Danger in Southwest Asia
I saw this thread and had to take a look. I spent about five months in Afghanistan last year. I wasn't on a motorbike, but lets say I wasn't a tourist either. Bottom line, I would urge you to not go. It is the wild west out there, and Taliban don't really care who's country you came from. Not to mention that Afghanistan has the most unlocated landmines in the world. Let me also say that if you do go, PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE NE AND PAKISTAN BORDER! I can't emphasize that enough. A tourist on a motorbike might as well paint a sign in Dari or Pashtun that says, "Please kidnap me" No matter what political stance you take, it is a very dangerous place. Feel free to contact me if you want more details.
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