Few New Zealanders have visited Afghanistan , and even fewer have planned a trip since 2021 and the return to Taliban rule. Next month a team of inquisitive.
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A Land Like No Other: Afghanistan’s Post-Conflict Ecotourism Potential
Stunning cobalt-blue lakes with natural travertine dams in Band-e-Amir, the pristine, soaring Pamir Mountains, through which some of the world’s last snow leopards prowl far from the simplistic, violent, and drab images preferred by the media, Afghanistan is a beautiful and multifaceted nation. Lonely Planet once described Afghanistan as a “vastly appealing country.” Having married into an Afghan family many years ago, I can attest that the culture is also extremely hospitable. Welcoming tourists to visit their beautiful nation is a logical extension of the Afghan culture.
With such a rich and hospitable culture and unparalleled natural beauty, the post-conflict development of a responsible and sustainable tourism sector could benefit Afghanistan especially in more remote areas. Before the wars and COVID-19, in the 1970’s, over 100,000 tourists per year visited Afghanistan. But there is hope for an e