Thijs Broekkamp

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

Thanks for your more understanding and constructed answer. There are many complexities at work here. Small progress is being made, I hope in the next step of this project I can show you all the amazing work that is being done there in some NGO projects.

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

I've actually met quite a few female travelers that have visited the country recently.

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

I admire what you're doing Thijs. I'm from Israel originally and I can appreciate how the beauty of a country (particularly from this part of the world) can become lost in translation largely due to negative media coverage. Your photos beautifully showcase humanity and reminds us there's "real people" behind the storylines, even if the current situation isn't an ideal one. Don't get dissuaded by the comments, keep doing what you're doing.

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

Thank you for your beautiful photographs. I have always wished to visit Afghanistan. I have read a tremendous amount about this country. For further reading please read a book called Butcher & Bolt about the attempted British invasions. The British were kicked out 3 times. I detested the US help given to the Mujahadeen. The Soviets were actually invited assist. Take care and be encouraged that there are people who see beyond what is shown.