well,im jealous of their food especially the fruits and 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤safe journey on your next country

[@sneepmol8320]

I think the criminals fled to Europe, leaving Kabul much safer than some city's in Europe.

[@tony_dt2691]

Thank you for showing us Afghanistan, Davud. It was such an eye-opening series that really showcased the country's rich history and culture, the friendly people, and beautiful scenery. More power to your channel and I'll be following you in your next travels. Mabuhay from the Philippines! ❤👍

[@hemanthibasnayake4078]

Davud ...Afghanistan video series is Amazing and outstanding. It's a very beautiful country and also Scenic beauty of Afghanistan is Amazing. Really NICE country. Not only that people are also so... well comming. I really enjoyed this Afghanistan video series. Your Guide Mr Noor is a very good gentleman. Thank you for sharing such a nice videos for us. Love from sri lanka ❤❤🥰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks for your nice words about us

[@jackys8128]

May God bless the lovely Afghanistan people . May you rise again mightily. ❤ from 🇱🇰

[@aminababrakzaihansen4690]

Thank you 🤲🤲🤲🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@ritagrechi2663]

so now all richh

[@ritagrechi2663]

no to wasch hands before

[@ritagrechi2663]

is as a month salary x afgans workers?

[@rhonaramlal989]

Why the negativity??

[@headdown1]

It is fascinating to see video taken in a place that is off limits to me as an old white American/Canadian. It is so cool to follow your travels. I have wanted to visit Afghanistan since I was young, and this is as close as I will ever get.

[@Travel_Maven]

It's not off limits. They welcome tourists. I was there in NOVEMBER. 100% American.

[@baneenali250]

Welcome back to Afghanistan. Thanks for exploring Afghanistan to the world! I really miss Afghanistan I haven’t been there since I was a kid hopefully one day I can visit again. Sending support from USA 🇺🇸

[@BabyGanga10]

It’s sad this is the final video of the Afganistán series 😢 wallahi I’m sad because Afghanistan is a beautiful country and it fulls my eyes of tears to see how amazing the people are,the culture and the way of living with honor and respect. I wake up every morning to see if Mr Davud has uploaded a video of Afghanistan and it brings me joy because it is nothing compared with the Western world. Mr. Davud and Mr.Noor you are what a country needs a president and a vice president that helps the people out helps the children helps the elderly helps the women. May God reward you good health, this is the kind of content that is better than any other random KZbin videos. Respect 🫡 to all of you, I will miss Afghanistan 🇦🇫 as well 😢.

[@morningstar971]

Good job Davud , this is by far my favorite episode of Afghanistan series

[@user-ue2dz6bh8j]

Hallo from Cape Town South Africa. I'm enjoying your videos of Kabul and Afganistan. Your Tour Guide is great. A shout out to him. Runette

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks bro

[@shazsyed4072]

Beautiful series from Afghanistan showing the real sides of the country it's only successful coz your positivity as always Davud lovely

[@ritagrechi2663]

.thank you from Italy

[@majidaldo]

Did you not get they have *more* floors for women and families than for men?!

[@Melissa-qu4zz]

Great job done by Mr Noor! He’s very sincere and professional. Thanks to his translation we viewers learned so much about Afghanistan. Having such a good guide has definitely helped your channel grow

[@EugeniaSyro]

Noor is a very sexy man.

[@kurshadqaya1684]

Modest Azerbaijani guy! 🇦🇿

[@NumanMomand-ht3yl]

We hope you enjoyed Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ❤

[@nb6784]

I THINK YOUR VIDEOS A AWESOME BRO…EVEN FROM THE UK 🇬🇧! I WANT TO SAY I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR THESE PEOPLE AND EVERYTHING YOU STAND FOR!!! NOTHING BUT LOVE AND MY RESPECT YOUR WAY BROTHER 💯👊🏾🥇🇬🇧🇯🇲💯

[@bnast6849]

Good job Afghanistan, if they continue like this they're going to have a bright future InshaAllah! They could be a good tourist destination, people are so polite, restaurants clean with delicious food. By the way kaymak in Serbia is much thicker, it's the milk fat that creates on the surface after you boil the (cow)milk, and it's usually salted. Lot's of love from Serbia!

[@CrimeaBlue]

It has been a wonderful adventure through Afghanistan and we are all very thankful for the videos, brother. Safe travels and we look forward to seeing where you go next. ❤✌️Love from the US.

[@ishhhdurrani]

really love watching all your vlogs thank you for helping people of afghanistan love from pakistan 🇵🇰

[@najibdurrani9436]

Salaam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Brother davud When I saw you first I thought you were an Afghan American but when you said you were from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 I was shocked you have the features of an Afghan and the local dress-code makes you more an Afghan lots of Love from Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Kandahar

[@simasadat6635]

Thank you so much for your support and kindness 🙏♥️ your journey was amazing and beautiful and shows how much the people of Afghanistan and the country of Afghanistan. 🙏🙏🙏♥️🇦🇫

[@viviampatricia7456]

Insha'Allah one day I'm going to visit and know Afghanistan too and see all these beauties it country has.... 🙌 that's my dream

[@ferhadarghandewoll2432]

You are always welcom sis

[@Sophiaxsx098]

@@ferhadarghandewoll2432I want to visit Afghanistan as a tourist too, but I am afraid… I’m an European woman

[@fghan786]

You can anytime without any issues go every where ​@@Sophiaxsx098

[@afghanatheist813]

.​@@Sophiaxsx098. No need to be afraid it's so peaceful there especially for tourism many Americans coming to Afghanistan, German , Russian, Indian just check other KZbiner they were happy.

[@Sophiaxsx098]

@@afghanatheist813 ok thanks, greetings from Germany 🙋‍♀️

[@mujibultanim]

your afgan series is always the best. hope to see you next year. love afg from Bangladesh.

[@brekhnaiqbal676]

ډیره ښایسته ویډیو وه، مننه ډیره زیاته👍

[@sunshinegirl8216]

So sad that the Afghan series has ended. I enjoyed this series and all your adventurous videos. I wish you continued success and hope you can return to Afghanistan soon. I hope you can return to Sri Lanka, Pakistan and to India also. 👍😊

[@ghulamop8377]

Thanks for your visit, and a lot of thanks for your helps and nice comments, wish you Barakat insha'Allah and great time dear mr. Davud.

[@abdulazizjeizan-vx1mc]

Mashaallah mashaallah mashaallah tabaarakallah very very very beautiful beautiful beautiful nice nice nice good good good amazing amazing amazing

[@anonymousplayer1540]

Thank you our friend Mr Davud ,you know to live everywhere , Now you are a very famous KZbinr so we are very happy,👍🇱🇰

[@Mab10920]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1665">27:45</a> the fact that city is extended to the other sides of mountains, and some of those mountains are just inside the city😊

[@SughranBibi-ty1fm]

MashALLAH it's very nice 👍 vlog Mr Davud relly anjoy every of your vlog and now will miss vlog whatever keep move Bro and your Guide Mr Noor hope see you again with Mr Davud the next visit InshALLAH 🇲🇾

[@vimukthisenarathne3610]

so this is the end.its very heart touching to say goodbye to Noor.stay well noor.good bye❤🇱🇰

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Good bye bro

[@TruckingandMyGod]

This is the first time I have watched your show. The prices are amazing along with the restaurants and the foods, you are a great tour guy. Many blessings from Florida US.

[@vishalsaulick]

Big Thanks to Brother Noor for everything.

[@flysky6248]

Thank you Davud and your friends.

[@Ashishsinhzala911]

Love from INDIA🇮🇳♥️🇦🇫

[@Davud_Akh]

Love back to India ❤🇮🇳

[@Ashishsinhzala911]

​@@Davud_AkhYou are very nice person and always helping people 😊 love from India

[@saidfreidoon8301]

Love from AFGHANISTAN all INDIAN ❤

[@BabieAfroz]

Beautiful Afghanistan 💕 Love from Bangladesh 💖

[@potts995]

What a contrast from the urban core to the countryside!

[@ferhadarghandewoll2432]

daud brother you are an amazing person thank you for exploring the reality of afghanistan and being so kind towerds my people you are always welcome to afghanistan & wish you all the best

[@mooncakerabbithender7203]

How lovely this journey was I loved the look of that ice cream. How friendly and helpful the people of this country are . Thankyou to your guide and friends for making this possible.

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Welcome

[@user-uf8vy2dv9c]

This place is very nice, I am impressed indeed. Never seen this side of Afghanistan. Thanks for showing us, despite the war

[@PrateekGupta7303]

Happy & Sad both at the same time. Davud! Thank you for showing us Afganistan Their Culture, Tradition, Food, People, Mountains, Places both city & villages. A lot of things similiar to India like language (some similiar words we speak), foods, people, clothes etc. Looking forward another Afganistan 3 series next year & hope so we will see you back in India also anytime soon Davud 😊🙏 Thanks Noor, Car Drivers, Assistant Car Drivers for comes & show us the Afganistan & taking care of Davud everytime. 😊🙏 Love From India (Prateek Gupta)

[@BulbuliMili-z8h]

Hi Davud, Love from India Assam 🇮🇳

[@Davud_Akh]

Namaste, India ❤🇮🇳

[@BulbuliMili-z8h]

Namaste 🙏

[@Southfloridavibes]

@Davud_Akh You did a magnificent job in highlighting a side of Afghanistan most of us have never seen . May Allah SWT bless and lift up the good people of Afghanistan out of their economic situation. And no more wars. Thank you again Davud. See you soon bro.

[@ArslanMajeed]

Glad to see the other side of Afghanistan, love from Pakistan. Need more videos to show the world otherside of this beautiful country and culture. May you prosper! Ameen ❤

[@randolphnazareno4449]

Wishing Sir Davud all the best of excitement in all his travels and adventures. Watching from the Philippines.

[@jenetteweliwita825]

Thankful for the videos....davud. god bless you. From sri 🇱🇰

[@jhouseoman]

Brother Davud, MashaAllah! No one can judge that you are a foreigner in Afghan attire you look like real Afghan. Only you need to learn Pashto and Persian.

[@desdicadoric]

That restaurant looked amazing. Thanks, I’ve enjoyed your Afghan videos

[@michelvanroode3940]

Interesting videos, amazing country, great guide and support team!

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks bro

[@huzaifakamal4847]

I really liked your both Afghanistan series may allah bless you

[@Melissa-qu4zz]

Well done Mr Noor Mashalla

[@MacanLiar-kc6tl]

Love for Afganistanà From indonesian brothers

[@febriumbararusdi9514]

which city bro?

[@afghanatheist813]

Aku chinta kamu 😊 from Afghanistan 🇦🇫❤

[@MacanLiar-kc6tl]

@@febriumbararusdi9514 jakarta my brother

[@MacanLiar-kc6tl]

@@afghanatheist813 love u all afgani🤝🤝🤝

[@afghanatheist813]

@@MacanLiar-kc6tl ❤️❤️

[@salahudinhasssn5095]

If Afghanistan no in war they will be like this very rich country..thank you davud for this experience ❤❤❤

[@Pato-ck8ez]

This is beautiful, sad to think that no women or girls are alowed to enjoy such luxuries freely

[@erfanullah801]

Its not true! Women are allowed to go to parks and resturants This specific resturant has 2 floors specifically for families Please do not believe media 😉

[@chevy5Gen]

Thanks!

[@rodneyokeefe3655]

Nice country...... for men.

[@IshaVashishtdoll]

Beautiful Afghanistan. Thank you for your video.

[@HikmatSultani-mb9je]

Thank you for your nice and meaningful videos. I hoped that you will also go to Kandahar which is one of the best cities in Afghanistan and has a lot of places to visit. Anyway, I wish next time you will go. thanks again we are witting for your beautiful videos.

[@gerlieeparwa9032]

Thank you for showing Afghanistan.

[@aminababrakzaihansen4690]

برادر محترم داود جان! بسیار تشکر از سریال افغانستان، بسیار مهم سریال بود. تمامی قسمت های سريال دیدم، و زیاد گریه کردم. اول اینکه وطن خود را از روزی که برآمدیم یعنی 30 سال شده که ندیدم. تمامی خاطره ها که داشتم زنده شد. دوم. سریال تان که من عاشق شدم که چقدر به مردم افغانستان کمک کردند، اصلا تشریح کرده نمیتوانم. باورم نمیشه که هنوز این قسم انسان ها پيدا می‌شود. شکر که انسانت هنوز زنده است. آنقدر سپاس گزارم که حد ندارد. خوشی های جهان نثارت باد. از غم و اندوه دور باشی. 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍

[@juannitonunez4753]

Muchas gracias. Un viaje muy interesante y imágenes increíblemente bellas. Un saludo desde España

[@8675steve]

The series was great. I watched every one of them. I think Noor is a great addition as you were not just wandering around looking for places to visit. You could have easily wandered saying "I have no idea what just happened". Take him to your next country! 😄

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Inshallah bro

[@user-mc9iz5rn3y]

thank you so much david jan for sharing with us the wonderful videos of afghanistan🇦🇫❤️ love and respect from afghanistan welcome to afghanistan again and again davud Jan❤️❤️

[@notagain2422]

So impressed with you, such a respectful, kind gentleman.

[@AliceJohn-it1zo]

Hi Davud some countries dare not to go bt nice to see thier life n living vry interesting. Thank you . Vani from Singapore. Like your charity heart god bless you

[@Abdifatah5792]

Hi davud, love from somalia🇸🇴❤

[@margaretakwa5687]

I didn't know most africans followed davud,I.one of them haha

[@chazblessed9729]

I've been watching you for a while now and grateful for all you do sharing the beautiful world ❤

[@tonyvillamaria5162]

What you did was very remarkable… you are such a nice person, way to go

[@rabiaramzan-h2w]

MashaLlah...amazing restaurant 😊

[@barbaradonkor6361]

Well done, I just love ur videos, ❤❤❤

[@Hakeem.X]

Would've never thought this country is so beautiful and interesting to explore. All you see and hear about on TV makes you assume that it's all just dust and war, but amazing culture in this place. Would love to visit and explore someday. Inshallah

[@saraswatkin9226]

Nice to see postive side of Afganistan.

[@binmanbinman]

Afghanistan is very clean, surprising since it’s been in wars for so long. I wouldn’t be surprised if the country starts to see even more improvements in the coming years.

[@PoonamGaddi]

First time on you vlog. Food looks yummy. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful. Afganistan people are really very innocent. View from your car of Afganistan is mesmerising. Thanks for representing the video very beautifully.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ismailamiri8650]

I really appreciate it. Thank you so much for showing us my beautiful country

[@user-cf8zi3el7f]

رائع. وللأحاطة هذا المسجد الذي في الساحة صمم على غرار مسجد قبة الصخرة بالقدس بفلسطين.وتحياتي.

[@janakaperera1242]

It's nice to see booming Afghanistan, Kabul is booming by & by with smiles with their faces, thank you for your videos , thank you Noor for guarding our favourite KZbinr Davud, all the best to them that you accompanied, goodbye to Afghanistan until your next visit. Much love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰❤️🇱🇰🇱🇰

[@nopretribrapture2318]

im mixed race of east and West and i thank you for all the good you do, many blessings coming your way as you continue to share with the less fortunate, God bless 😊

[@fatemabayram9230]

My Beautiful Afghanistan❤

[@sangalaklejeme5725]

Atlast you are leaving Afghanistan with love and memories.Davud best wishes for next trip.

[@rhonaramlal989]

Awesome video, enjoy seeing Afghanistan and its people! Much love from Florida ✌️🙏🙏🥰

[@RainImanKhan]

Lovely MashaAllah beautiful Afghanistan 😊

[@traveltectours6561]

Thank you Davud for showing us the fanciest side of Afghanistan. Never seen footages and looks beautiful and modern...

[@sia692]

Great videos and great work. Thank You for sharing your experience.

[@MohammedMussaAli-ez6cx]

Masha Allah it's so beautiful i love it

[@rehangul6587]

Noor’s bowl is full of different flavours of ice cream. I got jealous.

[@colleenbrookes-gain6662]

O wow this was stunning .... Frim south Africa 🇿🇦

[@jippee1]

David, just like Azerbaijan had strong soviet rule, the pool at the top of the hill was provided by the soviets as a friendship offering

[@Orange949]

Noor is awesome!

[@EugeniaSyro]

He's sexy.

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

​Thanks

[@avinilaam2359]

Great place to visit and enjoy delicious foods I love it I will come there from Newyork Newyork

[@chazblessed9729]

Truly amazing place ❤

[@Afghanistan831]

Your welcome came back to me lovely Afghanistan ....❤❤❤