What’s it REALLY Like as a Tourist in AFGHANISTAN

🆘 UPDATE: SINCE MY TRIP TO AFGHANISTAN, THE TALIBAN HAVE BEEN TAKING OVER THE COUNTRY, KILLING INNOCENT PEOPLE AND TAKING AWAY HOPE FROM A NATION ALREADY DESTABILIZED BY 40 YEARS OF WAR. PLEASE DONATE TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN AND HELP THEM SURVIVE THIS ORDEAL:
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Did you ever expect Afghanistan to look like this? My local friends took me on an adventure in one of the most beautiful regions of Afghanistan, Bamyan. Walking on a frozen lake, staying in a local guesthouse and getting a taste of local food and shopping... This is what it's like to be a traveller in Afghanistan.
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♦ Gull, who invited me to Afghanistan (he's a professional guide and runs adventure tours!): / silkroadafghanistantravel
♦ Nazima: / adventures_with_nazima
♦ Sajjad: / sajjad_husaini_adventures
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[@qaderbigqaderi1955]

As an Afghan, I am so grateful to you for showing the unseen side of Afghanistan, thanks

[@jilllangelaar1457]

You have such a beautiful country! Hope to visit it Some day in My life!

[@qaderbigqaderi1955]

@@jilllangelaar1457 thanks, Don’t forget to be our guest while you’re visiting Afghanistan we are hospital people

[@jilllangelaar1457]

@@qaderbigqaderi1955 i am gonna remember then! And yes that is one thing i see in Every docu, tv show......afghan people are extremly hospital! In What city do you life in Afghanistan?

[@qaderbigqaderi1955]

@@jilllangelaar1457 yes that's true, my hometown in Afghanistan is called Mazar-e sharif here's a documentary about my city if you're interested you can watch it kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4fJiZmaf5ydZqs

[@jilllangelaar1457]

@@qaderbigqaderi1955 that is The city with The blue mosque right? I am gonna watch it now!

[@desireevandermei]

I Was in Kabul in 1978, just before the russians entered. The beauty of the mountains as well as the beauty of the people will always stay with me. My Heart feels for the country.

[@shafiullah6753]

Thanks for a good view for afghan people

[@qurbaan7726]

But now fake islamic jihadii Taliban government

[@toppuff8694]

Russians didnt make that area bad. Lol Give it 2 years and hell will break loose there again. Watch.

[@elsestelema6273]

Sad isn’t it..

[@StreetDrilla]

did you witness april 28th?

[@Swami355]

I am watching this in July 2021 when Taliban is taking control of the country and ,Americans are leaving after years of war,bombing and killings by all sides.I am feeling so sad for the people of Afghanistan, and sincerely hope one day the country will have a peaceful existence.Thank you for showing the beautiful country and the wonderful Afghans.

[@LuciVarg]

I still want to go.. I met a sweet guy who lives there and he wants me to come. Just a little anxious about the idea.

[@jamesbond4810]

@@LuciVarg you have no idea how terrible things are right now in Afghanistan. People are rushing to banks and airports. Maybe your guy might also be one of those planes with all his assets.

[@jamesbond4810]

@@LuciVarg The president of Afghanistan himself has fled the country. Those who were in the army fighting against taliban are now with Taliban. Some government officials themselves betrayed by leaking information to taliban. Women and children are more in fear because in the 90s women were not ever working or going to studying in schools.

[@jamesbond4810]

@@LuciVarg Americans movie Rambo is truth. Americans literally created & trained Taliban to fight off Soviets but they didn't thought it will be a headache for themselves 10 years later.

[@jamesbond4810]

@@LuciVarg The biggest betrayal was americans leaving overnight without even informing the Afghan government about it and the next day by evening all western had forces left the country. The Afghans knew beforehand americans will leave but not like this.

[@tinaiagana5729]

Are you still in touch with Gull? Hoping him and his family are safe!

[@akunformalitas]

We can only pray and hope for the best for the Afghan people.

[@serenagreen2600]

Gull and his family have relocated to Italy. They are safe! 💖🙏🏼

[@MrAobrady]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@HeyThatsMel]

@@serenagreen2600 so glad to hear this

[@sameemahmadi8644]

Well we are safe. Thanks for ur kind words. We are even more safer than past. Please please dont ever trust on media. I was myself anti taliban before but beleive me they are not bad as the previous governoment. We are all safe but idk why the world has cut their relationship with us? Whats wrong with them? Why they wanna change our tradition? Hope kind people like you can answer us. Thanks

[@pansybucket3909]

I lived in Afghanistan as a 23 year old English language teacher in 1962-63 and those were two of the most wonderful years of my life!

[@eliciaeldridge3452]

Wow you must have some amazing stories from that time spent in Afghanistan.

[@ap.39315]

1962-63 wow that was during a time of peace and quiet. That era has been lost to history sad.

[@abelgenjucar2066]

Wow i was still in grade school by that time,can you please relate a brief story during your stay in these country,what was the difference then and now.

[@ihsankhan1065]

Pansy Can I talk to you about that time you saw what there in Afghanistan!!!

[@user-ct1lh8rm9s]

Wow, amazing 😉 I’m from Afghanistan 🇦🇫 but I live in France 🇫🇷

[@khannasrul6404]

Lots of love to my Afghan brother and sisters from Bangladesh.. 🇧🇩❣️🇦🇫

[@amirmaroufi4801]

thank you my brother 🙏 ❤

[@zainabaslami6100]

Thanks Khan Nasrul bhaiya

[@hasanfoyejul5500]

ধন্যবাদ... thanks me too from BANGLADESH

[@mortezaafghan8714]

broder✌🏻😍🇦🇫

[@ehsanullahehsanjawid8774]

Assalamu Alaikom brother lots of ❤to you too

[@Aryuna3200]

After seeing this I have this bittersweet feeling. All my prayers with the people of Afghanistan.

[@mecca7315]

How heartbreaking that Gull and his family were forced to leave their beautiful country behind 😥

[@whereisamine]

This scene of pure happiness dancing on a frozen lake in Afghanistan restored my faith in humanity

[@orchepiaviolinviola]

I agree!

[@CharlesXavier]

You are not alone.

[@hipolitoa.gonzalezm.4633]

Exactly. You can see their happiness. For thing like that, is why we need to meet people like them and make them happy in some way.

[@Brightioful]

🥺🥺🥲🥲

[@victoriabryan8448]

Afghanistan has been a place I have dreamed to visit since reading The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and God willing it will be safe to visit in my lifetime.

[@kahlidmohamed3741]

Kite runner lololololohahahalolololo. Don't mention that when ur in Afghanistan they will laugh at u. That movie was stupid fake and is was northern Afghanistan perspective not whole Afghanistan we consider them weird

[@abbz753]

@@kahlidmohamed3741 The Kite Runner & other novels are a masterpiece from Khaled Hosseini, it is based on deep-rooted historical realities within Afghanistan. You are fake and stupid not the book or movie.

[@deenairani2816]

SAME WITH ME...I TOO HAVE READ BOTH THESE NOVELS BY KHALID HOSSEINI....IT HAS BEEN MY DREAM TOO TO VISIT ALL THESE PLACES....I WISH I VOULD INFACT VISIT THE MENTIONED MARIAMS HOUSE😊😊😊

[@deenairani2816]

BUT I TOO LOVED THESE NOVELS TO SUCH EXTENT THAT I HAVE BEEN RE READING IT OFTEN...ALSO MANY COPIES OF THESE BOOKS I HV GIVTED TO FRIENDS WHO JUST LOVED IT TOO...AND I HAVE FOR MYSELF KEPT EACH OF ITS COPIES....FAKE OR NO FAKE ITS THE BEST EVER

[@roeen.]

the kite runner is extremely biased. i wouldnt recommend reading it. it makes pashtuns seem so bad, when in my opinion, they are the MOST hospitable and kind ethnicity group in afghanistan. There is literally a saying in afghanistan that says "ma sara lug pashto wuka." "do some pashto with me." It means be kind to me, show hospitality to me. they are truly the kindest in afghanistan.

[@afifaansar5176]

subhanallah .. Afghanistan 🇦🇫 is just amazing 😻 .. love from India 🇮🇳

[@ramindastgeer4340]

Love India ...

[@yennefervengerberg3256]

I don't think I have the guts to visit but I can see how beautiful Afghanistan is...thank you for showing this beautiful country to us through your vlogs. Be safe!

[@TheonlyGJVIC]

The guide, Gull, seems to be such a peaceful and humble person: his smiles in the video look so sincere and joyful! Just by looking at him I felt such good vibes, I wish him the best!

[@myothihaaung1359]

Yes I feel same too his calm and friendly vibe

[@torehaaland6921]

I agree. I trust that guy, and intend to contact him to discuss a journey.

[@faiza3089]

You can trust all hazara people. They are calm , honest , sincere, humble and kind

[@luffypirateking1068]

@@faiza3089 what about the other people ?

[@stephanivya2427]

Also Noor guide of Drew Binsky

[@zuhrafatima8112]

Hello Afghan people, i am from Pakistan. I just wanted to say how glad I am to see Afghanistan getting the love it deserves because Afghan people have truly suffered a lot (I'm sorry for our contribution in it). Afghan culture is beautiful and I'm sure the hearts of Afghan people are made of gold. I wish for your country to see a brighter future and I hope that we are able to mend our ties. Say no to terrorism. Pakistani people have immense love for Afghans and I wish you all the best. Love you guys from Pakistan! :) 🇵🇰❤️🇦🇫

[@coolkoala282]

Sri Lankan also in love with Afghanistan

[@technicalafghan-8564]

thanks :)

[@UsmanSiddiq1]

@Zazai king Yep guys I am from Pak too and I would even go as far as to say, you guys are not Carbon copy but absolutely like us and I can recognize everything from food, furniture, clothes to even local culture and that's coming from Punjabi. We are same people and everybody deserve to live in peace which can only be achieved once everybody is kicked-out of Afghanistan and you guys rule yourself......F@k Afghan Gov and Taliban reach-out to your kin and start the peace process and once that is achieved. We can pressurize both gov to adapt Eu like Open border policy !

[@huongnguyen7200]

love you

[@zuhrafatima8112]

@@UsmanSiddiq1 Nah, we aren't the same people. I think you should give Afghan people their space. Let them appreciate the uniqueness of their culture and heritage. We have similarities with them, but we also have our differences.

[@johnmcdonough5631]

beautiful! lived in Kabul in the late '60's early 70's. Amazing experience for an American family. I stood in the face of one of the buddhas, something a 6 year old boy will never forget! Love the Afghan people, food and culture, thanks for sharing!

[@evaesse]

So beautiful … it is so heartbreaking just thinking about the current situation …

[@AForceMoto]

Afghanistan has mountains with endless beauty.... ❤️🇵🇭

[@mardanlifetv9622]

😍😊😁

[@christinakara278]

Praying that this beautiful country may be free and children may live in peace

[@theenlightenedone1283]

Only if we let it free ... sometimes we invade it and sometimes we destroy it with our drone attacks... Love for all hatred for none Humanity First

[@elyv3844]

No wonder they are fighting over Afghanistan.. it is a beauty! i have no idea how wonderful Afghanistan is thank you EVA!!

[@ktalpa4770]

I discovered your videos and this one a few days ago and this is heartbreaking to see how situation is evolving today. Gull, Eva, thank you a LOT for this awesome video, and for all Afghan people, you deserve this beautiful country and this country deserve you, much love and strength to you ❤️

[@stefhoffer]

Afghanistan seems like such an amazing place. Great video, thanks for sharing Eva!

[@Mar1aHass4n]

Fr

[@kamalikadey2270]

Yes would love to be there right now

[@lifewithRasheeda439]

That's beautiful and rich culture

[@france2135]

😍😍

[@khadijaomari1255]

As an afghan I would like to say yes it is it's a beautiful country with amazing culture and the best ppl you'll ever meet.

[@LearnAboutAfghanistan]

Eva, I am an Afghan in exile in Ireland and have many Polish friends too. I am so delighted and thankful to you for visiting Afghanistan. You shed my tears non stop today and on top reading comments from your Pakistani fans further shed my tears. I see their comment as healing ointment on our wounds. Love you Eva and I wish I was there to invite you to Ai Khanum the Alexander the Great place in Takhar province. Love from Ireland to you, Poland, Afghanistan and Pakistan

[@byron-ih2ge]

Well love afghans from india, we see u as our lost cousins😊😊

[@muhammadawais472]

Man we in Islam are brothers and we don't hate you! You people are very very nice!! We love you and your country ❤️ These are just our governments making us feel bad about each other. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@joannebailey8277]

you just made me shed a tear....

[@LearnAboutAfghanistan]

@@joannebailey8277 Oh I am sorry Joanne

[@joannebailey8277]

@@LearnAboutAfghanistan not at all, Homayoon...I was just touched by your comments.

[@centurytuna100]

With the sad present situation in Afghanistan happening now, i was drawn to your interesting videos. Thank you for showing us the beauty inside Afghanistan. I hope your friends there are safe and hope soon things will become better 🙏🙏🙏

[@debbievinsant4610]

Watching this video from America in October 2021 my heart breaks for the people of Afghanistan the smiles and warmth they show in this episode is so heartwarming. I hope this wonderful family is still ok and I hope that someday our worlds will find peace and the Afghan people can share the beauty of there country with the whole world. I couldn’t help but cry as I watched you all eat the rice so lovingly prepared for you.

[@elyaskhorrami1541]

As an Afghan I thank from the bottom of my heart for showing the positive aspects of my country.

[@mosemutha3446]

Nice and hope you are safe

[@jonathanmidgette807]

Hope all is well my man! As a veteran who deployed to Afghanistan. Very very beautiful country. Lovely people very friendly and willing to help even at risk to their safety. Maybe my experience was a bit tainted based on the duty. I’d love to visit as a civilian one day. Hope y’all find peace.

[@destinationmusicrecords5934]

@@jonathanmidgette807 I can't imagine how doing your job opens your mind and your spirit, life is so strange, very soulful comment brother! be well

[@shawnaatchley8166]

What parts would be safe for me and my daughter?? think I might move to Afghanistan it’s much cheaper than America .. right now America’s inflation is out of control

[@AfG_313]

@@shawnaatchley8166 I am teaching English here rite on the border of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan.

[@leagrimes8656]

Gull seems like an amazing person and guide. I never thought I would like to travel to Afghanistan some day in my life but now I do. I really hope that this beautiful country will be peaceful again. It breaks my heart to see what’s happening in the world. I wish you all the best and stay safe, much love to Afghanistan from Germany 😊

[@rahimamin8881]

Thanks, Lea. I hope one day peace will, at last, come to our country and will welcome beautiful souls like you

[@ehsanamiri3574]

Vielen Dank 🙏 😌

[@kaftarbaz4331]

Don’t forget I love the German people because I have one family they like my parents 😭

[@sorayahaidari5973]

But dont try to travel to pashtuns cities. they are talib.

[@paullhc]

With the events of the past few days, this video takes on new meaning, documenting life as it was developing in Afghanistan. Things will have changed very quickly, especially for the women. Such a tragedy to watch history unfolding before our eyes.

[@abdolahboglil7156]

النساء أليس الدريهم مشكلة في أفغانستان يجيب تقبيل التقافة المختلفة

[@itsam10]

I am a young Hazara Afghan, but due to war and insecurity I spend the whole of my life as a migrant, and I could never see the beauty of my country. Let's just pray to make the world a better place to live. And hope for peace in Afghanistan and all other countries in war. Btw, thanks for the vlog i really enjoyed... Long life Afghanistan❤️🇦🇫

[@FunTravelLondon]

Welcome to our Homeland Afghanistan Eva. Afghan Gulaley from London

[@BlackCat_Funny]

Helmand central base of Taliban haha

[@veed_official]

د مور شیدی دی سه دیر شه 😁😊

[@vikings22222]

@@BlackCat_Funny she said homeland NOT helmand

[@sadiqsediqi9582]

Where in you London tho

[@SoVerySasa]

When I went to Afghanistan in 2008, I traveled throughout and had the most life-changing, revealing, eye opening, dangerous, safest trip of my life. I was never more honored by Desitny, than when I was meant to go to Afghanistan. Bamiyan frozen is something i will have to return to try, but BAMIYAN... SO GORGEOUS. Herat in general is very beautiful. The salang pass, which she avoided by flying, is BREATH TAKING. Mountains in purple, red, green, blue, yellow. Entire mountains of turquoise. Huge desert tornadoes that just spring up and dance around each other. Camels. Kochi tribes. Ghazni, Balkh, and Mazar are also just eye watering beautiful. Rabia Balkhi's tomb. I saw it all, shared it with all my friends, and now there's foreigners who can do it to. It makes me happy. My dream is that everybody sees how gorgeous Afghanistan always has been. They think their countries bombed some hellish no man's land. They bombed Paradise, and portrayed it as the inferno. Thank you for the videos, and Allah keep you all safe happy and healthy.

[@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889]

There are two types of people on earth. One who have visited Afghanistan and the other who have not

[@luc6284]

It is so unfortunate that media always portrays Afghanistan as some hellhole desert full with barbarians and terrorists whilst in reality it is just a country with normal people that have their own unique and beautiful culture. I hope the country stabilises soon so that more people of the world can come to see it.

[@URMOMSFVRT]

Just my words👏🏼

[@monishossaini8780]

Thanks a lot for your beautiful words 🥰

[@GwaiZai]

@@luc6284 those of us that know geography know that Afghanistan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, those that know history one of the most fascinating

[@escape7611]

I have been in Afghanistan in 2005 and it is an amazing place... Bamyan is like a time capsule taking you back centuries and has a great history as it is one of the few places where the Greek culture came into contact with eastern philosophies producing the Indo-Greek civilisation... Kabul is also very historic... Mazar-e-sarif has a great mosque... Very friendly people... It is sad what is happening now in Afghanistan

[@GaiaHedonia]

You were there just in time to collect and share with us the beauty of this tormented country and its people. A big thank you for that. Today my heart is broken by seeing what is happening there. I pray for peace in Afghanistan.

[@ClingToFaith1]

I would love to visit Afghanistan. It is such a Beautiful country, beautiful people, traditions, culture, textile, designs, handmade items, music, dance, food, the breath taking beautiful landscape, poetry, etc. Afghanistan is special 🌟 ❤.

[@marilynstahl6365]

I was so fortunate to visit Afghanistan as part of an "Overlander Bus" that left London and then traveled overland to Katmandu in 1977. Best experience of my life. I always said that Afghanistan was the most unusual place I have ever visited in my life. This was 1977 so just before the major issues that followed. I think you are extremely brave and have really shown how unique and lovely and kind the people are....something travelers see always and those who are not fortunate to travel, miss out on and develop ideas not based in what is very true....people are people the world over are innately good inside. Thank you!

[@matin1411]

I'm an Afghan was born in 1977 while you been travelling around the world and i was struggling to get out of the war zone Ever since I got to know myself. and then i have been immigranted in England now i read your comments about Afghanistan. What a sad and interesting is this life

[@marilynstahl6365]

@@matin1411 I am so sad that you had to leave your native country. Afghanistan is a spectacularly unique and unforgettable place but what occurred was so unfortunate right after I traveled through. When I was there women were well educated, or could be, and were not covered from head to toe in the "chadris" which is what I was told they were called. The place was thriving and so many people travelled through it from the West to the East and from Australia and New Zealand to the UK. I am glad you are safe in England and hope that you are able to one day see your home country again receiving visitors in a safe way.

[@christopheroliver5807]

@@marilynstahl6365 Hi Marilyn, I am an Aussie who was heading in the opposite direction the same year. Enjoying revisiting Afghanistan through Eva. I can't believe how prosperous it now appears compared to back then. Bamian was just a collection of small dwellings perhaps 20/30 (hard to remember) and we stayed in a big room in an eating place. No tables or chairs and we just slept on the floor but being able to wander around the Buddhas at night was something I never forget. Tried to make it to Bandi Amir twice but the snow was too heavy and so so cold I had no clothes left in my bag even wearing all my underwear !!

[@rahimamin8881]

Would love to hear some good stories from your trip to Afghansitan

[@leonlawson2196]

I long to visit Afghanistan as it was before the Soviet invasion and follow the hippy trail.

[@JudithRing]

What a beautiful place! I've just been reading Dervla Murphy's book Full Tilt where she travels from Ireland to India with her bike back in 1963. She fell deeply in love with Afghanistan and it's people and her stories from her travels remind me of Eva. She was fearless and immersed herself in the communities she visited completely. Worth a read to understand how different things were back in the 60's (not so long ago).

[@soda614]

I'm from Afghanistan. Afghanistan is more peaceful than ever. Seeing your amazing video, I also want to go to bamyan. Inshallah I will also go one day.

[@walker6546]

Really

[@Goooogle]

Are you serious?

[@soda614]

@@Goooogle Yes. Because now the war in Afghanistan is over. Now trying hard to establish security in Afghanistan, the taliban are forced to establish security in Afghanistan.. now when we see the situation. It seems that Afghanistan is more peaceful than ever.

[@fer.n.0824]

Thank you Eva for showing the real face of my beautiful country ❤

[@Everyday_is_your_lucky_day.]

Hello my name is aliza i am frm pak and i want to visit ur country

[@123history1]

Yeah, everything is beautiful in Afghanistan.

[@123history1]

@@Everyday_is_your_lucky_day. as a tourist you can visit our country and if you want I can guide you.

[@Everyday_is_your_lucky_day.]

Actually i have an opportunity right now for a transit to saudi arabia ...so that's yi am thinking why not explore some afghanistan........

[@Everyday_is_your_lucky_day.]

Where are u from???

[@Ruby-mn4ro]

Can we take a minute and appreciate her confidence and kindness 👏👏👏👏 keep it up Eva

[@daxtonhincher3290]

Afghanistan is too much of a scary place. Afghanistan is the scariest place in the world.

[@integrasolara4331]

Watching it on 17th Aug and the situation now is dire!

[@generalmq4115]

As an Afghan I kindly thanks and appreciate for sharing the beauty instead of war and bad things going on in Afghanistan.

[@motionwizard1153]

Is it safe to visit now?

[@tobyrouse9146]

I find it difficult to believe Eva has not been approached by major television networks. I can only assume she has and chosen to do her own thing. Fair play!

[@beukenhouthugo3693]

Im afraid to come there too dangerous

[@fariznazir1676]

It doesn’t fit their narrative of “extreme” Muslims.

[@sv8211]

@@fariznazir1676 - A 1300+ yrs of destruction, death, slavery, torture, pillage, conversions, oppression, bigotry seems not enough. How much more "extreme" will fit in your definition of "extreme"?

[@fariznazir1676]

sv lol you sound like a typical ignorant person with no knowledge of Afghan history... but hey I didn’t expect people to know it so it’s all good 🤪

[@fariznazir1676]

sv what are your sources

[@LilyartistFabricworks]

The beautiful person who is reading my comment right now.....May success be with you always ❣️

[@beingcreative007]

Ameen🤲

[@sineadazdoud7729]

Beautiful amazing place, I do pray for peace. I’ve seen recent events unfold , such beautiful people you have met are on my mind 🙏

[@harmonyyarcia7160]

Thank you for opening our mind, eyes and heart about this places and country... I love every clip you took thank you💖💖💖

[@davelambert3317]

I was so lucky. I travelled through Afghanistan 3 times at the end of the 1970s. Obviously after the Russians invaded this wasn't possible any more. My memory is mostly the people. Afghans that I met were proud, handsome and honest people. Unlike most of Asia a price was a price, there was little bartering. The scenery was unbelievably beautiful. And at the end of a long road trip there was always Afghan green tea and bread, often for free as a welcome. In those days Afghan hash was everywhere, in fact when I entered the country from Iran the border guard gave me a large lump "welcome to Afghanistan, sir". You are lucky, Eva but be safe.

[@nazar7039]

As our grandfather's Rumi says the world is changing every period of time but we don't know. Afghan also changed a little we not getting education we deserve and more .

[@berelax8591]

We Afghans are rich from all perspective but the problem is that some western countries and our neighbors don't want our progression

[@matin1411]

Very interesting wish you have some video to upload on KZbin

[@232police]

Wow a lump of hash! What a beautiful welcoming!

[@theenlightenedone1283]

@@berelax8591 the Indian have bad ambitions ... Pakistan needs u to be strong The West fears ur strength

[@KaramatAliAnsari]

Amazing Place... amazing people.. Love 💘 Afghanistan 🇦🇫... Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤💙💚♥️

[@brilantrip9706]

I get emotional watching videos of tourism in Afghanistan now. I pray for everyone in still there and that those who escaped are able to return to, what seems like, a very beautiful country. One day I hope to visit and experience the culture as well.

[@ismailanwari8176]

You can always come to Afghanistan every time, now the situation is better for foreign tourism

[@justclaire104]

Thank you for sharing this unique documentary of yours! It’s truly unique the way we can visit this country by watching your videos!! Literally cried at 13:50! Heard the news and hope your friends are safe!

[@MarcosOzoriodeAlmeida]

You’ve made my mind. I’m going to seriously consider the possibility of visiting Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[@azad-AFG12380]

specially in summer

[@Safi363]

Please don't go there anytime soon. It is not save.

[@unknown1859]

Only when it is safe. ATM is not good.

[@kaftarbaz4331]

I am saying welcome mr

[@Safi363]

Please don't. Not a safe country. If I am from there and I say it is not safe , I know it.

[@shehramkhan694]

I never knew my neighbour country would be so incredible, love to my Afghani brother from Pakistan 🇵🇰 #StayStrong #StaySafe

[@em8136]

Thank you brother. Pakistan is also a beautiful place!

[@AkS-dj1xy]

It’s Afghan brother not Afghani, Afghani is the name of the currency

[@suleimanharris2405]

Thanks bro...❤️🇵🇰

[@marwazazai5386]

Love Pakistan from Afghanistan 💜💜💜

[@BabaNawid]

Many thanks for making this beautiful documentary! ✌🏽

[@BonBonShrimp]

This is one of the best travel videos I have seen. Kudos to Eva for being brave enough to travel to AFG and making such a great video. Wonderful place, great people and rich culture.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

This is just brilliant viewing. 😊 A big hello to all the friendly people of Afghanistan from here in Ireland.

[@mohammadbaqerazizi930]

🌻

[@MarNo12]

As an Afghan, first of all, I want to say thanks for showing a side of Afghanistan that the media worldwide doesn’t show. Second, as a person who has travelled to Afghanistan twice and had visited Band e Amir, its incredibly beautiful during summer, just breathtaking.

[@user-ct1lh8rm9s]

Yep 👍🏻 I’m from Afghanistan 🇦🇫

[@grizius4123]

@abdal abdal u better not right now untill u figure out how taliban will rule the region

[@grizius4123]

@abdal abdal dunno if switzerland is part to NATO, if yes then you should be safe

[@curiousnomadic]

@abdal abdal Last time to visit was in 2000.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@grizius4123 Is this a joke?

[@soldier4007]

our country khurasan/afg such a beautiful country, As a tajik thank you for showing a different side of my homeland. ❤

[@rori65]

Such a beautiful place...I think what I enjoyed most was your tour guides smiles and laughter. I hope they're ok.. Thanks for sharing!!

[@AB-pl7pq]

Afghanistan is a beautiful country and the people of Afghanistan are kind, generous, and hospitable. Afghanistan is a multiethnic and mostly tribal society. The population of the country consists of numerous ethnolinguistic groups: Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, Aimaq, Turkmen, Baloch, Pashai, Nuristani, Gujjar, Arab, Brahui, Qizilbash, Pamiri, Kyrgyz, Sadat, and others. Thank you very much #Eva zu Beck for this Vlog that you made it about my lovely country Afghanistan. Love you guys from Eu,SE!

[@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889]

Afghanistan is truly Asia

[@littleafghankitchen5858]

Afghan people are the most humble and down to earth people you’ll ever meet, the country has so much history and such beautiful places. It’s sad not many people know about the good side.

[@TheMoor11]

You have done a wonderful job documenting this trip. It's very engaging. Great stuff!

[@chrisbroekhof]

Such a happy and beautiful vlog. It shows how beautiful and nice the people and the country are. But also very painful at the same time, knowing the situation at the moment.

[@LeighAnneMarie]

The dancing on the ice part made me so happy. But it breaks my heart that Afghanistan remains so unsafe and inaccessible. There seems to be so much beauty if only it could also be made safe for its citizens and tourists again 😔

[@smileyhappyradio]

It almost feels like being one of the only tourists in a place, you would be a celebrity, with people really supporting you. You are really a trailblazer Eva and your so brave to bring us this travel show. You really should host a show on a network too! Lonely planet has nothing on some of your adventures.

[@lunaumbra]

After watching this I would have loved to visit and what a lovely family you stayed with. My thoughts are with the Afghan people at this time : (

[@lesseketan3625]

You've done a great job capturing the spirit and hospitality of the people. I'm enjoying your videos. Thank you~

[@fearlessandfar]

So PUMPED for this series ❤️💪🏻🐉

[@LilyartistFabricworks]

👍👍

[@phoennejakecline6583]

Hei!

[@IMashabear]

Definitely!!

[@Travelwithchris]

Same brother!

[@cavemanwild9907]

best and rare, has no journalist as been to this place in cold weather and walked on ice, Very brave and hot girl on youtube

[@wandazuniga8838]

Afghan people just don't deserve what they've been trough. I really hope that this situation ends soon ,so people from all over the world can travel and enjoy this beautiful place!

[@daxtonhincher3290]

Too bad that it is Afghanistan, because Afghanistan is the least peaceful country in the entire world.

[@raygenrogue5261]

Why do they don't deserve what they have been through and going through?

[@lupenunez3984]

Right and it’s their own kind harming themselves

[@ihs51]

Thanks for the US trillion dollar invasion and bombing with drones that mess up the Afghanis who just like everyone else wants to live peacefully

[@Thirst-4knowledge]

Thank you! As an Afghan living as an immigrant all my life, I appreciate your support.

[@marmasana]

Hi Eva, just wanted to thank you for the incredible work youu keep on doing through your channel. Also, thank you for giving visibility to these less known places and for fighting the stigma around "dangerous couuntries". I'm such a big fan of yours! 💖

[@mariawissler1078]

This video is so beautiful but it makes me so sad, all this beautiful people and land and culture ... what an experience before things took a complex turn .

[@88shazzy1]

So true. What a tragic situation now for Afghanistan and its people.

[@SarahandMarek]

Finding it SO interesting to see Afghanistan through your videos!! 🇦🇫

[@shahidkhansulaimankhel8174]

Love Afghanistan from Pakistan 🇵🇰💚🇦🇫

[@seanjohnson9401]

I would sacrifice my life for Pakistan!

[@berelax8591]

Appreciate you brother but we expect this from your government as well

[@atharali964]

@@berelax8591 what is government? Elected officials selected from ordinary people by common people. Gov't is what people are.

[@umairmehmood1749]

@@berelax8591 We the people of pakistan will always support our Afghan brothers. Hope for a better future and relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Luv from Pakistan

[@XtremeFun]

@@atharali964 Government doesn't always represent the people. Even so in america e.g is trump

[@zettego4258]

Wonderful vlog! A visit to Afghanistan is now added to my bucket list. Thank You Eva!

[@Rozzi381]

Watching this and thinking of all the lovely people who helped you with your visit. Praying for the people of Afghanistan now💖

[@farrellwilson5468]

KZbin makes my perspective about countries like Afghanistan changes completely, the people are just so kind and the streets seems very lively and safe as I found out onKZbin. Definitely would like to go there someday and experience it for myself

[@sv8211]

Yes. know the difference between an individual and political entity. A beautiful scenery and a horrible situation. A visitor and. a resident. Then you will understand what real Afghanistan is. And be thankful that majority of us need not experience that reality.

[@amstergal]

The comment section here is fascinating and moving. Take a few minutes to read the comments..... my heart goes out to the Afghani people in this comment section and I appreciate your sharing of your thoughts and memories, thank you ❤️

[@marwazazai5386]

*Afghan people

[@marwazazai5386]

❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@amstergal]

@@marwazazai5386 Thank you, I had a feeling that wasn't quite right ❤️

[@dohc5976]

We love each other 💖

[@mardanlifetv9622]

😘😍😊😁

[@Jayapullani]

Looks such a beautiful country and people, thank you for sharing the experience with us.

[@said_ahmadzai4515]

You're special Eva, thanks for exploring the unseen Afghanistan. Much love❤❤

[@kg180972]

A lot of love and respect from Greece to the brave people of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ❤. Its in my list to travel there as soon as the situation be better.

[@byron-ih2ge]

Afghans were actially called indo greeks until the islamic invasions.

[@karimfaizy766]

Welcome.

[@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889]

@@byron-ih2ge in your dream, may be?

[@byron-ih2ge]

@@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889 ya people who place faith over history often think so

[@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889]

@@byron-ih2ge describes you nicely 😂

[@amstergal]

What a gorgeous country. I made friends with an Afghani 30 years ago in the US and Afghanistan has always intrigued me yet so heart breaking for those living there and all the so many other families who had to leave their country like my friend and his family.

[@mardanlifetv9622]

😍😊😁

[@83dsvhtubb]

Came here after hearing the fall of Afghanistan. Obviously not safe to visit anymore

[@grizius4123]

We can't be sure early, taliban might be peacefull after all

[@Yaybaybae]

Wow! This was a wonderful video. May God give the Afghans peace, health, wealth and happiness and may Afghanistan be free soon ❤❤

[@AidaJof]

I have travelled through North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia - yes, I would travel to Afghanistan.

[@farhanw6010]

U most welcome

[@AbdolahKhan-7]

♥♥♥ Welcome

[@AidaJof]

@@AbdolahKhan-7 Thank you.

[@AidaJof]

@@farhanw6010 Thank you

[@ASEF_KARIMI]

Thanks for visiting my beloved country Afghanistan. I have been living abroad for about 23 years and I’m only 32. I visited my village about 6 years ago but haven’t been to Bamyan yet. Its my dream to visit here and hopefully it will happen soon. Love from Australia

[@veed_official]

دوا دی سه 😁

[@TATA-gv5jx]

I live in Australia too and im from Afghanistan, I haven't been there for 6 years as well.

[@veed_official]

@@TATA-gv5jx Hope you guys will visit your own country someday insha,allah

[@TATA-gv5jx]

@@veed_official me too and thank you

[@veed_official]

@@TATA-gv5jx 😇😊

[@aflowercloud]

I never thought there would be mountains in Afghanistan,thanks for changing my view of Afghanistan,the woman's craft shop was also surprising Afghanistan has such a really beautiful heritage and culture

[@abdolahboglil7156]

نعم ان بعد للإعلام يزيف الحقيقة للأسف

[@LylieRandale]

🥴

[@christinemurphy7204]

You bring out the best in people!! Thank you

[@kopisia00]

Hopefully I can visit my country one day Thank you for showing the beauty of Afghanistan 🇦🇫❤️❤️❤️

[@yoghertpak]

I had afghan neighbours when i was little. They where so friendly. Always give my ice cream. I always wanted to go there. It seems a very beautiful country

[@rahimamin8881]

Soon In Sha Allah we will have a peaceful environment and you can visit our country

[@mohibaslami1155]

I am very glad that you showed a picture of my country that the media usually does not show ! I hope you had a good time 🌹

[@travelteachervlog5493]

Always a fan of your journey seeing Afghanistan,tnx for sharing.Gul is a perfect tour guide

[@ordinaryman8931]

Assalamualaykum to Afghani people, best regards from me in Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@jumbohotdog6230]

I would love to visit Afghanistan someday and experience the food, culture and warmth of the people, thank you Eva for showing a different side of this country.

[@dawoodjan9706]

Must welcome

[@motorxplorer]

Amazing to see this side of Afghanistan, thank you for going! and sharing with us.

[@umarmushtaq659]

Not many have the privilege to unravel the mysteries of different cultures throughout the world. But the way you decipher it,the way you talk and add a bit of magic with your gestures.I feel like I am already there. And you probably have got the cutest smile 😊 Love from unknown world ❤️

[@syedalihassan4156]

Hey Afghanistan, May you prosper again and shine like a shining star. Ameen From Pakistan 🇵🇰❤

[@Sultan-gr5tk]

Thank you brother ❤️ same for you.

[@miracleshappen4483]

Afghani people are so warm and friendly, I bless them with peace, love, joy and abundance! 💖🌞🤗

[@AJITHPJ18]

I didn't actually have to see this to have the urge to visit Afgan someday.... I have already read about this beautiful place and it's beautiful people through Khalid Hosseni's books...... yet this reminds me once again that beauty is there everywhere, even in the darkest of the dark, and all we need to do is to seek it...

[@xSweetOSourx]

Loved this, genuinely made me smile ❤️ I would love to travel to Afghanistan it looks breath taking!

[@cowtyebaii1103]

Dear Eva, I am sincerely and wholeheartedly thankful to you for showing a bright side of Afghanistan which isn’t showed to the world and for being so mindful and respectful of the history, people, culture and religion, love you girly thanks ❤️💞

[@massimooriani7783]

Going to Afghanistan has been a dream of mine for so long. I've always waited for the security situation to get better, but at this point I think that now is as good a time as any. Hopefully once the pandemic has passed, I will arrange my trip. After all, the world belongs to the brave, right Eva?

[@takalsafy4279]

I am ready to help u sir i am in afghanistan

[@jelomani8887]

Thanks Eva for this video clip from my amazing and beautiful county. I appreciate a lot 🤩😊

[@NoName-yc4mh]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful video and experience.