Day 1: Arriving In Afghanistan (extreme travel) - Life Under Taliban Rule 🇦🇫

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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.

0:00 - 35 USD Room In Kunduz;
5:44 - Searching For Traditional Hat;
11:01 - Traditional Gitel;
19:25 - Hat For My Guide;
28:39 - Cucumber Snack;
32:11 - Buying All The Sweets;
37:54 - Turkmen Carpet Shops;
47:06 - Purchasing Carpet To Purchase.

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After my first trip in 2023, I made another trip to Afghanistan this year. As last time, my visit did not disappoint—Afghanistan was time travel from bustling and unorganized bazaars, street shaves, the 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.

Many people are sensitive to the topic of visiting Afghanistan. As in any country I visit, my 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.

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.

Thank you for watching and being part of the journey! ❤🙏🏽
Davud Akhundzada

Davud_Akh
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Davud, Im a silent follower but I just could not resist commenting on this video. After all we listen to in the media and see on the TV, I think your very brave to travel to Afghanistan, but it was so great to see. I enjoyed it immensely and was so happy to see everyone trading and looking ok. Loved the hat by the way. Keep up the good work, I love it xx

lorrainemcneil
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You visiting Afghanistan is the reason I discovered your channel and started watching you, lovely people and great places

en
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I love Afghanistan, so many kind people with respect to each other. Greetings from Kyrgyzstan.

simsoner
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Your Afghanistan travel video was the first one I saw on your channel, and I enjoyed it. I've been watching your videos ever since.

ecommmmmmmm
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Hi Davud I am a big fan of your from the UK.
Love all your travel vlogs and especially.love seeing the warmth and respect you have towards other people of different cultures and traditions.
Very informative vlogs.

anditsasy
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Shout out to Afghanistan 🇦🇫
Much love from Brooklyn, NY and Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

BK_
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You are such a kind and soft-hearted person.I appreciate you brother.🇳🇵

mustafahussain
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Salam thanks to visit Afghanistan again
We Afghans wish you all the best time in Afghanistan

Abid-ali_AFG
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It's nice to see Noor back once again👍
One of the best humans..

harshi
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When I was teenage, I remember how my dad used to tell me about Afghanistan. My dad dreams to visit there. Because to be honest, his inlove with this country.. So now that my dad is gone.. I will fulfill his dream. If not this year.. Next year in Shaa Allah ❤❤❤

NOORCHANNEL
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Everyone is dressed so nice and I love the hats!

Ameristang
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Welcome back again my best friend!
It is really a big honor to host you again in incredible Afghanistan.
I hope to see you soon for wakhan corridor, incredible and untouched nature of my country
Sincerely yours
Noor Ahmad Ansari from gorgeous Afghanistan ❤❤❤❤❤

Noorahmadansari
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I have had some gap to watch your videos, Mr Davud. I am very happy to watch this video in Afghanistan.

KorrapatiRaghavendraRao-vd
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Afghanistan looks very interesting, and you showed the real life of the locals. They seem to be friendly and hospitable people too. That's a nice bazaar selling beautiful handcrafts - I specially like the hats and the carpets are beautiful. Great guide you had as well. Another wonderful video, Davud, too bad part of it was lost. Thanks again for taking us along on your travels. ❤🙏 from the Philippines.

tony_dt
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*_Love your short videos! Keep sharing what interests you_* 👍

LinhJones-LifeinAfrica
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great country i love Afghanistan, greetings from Uruguay

gus
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Love how it's the same tour guide, he's good

tomlopez
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Your kindness has restored my faith in humanity, may you be blessed!

shwetalshah
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I'm from South africa 🇿🇦 it is so good seeing you helping people all over the world ❤😊

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