UN Touts Afghanistan As Tourist Destination (VIDEO)

If you, unlike me, have ever considered Afghanistan as a potential tourist destination, check out the video below for some helpful advice for a vacation in the war torn country, thanks to the UN.

The UN admits that "war torn Afghanistan is an unlikely tourist destination," but goes on to say "there is hope that its world heritage sites and the first national park can attract tourists and help the national economy."

Whilst such developments may be a long way off, the video illustrates that while Afghanistan may be far from having a Kabul Hilton, there is potential there.

Check out the semi-destroyed Buddhist statues, blown up by the Taliban in 2001, or the mountain landscapes that the UN compares, reasonably, to the Rocky's.

Let us know what you think in the comments below. Would you visit Afghanistan as a tourist?

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Comments

[moongoober]

rocky's?
yes i would visit.
there is a lot to see, and the Afghans i have met have always been fantastic people.
it was a big stop back in the 60s and 70s, and the stories i have heard from
foreigners visiting back then have always been good ones. lots of good
opium-inspired tales as well. i hope to make it there at some point.

[escribacat]

Maybe someday.

[dogman44]

Oh yeah! That's the place I want to visit. As soon as I'm done touring Mogadishu.

[CoronaDischarge]

Only if drafted.

[PWM]

Tourist destination - if you have a death wish.