Afghanistan and tourism...

[Uther]

I know that 'danger tourism' is a thing for the adventurous, but this just seems a bit mental to me...So, would you? A nice trip to Afghan, or maybe some sightseeing in NK?

Three tourists killed as several gunmen open fire in Afghanistan

While many foreign offices say Afghanistan is unsafe to travel to, the Taliban has tried to promote it as a tourist destination since seizing power in August 2021.

news.sky.com

 

[Ayahuasca]

What could go wrong in Afghan, it’s only your friendly neighbourhood Taliban.

 

[Diddums]

What happened to mickeyflinns(?).

 

[henry hoov3r]

Think ill stick to Turkey

 

[wordy]

It’s a stupid idea, the potential stress and worry you cause to loved ones and/or the effort and risk to those who would be involved should something untoward happen makes it a very selfish endeavour, to me anyway.

 

[slinxy]

People are crazy… I’m my friend used to work at a travel agency and people was phoning up on 9/11 asking for cheap flights to America…

Personally I would have got them on the planes and let the American arm forces take the plane down, Darwinism wins…

 

[Begbie]

Lord Miles survived.

But you wouldn't get me to Turkey never mind Afghan.

 

[Reuben klang]

Nice cheap holiday though. I can see the appeal but just not for me.

 

[ivrytwr3]

Lol, wanting to tour in Afghan. Darwinism at it's best.

Kabul is beautiful because that's where the money is. There are some other nice cities, but most of the rest of the place is a barren third world environment with people still living in tin huts and caves.

Corrupt, where people can be police week and Taliban the next.

 

[imtoooldforthis]

Lord Miles survived.

But you wouldn't get me to Turkey never mind Afghan.

Why not Turkey ? Been there numerous times, never had any issues and always felt safe and welcome.

 

[Abraxaz1]

Did two unguided tours of Afghanistan, wouldn’t recommend, food was terrible, nightlife sporadic; half the time nothing then the rest far too lively, very anti tourist minority and the roads very potholed.

Only recommendation don’t attend any all male parties on a Thursday. Dirty. ********

 

[arknor]

Seems like a darwin award to holiday in a country your own country has bombed in recent decades, especially one where you can probably disappear and no one cares.

Don't think I would ever want to go India, Pakistan etc either they look proper grim on tourism vlogs

 

[Efour]

Yep **** hole countries offer nothing to me. It's a shame Egypt has so much interesting antiquity.
Never understood the attraction of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam.
Is it the power trip of being a white westerner?

Very superior European white male here.

 

[ianh]

If it wasn't for the very, very obvious issues and if instead it was a very permissive place, then some of the scenery there is absolutely amazing. Sadly however the reality is that I wouldn't step foot back there even if I was being paid and had a thousand bodyguards!

 

[drakulton]

I hear Beirut is nice this time of year.

 

[Dreadi]

Can't be any worse than Blackpool can it?

 

[uber soldat]

Can't be any worse than Blackpool can it?

I'd say the hotels in Kabul probably have slightly higher hygiene ratings.

 

[5punk3monk3y]

Book your holiday here

Afghanistan

Lupine Travel specialise in small group tours to Afghanistan at affordable prices. Our group tours will take you to see the highlights of Kabul, Herat, Bamiyan and Mazar-e-Sharif.

lupinetravel.co.uk

 

[Nasher]

Can't be any worse than Blackpool can it?

There is an area in my local town which feels pretty similar.

 

[beachBOYken]

Afghan how would you get there now that Taliban are back in control? I’m guessing a flight to some Middle East country and then flight/car from there.

It was dangerous before the Taliban retook control, have to be a nutcase to go now.