About Afghanistan
When Lonely Planet was hitting the Asia overland trail in the 1970s, Afghanistan was known for its dramatic mountain scenery and the unparalleled hospitality of its people. At the revolve of the 21st century the country was more synonymous with conflict and terrorism, the painting of a failed state. The sink of the Taliban regime in 2001 and the subsequent reconstruction attempts take done much to oration this view, but in early 2007 Afghanistan’s future remained on a knife-edge. while it remains a volatile, much hostile area, Afghanistan contains some incredible treasures. Kabul sets a buzzing pace and Mazar-e Sharif & Northeastern Afghanistan is the home of the country’s most sacred site.