AfghanTravix

Journal

Stories from the Road

A First Morning in Bamiyan

12 September 2026

A First Morning in Bamiyan

Light arrives slowly in the valley, catching the cliffs before the fields.

The Colours of Band-e Amir

28 August 2026

The Colours of Band-e Amir

Why these six lakes shift from turquoise to deep sapphire through the day.

The Last Glassblowers of Herat

2 August 2026

The Last Glassblowers of Herat

A centuries-old craft of blue glass, kept alive in small workshops.

Kabul's Garden of Babur

15 July 2026

Kabul's Garden of Babur

The Mughal emperor's terraced garden, restored and full of life.

A Traveller's Guide to Kabuli Pulao

30 June 2026

A Traveller's Guide to Kabuli Pulao

Rice, raisins, carrots and slow-cooked lamb: the national dish explained.

Packing for the Wakhan

10 June 2026

Packing for the Wakhan

What to bring for high-altitude trekking on the roof of the world.