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The Afghanistan Blog is my mini-journal about Afghanistan. It...

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About Afghanistan Culture - A Guide to Afghanistan

The complete insider's online guide about Afghanistan culture, travel advice, and everything fascinating about living and working in Afghanistan.

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Shukoor's Impressionistic Fine Art

Afghan Impressionistic fine art is quickly becoming the hot new item to acquire. Check out the amazing masterpieces being produced in war-torn Kabul

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Impressionism Art by Shukoor

Impressionism art by Shukoor is well known for his impressionistic art

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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

After leaving Afghanistan, if you experienced some major trauma, make sure you get a critical incident stress debriefing.

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Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome

Post Traumatic stress syndrome is a common experience for people leaving Afghanistan. Find out what it is and how to deal with it.

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What is Culture Shock?

What is culture shock? A general description followed by specific culture shock issues in Afghanistan.

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Favorite Travel and Culture Links

Favorite travel and culture links of vacation and tourist spots around the world.

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Afghanistan News Stories

Afghanistan news stories - current events, news, and information.

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Afghanistan Currency

View samples of Afghanistan currency and read the cultural explanation of the bills and coins.

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Afghan Weddings

Loud music, greasy food - aren't Afghan weddings great?

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Afghanistan peoples

Many different ethnic groups comprise Afghanistan. Afghanistan peoples are surprisingly diverse.

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Healthy Living Tips

Some tips from a doctor and an experienced mom for expatriates healthy living tips in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan Geography

Learn the basics of Afghanistan geography and what the terrain is like.

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National Symbols of Afghanistan

A description of the national symbols of Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan History

A brief summary of Afghanistan history.

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Jobs in Afghanistan

Jobs in Afghanistan are often rewarding and risky. Ready for Adventure?

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Helping Afghanistan Women

Read some practical culture tips for International Health providers helping Afghanistan women.

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Bamboo Shade

Learn how to build a beautiful bamboo shade without nails for your home in Afghanistan

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Meat in Afghanistan

How not to become a vegetarian in Afghanistan - learn a culturally-appropriate way to have clean meat in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan Visa

What you need to know about getting an Afghanistan visa.

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Donate to About-Afghanistan

Donate to help Afghan culture and peace in Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan Travel Stories

Great Afghanistan travel stories about Afghan people, culture and the country, contributed by friends from around the world who have lived in Afghanistan.

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