About-Afghanistan Culture
Everything you need to know about Afghanistan culture: the cities and people, the religion, food, art, etiquette, clothing, and fun. I've also pulled to together lots of information to help you plan the perfect adventure vacation (or contract job)!
All about Afghanistan CUlture
This site is being compiled by a real person, who has enjoyed a "normal" life in Kabul for almost a decade with my husband and children.
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I've written down everything I've learned through the decade of living in the capital city.
Since the country and people are so diverse, I've enlisted friends (experts) who live in other provinces of the country to give their unique perspectives on Afghan culture.
Here are some of their pictures!
You can benefit from people who are passionate about all things Afghan.
Get the insider’s perspective
on living successfully (and safely!)
- You will see the people and country you hear about on the media has a whole ‘nother side to it which is beautiful and fun!
- Learn about Afghan people, the great food, the friendly Afghan culture.
- Read how to plan a safe travel adventure if you're into extreme adventures
- Learn how to handle visas and entry permits.
- Find a cheap flight, low cost hotels, and even a job if you decide to stay.
- Learn the best tips for not only surviving your first few days, but also learning how to live in an exciting place!
- Read up on Islam and how not to make any offensive mistakes.
If you've never been to Central Asia before, start by reading an insider view of the city you are planning on visiting or living.
Your Afghanistan Culture Adventure Planning Guide...
I've created the Planning Guide to show you how to be prepared for your own trip.
Afghanistan is more inspiring than you ever imagined!
All you need is enough information, and a reasonable measure of common sense. I like to think that I can offer you plenty of both, so let’s get started.
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I hope this beautiful country will come alive in your imagination, and when you visit I hope you will love it and Afghan culture as much as I do!
- About Me
- Find out more about me - and the community providing information about Afghanistan.
- What's New?
- The Afghanistan Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the About-Afghanistan.com Web site. Subscribe here.
- Fun in Afghanistan
- Fun in Afghanistan? War sometimes brings out humor as a coping mechanism. Here are some things we expatriates find funny in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan Travel Planning Guide
- Obtain the very best information on Afghanistan and Afghanistan culture. Receive the Afghanistan Travel Planning Guide for free!
- Afghanistan Books
- A comprehensive book list of Afghanistan books and the "must reads" on Afghanistan and Afghan culture.
- Afghanistan Art
- You'll be surprised by what types of Afghanistan art is available! Read a concise summary of what is happening in the Kabul art scene.
- Center for Contemporary Arts Afghanistan
- Learn more about Afghan women artists painting at the Center for Contemporary Arts Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan National Archives
- Learn more about the Afghanistan National Archives, and about ancient Afghan calligraphy and ancient miniatures and art.
- Afghanistan National Archives Building
- The official description of the Afghanistan National Archives Building of Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan National Archives Collections
- The only comprehensive list of Afghanistan National Archives Collections presently held at the National Archives of Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan National Art Gallery
- A brief description of Afghanistan National Art Gallery
- Afghanistan National Museum
- Enjoy one mom's look at the Afghanistan National Museum with her children.
- Brian Carderelli
- Brian Carderelli was one of the 10 NGO workers massacred in Badakhshan in 2010. Check out the videos and artistic photography he left behind.
- Afghanistan Women
- Afghanistan Women
- Buzkashi
- Watch a stunning video of Buzkashi - the Afghan national sport most of us will never have to see in person.
- Cross Cultural Communication
- There are very few communication articles written aobut cross cultural communication in Afghanistan. Here is one on indirect communication specifically in the Afghan setting.
- Afghanistan Culture
- The most practical tips for learning how to navigate Afghanistan culture.
- Afghanistan Flag
- The insider's description of the Afghanistan flag. Who drew the art in the middle, and what does it represent?
- Afghanistan Food
- Everything you want to know about Afghanistan food - cooking, pictures, history, and more!
- Afghanistan History
- A brief summary of Afghanistan history.
- Afghanistan Information
- An American mom who has lived in Kabul for almost 10 years giving you the best Afghanistan information...all the facts you need to know to get to and around Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan Religion
- Need a short, easy-to-understand summary of the main Afghanistan religion? Understand the three main parts of Islam within Afghanistan.
- Cities in Afghanistan
- Get the best insider information and photos on more than cities in Afghanistan, but also villages and other lesser known areas within the country.
- Afghanistan peoples
- Many different ethnic groups comprise Afghanistan. Afghanistan peoples are surprisingly diverse.
- Afghanistan Photos
- Unique Afghanistan photos of people, children, and soldiers in Afghanistan you won't find anywhere else!
- Afghanistan Map
- Need am Afghanistan map? Here you will find the most helpful FREE maps.
- Wakhan Corridor
- First hand information on the Wakhan Corridor by people making trips in summer, 2009. The most remote district in Afghanistan...until now.
- Afghanistan Geography
- Learn the basics of Afghanistan geography and what the terrain is like.
- Afghanistan Travel Stories
- Great Afghanistan travel stories about Afghan people, culture and the country, contributed by friends from around the world who have lived in Afghanistan.
- Living in Afghanistan
- Living in Afghanistan is not for the faint hearted. Learn from those who've
- Places to Visit
- Check out the top rated SAFE places you must see if you get to go to Afghanistan.
- Security in Afghanistan
- Security in Afghanistan - tips from an American dad who has lived with his family in Afghanistan for almost ten years. Learn how to live safely and joyfully among the people.
- Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
- Post Traumatic stress syndrome is a common experience for people leaving Afghanistan. Find out what it is and how to deal with it.
- Testimonials About Afghanistan
- Testimonials about Afghanistan and my website, www.about-afghanistan.com.
- Donate to About-Afghanistan
- Donate to help Afghan culture and peace in Afghanistan.
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- Contact Me
- Contact me directly if you want more information regarding any of the stories on this website. If you have facts about Afghanistan not included here, please let us know!
- Contribute to Afghanistan Culture
- Would you like to share your knowledge about afghanistan culture? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.
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