i hope nadia is safe and sound. She's a gem and i loved her confidence. It's sad to see how inaccessible the outside world is for them right now.

It's so sad that the Afghan people cannot have things that we take for granted so often. Thank you for showing this.

Hi Chloe, I am an afghan and love watching all vlogs about Afghanistan. However your Vlog was exceptionally the best one for many reasons. First of all It made me very emotional that If I go there as a woman currently, I can’t experience half of what you showed us so it felt empowering still to see you fulfill my dream. You did an excellent job by showing many different clips with the most relevant information about each place and Event that took place. And I watched the whole video which i am usually incredibly impatient for. Thank you so much for showing us all this❤

Table of contents (I know the video is pretty long, down here if you want to jump around) 0:00 (Intro) 0:33 (Getting an Afghanistan tourist visa in Pakistan) 1:25 (Landing in Kabul, Afghanistan) 2:06 (First dinner in Kabul) 2:12 (First full day in Kabul) 2:56 (Registering with the Taliban) 3:56 (Sakhi Shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan) 5:36 (Going to Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan) 8:23 (Zoroastrian Temple) 11:14 (Shrine of Hazrat Ali) 12:18 (Buzkashi) 13:24 (Afghan Ice Cream in Mazar-e-Sharif) 14:18 (Meeting Nadia and eating her ice cream) 15:32 (Driving to Bamiyan, Afghanistan) 16:03 (Ancient buddhist rock temples) 16:58 (Photo with the Taliban) 19:20 (Driving on the Salang Pass) 21:05 (Second day in Bamiyan) 21:44 (Russian tank graveyard) 22:15 (Getting tailor-made Afghan clothes) 23:08 (The ancient Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan) 23:57 (Interaction with the Taliban) 25:15 (Ancient burned down village by Ghengis Khan) 26:32 (Dara e Ajdahar) 28:52 (Picking up tailored clothes) 29:10 (Driving to Lake Band-e-Amir, Afghanistan) 29:50 (Arrival to Lake Band-e-Amir, Afghanistan) 30:44 (Taliban made these duck boats famous) 31:07 (Riding the ducky boat on Lake Band-e-Amir) 32:07 (Driving back to Kabul) 32:30 (NYC fried chicken restaurant in Kabul, Afghanistan) 33:10 (Garden’s of Babur in Kabul, Afghanistan) 33:42 (Flying to Herat, Afghanistan) 33:11 (Arrival to Herat, Afghanistan) 34:25 (Musalla complex in Herat, Afghanistan) 37:09 (Abdullah Anwari Sufi Shrine in Herat, Afghanistan) 38:54 (300 year old mosaic tile factory) 40:46 (Displaced person’s camp in Herat, Afghanistan) 43:59 (Driving to Kandahar, Afghanistan) 44:17 (Registering myself with the Taliban in Kandahar) 45:40 (Why I wore a chador in Kandahar) 45:54 (Hiking the 40 steps of Chilzena with the Taliban) 47:31 (Cloak of Mohammed PBUH) 48:00 (Souk in Kandahar, Afghanistan) 49:40 (Security before leaving Kandahar) 50:03 (Back in Kabul, Afghanistan) 50:17 (Eating street food in Kabul) 50:41 (Antique shop in Kabul) 52:11 (Kabul “Ka Faroshi” bird market) 52:52 (Chainak being made-Afghan soup in teapot) 54:13 (Kite shop in Kabul) 55:15 (Finally eating Chainak) 55:50 (Leaving the bird market) 56:06 (Giant flag pole in Kabul) 55:21 (The friends I traveled with in Afghanistan) 57:03 (Leaving Afghanistan after 3 weeks) 57:16 (Honest reflections of my trip) 57:35 (Made it to Dubai) 57:41 (Q&A, viewers questions, Chloe’s answers)

I appreciate the respect and sensitivity with which you describe Afghanistan and the Afghan people. It left me feeling sad for this beautiful country full of life and history that was overtaken by an exteemist regime :( thank you for this!

Thank you for showing how beautiful Afghanistan is and the people living there. I felt like I wanted was to touch the buildings that are hundreds of years old. It’s so sad to see how the historical places were destroyed. I never knew there were Buddhist statues there. It must have been amazing when it existed before it was destroyed. I highly enjoyed this video❤

Wow! You just became my new favorite travel KZfaqr! Your bravery for doing that which I, as an American woman myself, thought was impossible, by travelling as a woman to Afghanistan under Taliban rule so that you could open your mind and your clearly compassionate, beautifully loving heart to the Afghan people is truly commendable! Thank you, so much, for sharing your journey with us, and in so doing sharing the voices, spirits, and culture of a people whose voices and spirits, both, it seems, have been so sadly quieted by the Taliban's rise to power! You really helped me open my own eyes, heart, and mind to this incredible country, and I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for helping me do so! 💖

Thank you so much for sharing your journey to Afghanistan to the world. Through your eyes, everyone here is able to see the real Afghanistan. I really appreciate all the effort that you did to show us the beauty of Afghanistan and to make this hour long video. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. ❤ P.S: The bread looks sooooo delicious! Looking for Afghan recipes now! ❤

As a woman born in New York City I feel like one of the luckiest women in the world. Lately I haven’t been feeling great about the city but watching this gave me more appreciation for being a native here and free to do as I please in many ways with many resources. I give thanks to my ancestors and the entire universe for placing me right here right now safe sound and free. There is so much beauty there in Afghanistan and so much rich cultural history even if much of it has been suppressed. Thank you for sharing your journey with us 💚💚💗💗

Your voice is always so calm and the sheer intention of simply being a genuine informer really gets to me. Thanks for showing your perspective and showing what a beautiful country Afghanistan is! One request though - you have been to so many places and most of them are in your KZfaq shorts. Would really really really be awesome if you could compile them (like for Afghanistan). Again. Thank you so much for existing. For keeping it simple and honest and the best:)

I have watched it twice! It’s so interesting and emotionally moving. I could feel the heaviness and sadness at times. I love that you added the QnA it really clarifies things and I really appreciate your heartfelt sharing. You are a very brave caring young woman and I love your videos so much!!!❤

I'm glad you video with your voice soft and not annoyingly boisterous 😊

Thank you so much for sharing this and your debrief at the end. Also I so respect that you are donating proceeds of the video

I totally wanted to see a longer version about your trip to Afghanistan. Thanks for this! I’m glad you made it back safely. My heart goes out to those people. I wish things were better over there. I learned a lot, though.

Thank you for sharing your experiences in Afghanistan! I really appreciate getting to see this side of the country through your travels. It’s a beautiful country.

Your Afghanistan video and edition is really one of the best travels you made. Because of its history, unique culture, and beautiful historical places.

I really appreciate you making this video! Such raw and real content. Really informative

I felt the same “pessimistic“ way when traveling through Palestine. Especially now, my heart is aching so much. ❤️‍🩹

The mountains in Afghanistan are even more spectacular and unique when you do the actual hiking with your best buddies. I can never get enough of it. It’s an experience like no other. Hope your enjoyed your visit in Afghanistan, Chloe! Btw you nailed those head scarfs Chloe they were made for you 😊 New subscriber Afghan Australian

What a wonderful video, thank you for taking us along for the ride 🤍 Afghanistan looks like a beautiful place, hope you will have a chance to return if you so choose and best of luck on your next adventure!!

Thank you so much for your work! I teach Afghani students in the US and love learning more about their home. You are very courageous!

You did such an amazing job with this video! Thanks for sharing your honest experience and respecting the local's privacy. I look forward to seeing more of your content. (:

Thank you so much for bringing us along on your travels in Afghanistan, and sharing your knowledge of history, art, culture, religions, and their diverse people. I appreciate and value how you respectfully explore and present your information and events in a cultural and spiritually respectful manner. Top tier documentary work. 👏 Thanks for sharing and letting us all armchair explore life, countries, and the world with you. ❤❤❤

Wonderful video, I really loved the respect and grace you showed when speaking of this country and people. Thank you for sharing!

You have the BEST channel for travel content. I don’t really watch travel content because of how cringey it can be but you are so respectful and insightful and give amazing real life perspective. Looking forward to seeing many more countries with you

Thank you for this hugely interesting video. It feels like a wonderful holiday present to your subscribers. I've been to Sudan, Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia and maybe one day Afghanistan. Your mode of travel is an inspiration.

This video blows EVERY single other one I’ve seen out of the water… it’s so real and you gave honest opinions and pain to d such a real picture. I’ve dreamed of making the same journey and your sharing this is very inspirational

so glad you were ok with the heater! thats exactly how my father passed away in afghanistan during the winter

Your vlogs feel like as if I am the one who is traveling even though i am sitting in my couch and chilling with your videos I must say that you are one of the best travel channels on youtube

I don’t normally comment on vids like this but I wanted to commend you for the raw footage you took. I really enjoyed you explaining everything on voiceover and showing all the foods you ate and what you wore. I send my prayers to the people of Afghanistan. Sometimes I forget how great I have it in the US… I pray these people’s economy strengthens and that they can be freed from the Taliban rule.

I watched through your entire video and do not regret it. Thank you for your hard work! 😊

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! I really appreciate to be able to see the current Afghanistan through your lens :)

Wow, that's so unfiltered and educational. Thank you for sharing your experience with others! It was very interesting to watch!

What an educational video! I have learned a lot about things! Please keep doing long videos; they are more insightful. Thanks for your work and for showing us the world through your eyes!

This is amazing, thank you for creating and compiling all this footage. Very interesting plus your voice is so relaxing

best afghan travel video i’ve seen yet, and i’ve seen a lot. than you, you’ve earned a new subscriber

I just watched the whole video, thank you so much! I can’t believe you shot a +1h long video by yourself! You’re voice is so important, and you taught me a lot about Afghanistan. Just subscribed, can’t wait to see what adventure you’ll embark on next :)

I really enjoyed following your journey and your truly objective approach to the afghan culture. It was refreshing to watch. Thank you!

this is a wonderful video, thank you! its my dream to visit every country in the world someday. thank you for being so kind and compassionate and showing us what its like

Thank you for showing this. Was very well done. It's so beautiful there and the food looks wonderful. What sadness going on there. I just found your channel and I'm happy I did.

This was simply fantastic !!! Thank you for sharing this experience with the world ❤

Wow. Amazing. Thank you for such a courageous trip to show this.

This is so inspiring, I've watched a few of your videos and you go to some of the most under appreciated places and they look amazing. I love watching you because you seem so generally respect of local traditions and customs while not allowing yourself to forget the harsh reality of these places. This particular one struck me because I'm fascinated by the countries of the old Silk Road and I would love to visit (I'd probably be too scared though). Thank you for showing us a snapshot of the culture and people of Afghanistan, and helping the world not forget about them❤

such a beautiful intriguing and thoughtful video thank you so much for sharing this incredible experience with us hope you continue to go on even more journeys as cool as this one :)

Excited for this one ❤

Food looks amazing!!! Beautiful architecture and people look friendly ❤

I've never seen a travel video so good

I haven’t enjoyed watching something this much in a very very long time. Thank you so much for this amazing video, i never thought i’d see Afghanistan. You’re great thank you ❤

Wow, this video was so insightful and powerful. Thank you for being so respectful to the Afghan people and of the political climate. It is so complex and I'm glad you gave it a nuanced perspective.

thank you for taking that risk and visiting this beautiful country for us!

Loved every second of your video!!! 💖

Thank you for showcasing the people and their hospitality and beauty. The beauty of the country. I loved my time there as a soldier helping the women in secret ❤

Amazing vlog. Thank you for sharing this trip.

Loved this! Most of the vlogs that we see of Afghanistan are from male vloggers. I can only imagine how different there experience must have been. This vlog was amazing. A peek into reality

Wow. Thank you for the great video!

Such an interesting and good video!! Thanks for sharing

Very nice video and I love your voice over and the style of the video, especially if you’re watching it on a mobile. It’s good enjoy your travel around the world. God bless

You are such an amazing journalist! Loved the long content! Great work!

Why is she whispering like the taliban is standing behind her 😅. Nice video. Brave of her to go

Thank you for sharing this amazing Journey to Afghanistan ❤

Thankyou for your fabulous video. Love your work.

I just found your page today. My wife and I watched the Antarctica video first and then this one. I find your videos very informative and well made. I love the history and the buildings and views but find it very sad that women don't really have lives there. Very sad. Keep up the great work

I never know the country is so beautiful. The people are so humble and ofcourse the food you shown. I would love to go and explore. Nice vedeo 👌

Hey I just watched your video and it was so touching I really felt the moments especially the sadness in the air you mentioned. I slowly felt it and it's really heartbreaking to see these beautiful people suffer so much.

Your Afghanistan journey was full beauties and amazing scenes. The way you beautifully explored ancient places of Afghanistan, traditional foods, culture, and hospitality of its people with foreigners was fantastic . Afghanistan is amazing country. Keep it on....

Thank you for showing beautiful side of our Country

Watching the video, I can feel how pick up on some of that intensity you talked about. Thank you for authenticity and sincere opinions. I enjoyed watching this.

I admire you for your courage. You made a very interesting video. Thank you so much ❤

Great video!

i just watched this entire video i just want to let you know that it was really informative and interesting to watch

You are very brave. I clicked on this video not expecting to watch the entire thing, but I did. I see some people blasting you in the comments but unfortunately that comes with their culture. Don’t take it to heart. I wish you the best

This video is gonna blow up

What an eye opening video. Amazing, thank you for showing this country from a woman’s point of view.

Love your videos ❤❤

Love your content.

I hope the Afghan women who owned the Ice cream shop is still save. I am worried for her💔

Hi Chloe, if you wear hijab in any more of your travels, you might have an easier time keeping the hijab in place with hijab magnets and, if you wear an undercap, you can attach the hijab to the undercap with wardrobe tape. These tools should make it easier to wear hijab if there's wind or if you're moving a lot.

Great video thank you!

Chloe I just talked to you on TT about Afghan. So weird I have picks from standing on this tank. Beautiful wonderous place. X (aka bananaman)

Girl you are fearless . May G'd protect you on your journeys . It was nice to see Afgan and its people . I'm jewish American probably not the favorite of talibns so i will never go visit , but admire and love all of G'ds children. May humanity recognize the beauty divinity in diversity. While respecting history, a collective future and each other. I pray for peace ✌️

As an afghan, thank you. Made my day ❤

Very interesting footage and as always, I love getting insights into the real live Afghanistan day to day. Question: do you have roots in this part of the world?

Recently came across your channel and I love your content 😊 I really appreciate how genuine and respectful you are towards the culture of the lands you visit. I don’t sense any arrogance or judgement in you, based on all the things you say. Your respect for their customs and beliefs regardless of how different they might be than yours, is so refreshing to see ❤️ looking forward to more content 😊 I’m curious if you’re willing to share, what’s your ethnic background? You identified yourself as a woman of color in another short, so it made me wonder.

Super sad to watch, my heart goes to all women are there. Super scary you are brave

You documented very well. The middle east is enchanting to me, despite the tension. Id love to see it one day.

I’m so glad I found your channel. This is amazing. It is such a beautiful place, but so sad that the Taliban has control :(

Thank you so much for posting longer content. I really enjoyed listening and watching your experience compared to other Western women who have visited. It is really great to get another perspective. Please continue posting longer content. I am now going to watch the remaining videos. 🍿

I'm so happy you did this video. I have seen other women on KZfaq with a lot of privilege painting afghanistan a certain way, ignoring the plight of actual afghany women.

What camera equipment did you take and did you ever feel uncomfortable / was made to feel self conscious using it int he streets or filming peoples faces?

i've really enjoyed your videos! i've travelled to every Asian country from india eastward and i do want to try central Asia next. Where could i find your travel guide?

hey thankyou for this wonderful journey from your stay, do you habe a guide or contact that you can recommend for visiting?

Ooh what did you say when they asked you what you were doing there (did anyone catch on that you were going to publish this on KZfaq etc?) did you film with your phone or camera in front of the talibans?

I would love to go! Thank u 🙏

Just now watching this video. U are really bold woman. So brave to travel Taliban country where they don't feel women as human. Happy watching your videos dear 🥰🥰

Incredible work

This is very interesting but also super emotionally exhausting, especially hearing about that girl in the displaced persons camp. I hope she's ok.

I have read many books regarding Afghanistan. I’m so happy you went! My dream is to mountain bike there and be the first female mountain biker on many of those mountains and passes. Maybe one day. I love my afghan friends and we are always thinking about you ❤

It’s very common in the market places for shopkeepers to rinse their glass of water or tea with water and throw it outside their shops, which in many cases land on someone walking outside. It has happened to me and I have see it happen to others. I don’t think it was because you were not covering your face.

Afghanistan land is full of wonders, excitements and beautiful places. You experience beautiful nature, traditional Afghani foods and delicious and landscapes in mountains. Enjoy it.

Thank you for sharing