"Kabul, Jalalabad, Herat, Kunduz,Bamiyan,Mazar" Top 5 Page for this destination Afghanistan by Penelope4

Afghanistan Travel Guide: 582 reviews and 1,124 photos

Bamiyan

I didn't really plan to work here in Afghanistan. Why work in Afghanistan if you have a secured post in Vienna, right? Well, at some point, we all look for challenges or meaning in what we do. I can't remember if I was just curious how it is to serve under difficult situation but nevertheless, I gave it a go. Alas, I've been working here since August 2005. Regrets? None. I just wish that Afghans will enjoy peace and prosperity sooner than later.

My most favorite part of Afghanistan is Bamiyan. You can see a part of Band-e-Amir behind me. What you see is what you get... Very beautiful part of Afghanistan, really!

Jalalabad

poppy

I knew the very instant I've seen the scenery: something here's not right. And of course it took me only a second to realize that I was staring at poppy.

Mazar-i-Sharif

Blue Mosque, white doves, kind waitresses (yes, they have waitresses in Mazar and not only waiters!), yummy yogourt and very low-cost clothings! One can see many Afghan women in white burqas in this part of Afghanistan.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful mountains and lakes.
Cons:Suicide bombings here and there.

Last visit to Afghanistan: Jan 2009
Intro Updated May 27, 2009
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Comments (16)

mallyak Feb 9, 2011 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

Nice to read a nice view about Afghanistahan.
Aitana Jan 7, 2011 at 5:57 AM Report Abuse

Nice page and tips, Penelope. Thanks for sharing.
850prc Feb 20, 2010 at 3:51 PM Report Abuse

Interesting and entertaining page, Penelope. I'll bet those kebabs smell terrific when they're cooking.
jivanne96 Dec 1, 2009 at 8:44 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Nice page about Afghan..it is really beautiful...when are u passing by Dubai again..
ozalp Oct 26, 2009 at 1:17 PM Report Abuse

Hi Penelope. Thanks for the word "manna". :-) Nice page.
kidfree Oct 10, 2009 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

Wow, really good page. Hopefully one day we can all go there in peace.
victorwkf Aug 29, 2009 at 8:58 AM Report Abuse

Great writeup and photos of Afghanistan! Hope the people of Afghanistan will improve their life soon.
hunterV Jul 30, 2009 at 10:03 PM Report Abuse

Hello, Penelope! I wish you success in the future! Your travels are great indeed! ><>< Vielen Dank und bleib gesund! ><><><
SLLiew Jul 21, 2009 at 12:33 PM Report Abuse

New tips added... Wow...you have been to Afghanistan. Nice pictures. Cheers from Penang, SL :)
ChristinaNest Apr 29, 2009 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic lake photo!! I love mountain lakes. And the Blue Mosque is stunning. thanks for sharing and greetings from Bulgaria