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Jules, a female solo traveller standing in front of Red Mosque in Kandahar, Afghanistan

Afghanistan Without a Tour: 2025 Travel Guide

An independent guide to travel to Afghanistan without a tour based on my personal experience travelling through the country in 2024.

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Taliban Flag at Sher Khan Bandar Border, Afghanistan

Sher Khan Bandar Border Crossing Guide (2025)

A guide based on a personal experience about everything you need to know to confidently cross the Sher Khan Bandar border in Afghanistan.

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Female solo traveller in Kabul

Guide to Kabul, Afghanistan (2025)

A travel guide to Kabul, Afghanistan | what to do, safe hotels, what food to try, tips for staying safe from a female traveller.

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Female solo traveller in Bamyan, Afghanistan

Is it Safe to Travel to Afghanistan?

A concise guide by a female traveller on the safety of travelling in Afghanistan. Includes practical safety tips from personal experience.

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