Kabul Travel Guide

 Penelope4 Says:  The owner continues to improve the setting of his restaurant to help the foreigners enjoy their time in Kabul. Taverna Du Liban is much safer than before and the service is getting faster. Take your time in reading the menu so you can explore the Lebanese cuisine each time... 

 Penelope4 Says:  Gone were the days where we'd look forward to going to this restaurant because a foreign band would be playing real good music! There are many reasons to come back to this restaurant. When you visit it in summer, you will know why it should be the number 1 address in Kabul... 

 Penelope4 Says:  It is not easy to find the restaurant as you won't find any sign outside. The soups are okay but desserts are the main reason why I come here. Other restaurants in Kabul do not offer much of desserts. French fries are not their best but the steaks are tender and yummy. The... 

 Penelope4 Says:  On 26 February 2010, attacks took place near Safi Landmark. As of this writing there are reports that guesthouses and hotels near Safi are still taking place at 9:00 a.m. Kabul time. I will update my tips as I learn more.When the security situation was not as bad, I used to... 

 Penelope4 Says:  There are two checkpoints before reaching the restaurant.The restaurant is equipped with metal detector machine at the entrance. Before you reach the dining rooms, you will notice the lounge which is nicely arranged with good lighting and a huge plasma screen tv so if you... 

 Penelope4 Says:  My occasional visits to Anaar Restaurant are quite memorable because of the food and the ambiance. The kitchen is authentic and you can taste the fine spices as you savour the tender meat. At night, the lighting is not my most favourite but it makes the get-together more... 

 Penelope4 Says:  In Kabul, you will find the most complete breakfast at Serena Hotel. If you happen to stay in a guesthouse or hotel in Kabul and yearn for a very good breakfast, then Serena is the place. They serve brunch and buffet dinner as well. The Silk Route Restaurant is open from 6... 

 husain Says:  Ariana Afghan airways- the flight from Delhi.Many Ngo groups were reluctant to fly with Ariana for safety reasons, but for their limited resources, the crew and airline did a good job for our flights at least.Taking pictures on the tarmac is not permitted, since it is used... 

 Penelope4 Says:  Turquoise Mountain intends to move to another location. As of this writing (31 March 2010), they are still in Kart-e-Parwan. The gate is beautiful if you pay attention to the woodcraft. You have to register before getting inside. The shop is at the entrance - you'll find... 

 Anastasia73 Says:  * Carry communication equipment with full charge batteries. Satellite phone may be necessary in case the local networks do not work properly* Don't take pictures of military areas, bridges, dams, and airports. Ask permission to take pictures of local community especially... 

 husain Says:  Debris from the decades of war in Afghanistan is strewn across the countryside. It was much more prominent on the earlier trips, especially 2002, but it seems to have been cleared up now to a large extent. However, there is one place, called `the graveyard of tanks' which i... 

 Penelope4 Says:  There are some Internet cafes in Kabul but I discourage you from going to one. A suicide bomber blew himself up in one of those cafes a few years ago in Kabul. Afghans are not used yet to seeing tourists in Internet cafes. I recommend that you check out your Guesthouse first...