SOURCE: Rick Steves Travel Blog
DATE: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:33:31 +0000
FULL PUBLICATION: https://blog.ricksteves.com/blog/afghanistan-1978/

  While I know otherwise, I often find myself wondering if the name “Afghanistan” comes from some ancient word for “tragedy.” Afghanistan is in the headlines yet again — swiftly, and with almost no resistance, taken over by Taliban overlords, who envision a medieval-style caliphate. To someone of my generation, this weekend’s events feel like … Continue reading "Afghanistan: Reflections from a “Trip of a Lifetime” (Literally) in 1978"