The Village Life Inside The Graveyard Of Empires - Afghanistan, Herat, Karokh 🇦🇫

Inside Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Since I started to travel and explore Asia, Afghanistan has always been my dream country. The movies I have watched and the books I have read about Afghanistan have built dreamy expectations in my head of the country that I would not be able to experience anywhere else.
After my first trip in 2023, this year I made another trip to Afghanistan, and as last time, my visit did not disappoint - Afghanistan was time travel from bustling & unorganized bazaars, street shaves, same clothing in different colors, no brands, magnificent landscapes, and the bravest people with the biggest hearts of hospitality.
On my second trip, we covered Kunduz, Kabul & Herat.
Visiting Afghanistan is a sensitive topic for many people. As in any country I go to, the main objective is to share the day-to-day life and spotlight the ordinary people that the mass media fail to capture. No matter how you feel about my trip, here are my impressions as video content.
Despite facing significant challenges, Afghanistan has many positive aspects that deserve recognition: diverse landscapes, rich history, warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, resilient people, and more!
Safety:
This was the biggest concern of many people I have talked to, and naturally, that has been the main worry when you enter a war-torn country over the last 40 years. With the takeover of the Taliban, the country is much safer than before; at least no conflicts are going on.
My Persian surname, which is the same as the current supreme leader of the Taliban, my cultural background, being a man with a +3 years long beard, and looking like one of the locals do not qualify me to talk about safety much when it comes to being a tourist. I had a significant advantage, considering the above.
Disclaimer: This is not a travel advisory. Since the Fall of Kabul in 2021 until the Chinese recognition in 2024, no country has recognized the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. There are no formal diplomatic & international relations.
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[@nadiazeeb1868]

We should STOP trashing Noor! I sincerely believe he’s a great guy and he’s always there to assist Davud daily! God Bless! ❤️

[@CarterKey6]

I like Noor I can’t believe people are trashing him.

[@tomlopez599]

thats the thing, people don't even know Noor personally, and write huge paragraphs of negative assumptions about him in comments, from a few clips they saw online to criticising,
I'd say ignore them, they're like flies who avoid the good things, and only land on bad places

[@PostUp_Time]

*FGAKE NEWS........NEVER READ A COMMENT YET OF MR. NOORI GETTING TRASHED*

[@Bossworth]

Mr. Noor is a gem! How lucky you were to have him as a guide.

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks bro

[@anthonyorlando9787]

Noor is amazing! The people talking bad about him are crazy. Hes a blessing for Davud. God bless Noor and Afghanistan

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thank you so much my dear buddy

[@AFG33263]

Noor❤. The best translator you can find in Afghanistan.
The best personality❤
If you read this Mr. Noor then, please reply❤❤
Thank you for your kindness as an Afghan❤.

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks for your nice words my dear brother
I really appreciate it

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@@Noorahmadansari1234 greetings from Uruguay

[@saeedkhan78681]

​@Noorahmadansari1234 keep up the good work noor watch you always from uk

[@irfanaslamkhan1897]

@@AFG33263 who does Noor look like taliban?
Noor means light why isn't he shining like light?

[@sahar1848]

@@Noorahmadansari1234 Gretting from ALGERIA

[@surinderbrar2014]

Davud & Noor are a good match . I follow all of your videos from US.

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks a lot

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Me too USA

[@user-oy1iv6gz6q]

​@@Noorahmadansari1234I'm a new fan of CZcams bro Noor

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​@@Noorahmadansari1234I'm a new fan of CZcams bro Noor

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

@@user-oy1iv6gz6q thanks a lot

[@Turtledove72]

I just recently found your channel. I love how respectful you are to everyone and how you look after the kids that are less unfortunate. Bless hun

[@sarbjitsingh6354]

One of the best things about your Afghanistan tour is that the people of Afghanistan are the most honest and good people in the world! God bless Afghanistan. May Allah bless you. Love from punjab india

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Great memories coming back
Impatiently was waitjng for this episode

[@Alikk-t4d]

❤❤

[@shafeel2066]

Hi Noor. Thank you for showing us your beautiful country. My niece’s name is also Noor!

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

@@shafeel2066 great

[@Southfloridavibes]

Quess i wasn't the only person waiting patiently for your next video Davud . I'm obsessed with your vlogs bro.

[@Davud_Akh]

Thank you so much for enjoying all the content and being there first! ❤🙏🏽

[@traveltectours6561]

Afghanistan is a beautiful country 🇦🇫❤
Davud is a beautiful and supreme human 🇦🇿 ❤
Much Love, blessings from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤

[@Davud_Akh]

Much love to Sri Lanka as always ❤🇱🇰

[@itsMwithV]

Its kinda universal how i was just 5 seconds ago thinking about when you wanna upload your next video

[@Davud_Akh]

Thank you for waiting and being excited about the video series ❤🙏🏽

[@gdaygday1209]

Reminds me of Bali how people will gather around, watching, watching, and waiting. Thank you for supporting so many. Please travel safely. 😉🙏🙏❤️💯

[@myounas4456]

I m falling in love with this great and beautiful nation Afghanistan. Love from Pakistan ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dr.DAVLATOV]

Thank you Dovud you helping old man its so kind 👏

[@melindamurata9498]

I love how you are looking after children and are so kind and generous to the people.❤

[@Zindabod]

Thank you Davud, unlike other CZcamsrs, you have been very generous. Even if I could, I would never take advantage of people which ever country I go to…That is Islam that has allowed an individual like you to show the world how to be fair to others in foreign countries…These people are hard working people.

[@keonesilva3646]

Thank ypu again for the great videos Davud.

[@JayanRajan-pv3ke]

How truthful the old shoemaker is. As you said, the people there may be living with the battle scars, but they are simple and nice to even a foreigner. Let all get well in Afghanistan in the years to come. Your gentle nature is the most amazing thing you have, which the people from all parts of South Asia likes. May God bless Afghanistan.

[@laylacodilla4805]

Hello greetings from the Philippines🇵🇭🎉 hope to visit Afghanistan someday..Inshallah

[@honkawiman]

Davud.
You never seem to amaze me.
You are so kind, respectful, and so extremely calm
With a VERYYYYY BIGGGG HEART
Davud, I just recently started following your channel, and I can actually say that you have GREAT content.
GOOD JOB DAVUD.
God bless and keep you safe.
WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING.

[@saidhadziefendic872]

Noor,,,is a top bloke and absolute legend, you can see the way he mingles with the community in different villages and city's,,, makes Davuds videos a pleasure to watch 🌍♥️

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks for your nice words bro

[@Motahar.Nooristani]

Your doing the right thing brother may Allah reward you in this life and hereafter we as viewers appreciate your kindness and positive energy and gonna keep supporting you Good luck for your all videos Love from Canada 🇨🇦♥️

[@nnennandukwe2839]

Davud you are too good may God continue to bless you and make ways for you where there is no way

[@shakayla01xxxx]

I need to come for holiday❤❤

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Welcome

[@viknes460]

Amazing Mr.Davud keep it up with great journey ; fans from MALAYSIA

[@BuddhikaUkwatte]

It's a pleasure to see the humanity always gather around you. Afghan people are more humble & honest. I love it. Another amazing video presentation. Loving regards from Sri Lanka..❤❤❤❤

[@jewelhossain7559]

I love you brother you have a great heart

[@KimchhonnLuizchheak]

Love you Davud. Love Afghanistan ❤❤❤

[@flysky6248]

Really enjoying this series from Afghanistan,what a beautiful country with a rich culture and delicious food.People are so kind and welcoming everywhere.Thank you Davud and your tour guide.😊

[@jackys8128]

Who doesn't love you ? You're such a generous human being.

[@dopamine3255]

No alcohol no smoking
Clean minds and bodies

[@iftiqarazam]

Love you Davud ❤️🇮🇳

[@Davud_Akh]

Thank you, bro, greetings to India 🇮🇳❤

[@DeborahScotts153]

Noor was feasting in this video, the popcorn looked particularly delicious 😋

[@anonymousplayer1540]

Thanks Mr Davud 👍🇱🇰

[@sangalaklejeme5725]

Hi Davud you have been for so longtime in Afghanistan, hope you enjoyed, here we are watching you alternate days in new series.

[@anjalisubba8551]

Nice video 👍 loved it

[@charlestonchanming9251]

Blessings to Davud & Noa and Afghanistan.
Charlie
Chicago, IL , Usa 🇺🇲

[@F-bv5ux]

You are the best my brother ❤️ 🙏🏻 you are the most kind person ever God bless you all the way 🙏🏻 ❤️ ♥️ 💙

[@dianach-fl7fw]

Afghanistan is very beautiful vibe actually with shining bright of the sun and you feel like back in time to medieval century, such a legend vibe

[@shazsyed4072]

MashAllah in this series Mr Noor never missed the chance to get treat from you 😅 Davud 👌 superb generous you're makes others happy 😊

[@Masterpiece.1]

A great beautiful human being Davud Lala. Zendabad Afghanistan

[@anita62740]

I was amazed by the fried Pakora in this Vidio village in Karokh Herat, Thank you Davud and salam to Mr. Noor .

[@user-wo8pr4eq8u]

U ARE BEST MAN U ARE TO GOOD PERSON GOD BLESS YOU

[@shakayla01xxxx]

My son passed away so good to see that spot where he clean the shoe good memories

[@Yoyo-dx8wz]

Great video

[@MrDuleepa]

Nice video my friend

[@sv19570]

Amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SanduniDilrukshiDasanaya-ok3ep]

Respect sir..💖🇱🇰

[@Daniel-lh4do]

you have a new subscriber from Romania..after i seen your vlogs in Afganistan..

[@PnS_2023]

landscape

[@Davud_Akh]

Afghanistan is extremely beautiful with landscapes and nature ❤🇦🇫

[@harshh4x6]

Love you davud ❤

[@joaquinparra1540]

Now u unlocked in me the necessity to travel afghanistan 🙏🏻

[@perlycaringal5335]

super nice super kind super friendly ur the best u tuber ingat philippines

[@senju2024]

After watching this, I want to eat some popcorn! 🙂 ( oh yeah...greetings from Joso-shi, Japan).

[@sahar1848]

I follow you from Ageria you show us a good idea about Afghanistan a nice people

[@SughranBibi-ty1fm]

Mr Davud you are relly nice 👍 guy keep on move Bro with your Guide Noor 🇲🇾

[@bajoobiecuzican]

I’m enjoying your videos immensely❤. And am falling in love with the afghani people ♥️🙏♥️

[@arifurrahman317]

Sir, I'm from Bangladesh and watch your videos regularly. You are so kind person. Best wishes for you.

[@user-vp7wi9qi8b]

Love your videos iam from England ❤❤❤

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Love ur videos ❤️ 🇺🇸

[@manid.k.5893]

It`s me frist viewer...🇳🇵

[@ataulhasantanim886]

Noor is a genuine gentlemen ❤

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks a lot

[@kurshadqaya1684]

Azerbaijani guy Davud. Good for you!

[@ethylenramos7496]

I always heard the word SALAMAT. Means thank you. Tagalog salamat.

[@martina46688]

Thank you that you give to the afghans❤ very tidy city, nothing on the roads

[@786_sh3ll]

Yo need to take Noor with you on a trip to another country!

[@S.Shah49]

Love you Davud Akhundzada ❤
I,m from Afghanistan and living in your cuntory, whin you back I want to meet you ❤❤

[@marianneprugner6381]

❤❤

[@user-vp7wi9qi8b]

You are so kind 😅😅😅

[@Mr.afghanboi3241]

I was there yesterday for a picnic, but can you visit every home in Herat, Jebreal ❤️ (my home) . You'll be very welcomed 😊

[@toureyaya2424]

N❤❤R

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

Thanks

[@aminababrakzaihansen4690]

برادر محترم داود جان
باز افغانستان 😢 از دیدن تان در افغانستان و مردم بیچاره و جنگ زده خوش شدم. شما بسیار مهربان هستند به مردم افغانستان، دل های بیچاره شان را خوش می سازید. 😭😭
این کاری بسیار بزرگ است.
شکر که انسانت هنوز زنده است. موفق باشید 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
وقتی ویدویی تان را می بینم در افغانستان، فقط من گریه می کنم. افغان های من بسیار غم دیده هستند 😭
30 سال شده که از اففانستان دور هستم 😢.
عمری
طولاني برایت آروز میکنم برادرم 🤲🤲❤️
بسیاری کلمات زیبا برای مردم غریب استفاده می‌کنید. بسیار خوش اید است 🤗🤗🤗

[@S.Shah49]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
من همچنان

[@kamalhashimi2503]

سلام علیکم و رحمه الله و برکاتوح پروگرامهای شما عالی است. خواهش میکنم که طرف شیندند هم بروید بسیار مردم غریب دارد.چون از مرکز دور هستند .چندین بازار دارد .بازار شیندند. بازار قنادی. عزیز آباد. بازار نمبر یک. جمعه بازار. یکشنبه. چهار شنبه بازار. بسیار خوش تیر خواهد شد. به امید آنکه در ان بازار ها فلیم های زیبای تانرا نظاره کنیم برادر شما کمال از آلمان .موفق باشید.

[@BM-36]

More videos in afghan boss..manny viewers love u people

[@tomiyasuhiro]

Hi Davud, can you please let me know which currency converter app you use?

[@chr04]

Looks like revolut

[@user-pp6zw8ii3w]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@fireballblazing207]

Creator Continue To Watch Over These Brothers

[@user-cf8zi3el7f]

تحياتي

[@kamalhashimi2503]

و یاد آور باید شد که طرف راست سرک هرات کندهار اولین قریه بنام کالسک است که قریه بنده میباشد. که سالهاست نرفتم ممنون برادر شما کمال.از آلمان.

[@S.Shah49]

😢😢

[@faredrasouli1179]

Going to Afghanistan, how is the process and dealing with the paperwork? Do you have a special deal or something like agreement with these new people? I want some information if there is anything I have to do it before I go there. Can you kindly tell me about process?

[@kbskareembakhshsaroona2429]

🎉❤🎉

[@uncletvision1520]

Hei brother love you

[@carlitasingco2159]

Hello idol davud good evening everybody🇵🇭

[@Chanukh]

Driver good boy❤

[@prasanthprasanth5444]

❤❤❤love you indian🇮🇳 tamilnadhu chennai bro🎉🎉🎉

[@thilankaweerasinghe]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sampathsandaruwan1022]

Ayubowan ❤

[@MadalenaPires-k6r]

Hopefully you can visit East Timor

[@Al-Qaeda7490]

From Jamalpur Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@OneManShow1989]

Please let me know what currency converter are you using. Thank you!

[@Vwittysternraj.]

Trapped Slaves in Jails or Prisons is the Original Poor Condition Life but village people's never CRAVE and DESIRE for many things anywhere in our Globe.

[@Vwittysternraj.]

OK thanks Respected sir for your encouragement.

[@ajaythapa7335]

Hi davud,.. sometimes you also make videos of your family,like your brother,your mother, whatever your family is, make a video of them at home, we have seen videos from many countries through your CZcams channel, now make your family's video also,..

[@user-pp6zw8ii3w]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AnilThakor-uk5eo]

Hi bro ❤

[@NunuZakiyah-xu5xm]

Heloo Mustafa😅

[@muzhganyaqubi6081]

Amazing video👍
مگر همی ترجمان زیاد گشنه چشم است

[@mikailazadzoi9900]

Salaam Alaykum. I love your videos and I am one of your followers currently I am living in Australia.If you can could you please go to Ghazni province as it is a historical city in Afghanistan and from Ghazni there was an Azerbaijan governor or ruler by the name of Azad Khan Afghan long time ago. Some of his descendants are still living in his village Azad Khan village in Ghazni Afghanistan. You can ask for Jebrail’s house he will help you with all information. If you need his contact I will give you.

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ขอบคุณมากๆขอให้พบเจอแต่สิ่งดีๆๆนะครับ
การให้คือความยิ่งใหญ่ของมนุษย์

[@rehangul6587]

Thanks God you and noor finally changed your clothes. 😂

[@Noorahmadansari1234]

😂

[@NitulAli-ck4xm]

I am from assam