If you are wondering about the best places to visit in Afghanistan as a tourist, look no further. I’ve recently returned from this incredible yet complicated country and have compiled a list of ...

Despite warnings over safety, foreign tourists are now starting to trickle into conflict-ravaged Afghanistan, welcomed by locals and the hardline Taliban regime.

To be clear, the threat of capture in Afghanistan is still very real. Per the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory system, Afghanistan is still set at Level 4 — Do Not Travel.

But scratch the surface of the deeply conservative rural place, where women are second-class citizens, and you'll find something quite extraordinary -- a place where young girls can find hope.