Meeting the Bedouin people of Afghanistan
JOIN ME as I travel part of the Old Silk Road in Afghanistan. During this journey, the Taliban member jumped into the car and directed us to the commanders office where I wasn't allowed to leave until I stated my reason for being there. The Taliban members were friendly with me and even offered me tea. Further up the road I sat down with what I believed to be Nomads... turns out these Nomads were also Mujahideen. Having politely declined their invitation to become Muslim, I head on up the road to the final destination of Bamyan!
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They invite you to Islam because they think you are a good person and have a kind heart, so they want the best for you. And they always ask about your religion bc religion is most important to them. Even the children will ask what your religion is and how you pray, etc. They are raised from a very young age with religion being uppermost in their lives, so can't fathom ppl not being religious or not believing in God.
@-Michelin
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, while u guys are at it respecting ur own religion, would be awesome if u can respect other religions as well. 😊 So long Bamiyan Buddha statue.
@yasminea7149
10 ай бұрын
@@-Michelin So, there is a difference in what is meant by respecting religion. I think in western countries religion can be viewed as a concept. In Muslim countries, respecting a religion is connected to the people practicing that religion, so permitting non-Muslims to practice their religion. Throughout history, Muslim nations had many Christians and Jews living and thriving in these countries. Even Afghanistan had a considerable Hindu and Sikh population who practiced their religions, had their own temples, and flourished financially. They only left AFG after all the wars started.
Thank you Callum for showing the real true face of our country to the world. I thank you as a British Afghan.
@tranquilheart1394
10 ай бұрын
@@JR-iw8du , Mind your own business. Who cares what you think?
Looking forward to the next one. What a beautiful country. Fascinating convo too with Mujahideen. 💯
Bro, you're the kryptonite of western media. Much respect
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 😀
Callum welcome to Afghanistan brother I hope you will have an amazing experience I am an afghan my self living in the Uk can’t wait to visit my country best of luck mate
Yes, Hospitality is one of the pillars of Pashtun traditions. That's why Taliban did not hand over Osama to USA. Osama was considered the guest of Afghanistan as he fought for Afghansitan against USSR. Beside USA did not provide any proofs against Osama. In Pushtun tradition, you are not allowed to kill even your enemy if he asks for your protection. Pusthuns have large families and the cousins etc all live close by in various houses. Once there were two families who were enemies, they were living in different places. A person from one family came to the other and shot one of the their man and made a run for it, but he was almost caught as the family member of the shot person chased him. He took a refuge in a house and he was not aware that the house belongs to one of the cousins. The man was taken to a safe place, released and warned that next time when they face, they will shoot him. It may sound strange to certain people, but it is a part of Pashtun culutre. Anyway, since we have Islamic Emarat, no more enemities between families and nobody can dare to shoot anyone.
@Beefydarts
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for informing me, interesting reading. 👍🏻
You are a real travel channel. Makes a nice change from the sex tourists pretending to do journalism. Its real, its raw. I love that you take everybody for who they are and how they treat you. As humans thats all we can and should do. Much love and respect. 😊❤
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Thank you ✌🏻
@Georgeooo
10 ай бұрын
Afghanistan may be suffering from weak infrastructure because it has lived through 40 years of continuous wars. If stability continues in Afghanistan and the economic blockade is lifted, Afghanistan will develop a lot in 10 years and will become beautiful tourist places. Now America and Europe are besieging Afghanistan and freezing Afghanistan’s money in the World Bank, which amounts to approximately 10,000,000,000. How do you want women? She works and studies in Afghanistan, and there is no foreign money or investment
@giuseppedifraia8773
10 ай бұрын
@@CallumAbroad Dear Callumabroad, I like how you Have the courage and strength to travel, Afghanistan* Also I enjoyed how you interact with taliban / Afghan Locals, with good manners and etiquette* Also do feel sad / sorry, for the Afghan Women and Girls, Who are Genuinely Oppressed* Hopefully in the Future Afghan Women get a Education and More Freedom, in the Beautiful Country of Afghanistan!! P.S Hope You Enjoy Your Time, in Afghanistan and Bridge The Gap between Afghanistan and World* We Need More People, Like You, You are Doing a Extraordinary Job** Yours faithfully, Giuseppe Di Fraia
@GhaaziWarrior
10 ай бұрын
@@giuseppedifraia8773 dear guiseppedfraia8773 ....before education and freedom....come SECURITY and STABILITY why are you going to prioritise getting an education over being a HOMEMAKER/MOTHERHOOD ...... when in the end there are NO JOBS or career prospects, and the western backed government officials who do offer jobs are demanding sexual favours ...if the west or western people are so concerned about womens rights ....why not start with countries like France? where they are restricting choice of clothing for women ......and denying education for women who cover their bodies Would you Guiseppedfraia advise YOUR daughter/mother to go traveling to school ......when even the men were wary of traveling a few years ago because of a lack of safety/security....an education from which she will get no job because of the economic state of the country due to western sanctions...or whenemployment is gained .....they may have to do sexual favours to officials ...or would you advise them to stay home in safety and security and self educate/homeschool Are you qualified to critically/negatively comment on an Afghan society/culture/reality ......which you do not really know about ? Yours sincerely G .
@coast_2coast
10 ай бұрын
@@giuseppedifraia8773 im glad he got your letter of approval
Great videos Callum. I am from Glasgow and it is great to see you showing these countries and citizens in a positive light.
Did you guys notice the guy who sat next to the translator was barely just sitting on the rocks out side the rug. It shows me how humble he was and respecting the eldery men and you as an honored guest in their country. And look how cute the little boy is, he just looks like a caucasian baby with red cheeks and blond hair, adorable. I feel sorry for the eldery men who have to undergo lives as nomads, that must be hard way of living for them. May Allah reward them happy lives in the future years coming after the wars and the rough years they have been living in insyaAllah, aamiin...
@M_huzaifa444
10 ай бұрын
Yeah 100% you can tell
Good on yer man good for yer visiting my homeland Must be shocker compared to bonny Scotland ❤
beautiful country and nice people
Superb as always Callum sir! Stay safe brother
Enjoyed the video mate. Well done keep up the good efforts. Educating us.
Great video thanks bro :) subbed.
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
Excellent content Callum meeting the Mujahedeen and the gangs in Rio favela you definitely give Ross Kemp a run for his money and it's all free to watch!
Great content. Please just do a week in Ibiza or something for our blood pressure 😂
Hopefully they see more tourists in Afghanistan
@phonecia6628
10 ай бұрын
Going inshaallah
Awesome stuff mate
As a fellow Glaswegian, I'm enjoying your videos, Callum. Talk of the Afghanistan mountains reminds me of Howard Marks' visits there in the 80s (perhaps 90s). I recommend his book, Mr Nice, if you get the change.
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Love his book and the film. I had tickets to go see him a years ago and missed it by one day and then he sadly passed away
Callum your all over the radio in Glasgow mate. They talking about how what your doing is dangerous 😂
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
😂
Class content 👏🏽
I really loved watching Ur videos specifically this one purely original.
The viewing numbers on This kind of content should be so much higher man. Well done brother A fellow Scotsman
Callum. You have balls of steel my man
Knocking it out the park Callum, keep up the great work pal, so f@ckin interesting it's unreal
Isn't it amazing how friendly people are when you don't come in trying to impose things on them 🤔
@modelcitizen9279
10 ай бұрын
@@adamowallace737 And just like that a virtuous crusader responds to my comment and elaborates it.
@Apogee012
10 ай бұрын
@@adamowallace737soldier? same people who imposed things on them?
@barittos5585
10 ай бұрын
@@adamowallace737 what would you call selling women in the west and viewing them as sessual objects rather than humans N
@FahadFSA
10 ай бұрын
@@adamowallace737 yes, it is called a penal code for the convicts :)
@r.b6170
10 ай бұрын
@@adamowallace737and; public displays ( you must not forget ) of nudity. ...
Great video ❤❤
Another brilliant insight into Afghanistan
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Thank you ✌🏻
@bc1406
10 ай бұрын
@@CallumAbroad safe travels mate
Your accent is so wholesome 😍😁 it made me laugh throughout the entire video 😂😂
I respect this so Much I wish the Afghans all the best from the wot they have been through they deserve nothing but love and peace ❤
Quality wee man
New to this channel mate. Love yer content.. like you I love to travel. Av done central and South America(most of it) but AMAZINGLY and remarkably Afghanistan seems 10x safer and certainly friendlier! Top work Callum lad👏👏👏👏🏴
Great pic at 20:12 👌🏼. Frame it in black n white
Should do a meet up with wandering Emma
@CG68810
10 ай бұрын
I agree....They were together in Ukraine and Moldova. It was hilarious.
Every person on earth needs to respect the differences of others. We were not intended to be duplicates of one another. We are all originals and one of kind. The sooner all men realize this, the sooner we will all live in harmony and happiness. By restricting someone else's happiness because of your personal beliefs, is restricting your own happiness by proxy. It will eventually come back on you. Live and let live. I am not Muslim, but I treat every person I meet the same until they prove me otherwise. I look forward to visiting Afghanistan one day.
@PAUL000F84
10 ай бұрын
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Afghanistan face severe legal challenges and discriminations not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Afghan needs to respect the differences of others.
@CG68810
10 ай бұрын
@@PAUL000F84 Agreed. All humans deserve to be happy without threat of violence or persecution.
Salam Callum just a brief of myself I'm from Yorkshire I am a revert I was raised a roman Catholic I took my sharda I think nearly 7 years ago the beauty of Islam is we only worship Allaha one God and profit Mohammad is the last final messenger we can not force islam on anyone but you have to have a open mind and heart but what people don't realise is we are all born muslim if you read the Quaran in English it will open your mind I hope this helps you brother 🙏❤
@Clan501-Scotland
10 ай бұрын
Callum is a loyal Christian. Leave him be.
@Clan501-Scotland
10 ай бұрын
Also you watch tarot card reading and Dua Lipa videos. Both are haram in the eyes of Allah.
@ZR1_786
10 ай бұрын
Like I said, you can't force religion on anyone. I follow Callum because he has respect for Islam, and are we are not allowed to have an opinion on here🤔🖕🙏
@Clan501-Scotland
10 ай бұрын
@@ZR1_786 Why don't you address your interest in witch craft and debauchery? You ask others to become Muslim but you aren't even a real Muslim. That's ridiculous.
@jamesruddick526
10 ай бұрын
Why would he want to join a religion where the prophet was a dirty paedophile
Welcome to Afghanistan enjoy your stay
Amazing ❤
Dear Callumabroad, I like how you Have the courage and strength to travel, Afghanistan* Also I enjoyed how you interact with taliban / Afghan Locals, with good manners and etiquette* Also do feel sad / sorry, for the Afghan Women and Girls, Who are Genuinely Oppressed* Hopefully in the Future Afghan Women get a Education and More Freedom, in the Beautiful Country of Afghanistan!! P.S Hope You Enjoy Your Time, in Afghanistan and Bridge The Gap between Afghanistan and World* We Need More People, Like You, You are Doing a Extraordinary Job** Yours faithfully, Giuseppe Di Fraia
@riazdangor5849
10 ай бұрын
Hi Giuseppe, Thank you for your letter. One thing that you need to know is that women are NOT oppressed in Afghanistan. Because Afghan women don't follow western values and lifestyle doesn't mean they are oppressed. In fact, Afghan women in general would view western women as oppressed and degenerate. An Afghan lady, who is modest, fixated on her femininity, natural in her nurturing character, would find a western woman to be degenerate and 'loose' as well as very repulsive. Muslim women are truly women, they know how to raise children, and they understand their role in society and embrace it. They value the family structure and allow men to be 'real' men, and they themselves value their being 'real' women. This might be difficult for you to grasp or understand due to the societal conditioning you have undergone in your western lifestyle and culture. Thank you for reading this Your truly Muslim
Wonderful Vista of Afghanistan
Hi Calum, breathtaking landscape. These people are nomads, they have been leaving thousands of years in the same way , they normally don't interact with people in towns.
Sound is shocking mate
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Had to keep the sunroof open unfortunately mate and sitting at he side of the road was really windy…this was with the wind reducer on.
@stephenash4555
10 ай бұрын
Aye he had to leave the sound crew behind...ffs
@callum Abroad - the hot spring being used as a place to treat skin conditions doesn't come as a surprise to me. I bet there is something in the minerals in the water that help, the water is warm because of volcanic activity below, so it's likely to have a high mineral concentration, probably not fit to drink. We have a similar hot spring in AJK in a place called tattapani (translates to hot water). Again people go to the springs for treatment of skin conditions. There is no ways the same beliefs exist hundreds of miles apart in different cultures, without some sort of evidence.
Mate enjoy your time in beautiful baymayn go to bande amir as well and also to budha some history and beautiful places u will discover there and if u can go to nuristan as well u will enjoy there 😊 enjoy your trip in Afghanistan mate
Much Respect brother
Afghanistan may be suffering from weak infrastructure because it has lived through 40 years of continuous wars. If stability continues in Afghanistan and the economic blockade is lifted, Afghanistan will develop a lot in 10 years and will become beautiful tourist places. Now America and Europe are besieging Afghanistan and freezing Afghanistan’s money in the World Bank, which amounts to approximately 10,000,000,000. How do you want women? She works and studies in Afghanistan, and there is no foreign money or investments
Your accent is amazing.
Watch this channel all the time
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Thank you mate!
If you want to know more about the mujaihdeen in Afghanistan a interesting way is to play Metal Gear Solid 5 and read the blogs
Love that, do you have problems like this with overheating…….. 🤣 in Scotland, its rare 🤣 Gotta say as a Ginger Scotsman I think the thing id be most scared about in that sunshine, id be lobster elk in no time.
You should always carry sweets 🍭 for the kids ❤
Please be aware that a part from the well known places like Bamyan, Kabul , Heart , there are many other interesting places in Afghanistan that you can now visit as it is safe Good luck..
How did you find the guides that took you around?
The Afghan guys I've met in Glasgow tell a very different story. Anyway at the end at the day we all have different experiences and expectations. Have a safe journey mate
@meelash1
10 ай бұрын
They're probably commie traitors. You've got a lot of those in the west.
@maaziy_ghaziyIYI
10 ай бұрын
No matter what stories you hear you do not have the right to invade and occupy a country.
@farouqomaro598
10 ай бұрын
@@maaziy_ghaziyIYI Guess that's how the Indians felt whem Shar Shah Suri invaded India
On the anniversary of 9/11, thank you for showing us the truth about the Mujahideen and the Taliban. The invitation to Islam would still stand though, so you are welcome anytime. 😊
Beautiful to see all the happy women living with freedom …….
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
What video were you watching? 😂
@SrawberrySunday2
10 ай бұрын
@@CallumAbroadclearly not yours. You chose to ignore their treatment of females for pats on the back and money. Little glory hunter🖕
@MattMason-vg8wh
10 ай бұрын
think thats the point, the persecution of women in Afgan is awful morally @@CallumAbroad
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
Then I would advise you not to jump the gun Matty boy and wait for the upcoming videos 👀
@meelash1
10 ай бұрын
@@MattMason-vg8wh You not being allowed to ogle them- such deep persecution of them!!!
The Afghans also have Highlanders like in Scotland.
Nice ❤❤❤
Very nice
MasyaAllah... May Allah make the life easier for the nomads, hopefully the Taliban goverment will built farming irigation for them to settle their families and cattles and grow vegetation to fulfill their lives insyaAllah... Salam from Indonesia... 💝
Traditional attire suits you!
Seen a few youtubers go over to Afghanistan and your videos have been by far the best. No ego, really respectful of their culture and not acting like a child like some of them. Great video, much respect. P.s your translator is fantastic!
@endofdayzfitnessu.k2126
9 ай бұрын
Are u referring to the black guy
Historical country 😮😮😮
Did u not look at the audio levels at all
Thanks for showing the true face of Afghanistan and I hope you’re enjoying your trip and come more often.
Take a trip to the beautiful city of mazar e sharif
At least u found out the weather difference between Scotland and Afghanistan. Afghanistan is partially hot as hell, me from tat hell part of Afghanistan 😂😂
@habiburahman2607
10 ай бұрын
Really Afghanistan is not hot at all can you tent at hot weather jut there is no electricity that’s it
It's so crazy being a native Kurdish speaker and understanding some of the words being said, despite how geographically far and isolated Afghanistan is.
Calum the ur voice was cracking in this video
@007lovediamonds6
10 ай бұрын
Agree with you
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Will kommen in Afghanistan 👍🥰
@SrawberrySunday2
10 ай бұрын
You mean kill women in Afghanistan
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Yes they say right why not
Plzz take mic with you your voice is not clear
Mash'Allah 👊🏼
everyone knows about the war and the atrocities done its nice to actually see the human side of the taliban
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They can be called as gypsies travellers kochi in afghanistan those older men
@samfadi8716
10 ай бұрын
Kochi is not gypsies they are nomads.
Would a western or native woman be safe travelling? Genuine question
@SrawberrySunday2
10 ай бұрын
Notice how he didn't reply?😂 Their own women aren't safe so a western female would certainly not be. Highly dangerous place.
@JR-iw8du
10 ай бұрын
I'd like to know that too!!!!!!
The clothes looks good on you
Only a matter of time before Callum uploads his Shahdah video xD
@Clan501-Scotland
10 ай бұрын
Callum wouldn't be allowed as he has no affinity for 9 Yr old girls
@FahadFSA
10 ай бұрын
@@Clan501-Scotland The elation I experience when I hit an ignorant, illiterate, bigoted and Islamophobic nerve is second to none ! Allah hu Akbar (God is the Greatest), as we say :)
@Clan501-Scotland
10 ай бұрын
@@FahadFSA And Big Mo was a child m0lester as we say
@FahadFSA
10 ай бұрын
@@Clan501-Scotland ooff, another hit 💆♂️. Sad life u must live 😢
Callum's doing more diplomacy in a couple weeks than entire nations have tried to do in decades 😂
Lol 😂😅 you are probably the second smallest person in that pic @20:10 but you all look handsome.
@CallumAbroad
10 ай бұрын
My nuts weigh me down…
@Clan501-Scotland
10 ай бұрын
@@zpakistani6013 Woe to every p3do sleeping with 9 year olds.
@zahidmumand531
10 ай бұрын
@@zpakistani6013 ?
I love your content Callum, really interesting and entertaining. Im Welsh and became muslim 10 years ago, i pray that Allah guides you to accept islam also. All the best 👍
@FahadFSA
10 ай бұрын
Mashallah brother !
@jamieb2327
10 ай бұрын
What made you convert mate ? (Genuine question)
One of the bearded shepards looks like a local baghead from my area
@FahadFSA
10 ай бұрын
baghead?
@tommyhassan3545
10 ай бұрын
On the brown is he
@coast_2coast
10 ай бұрын
@@tommyhassan3545 you got it 😂
@tommyhassan3545
10 ай бұрын
@@coast_2coast 😂😂
Lad 👏🏼 👏🏼
One suggestion - never take a hazara guide to the Pashtun areas because they dont speak the language. And the translation is off.
Your new name is now Kalim welcome brother 😂
I'm glad callum your in Afghanistan you will see it all for your self and what the people are like very kind but don't get on there wrong side that's all. Not like what the bbc lie about all the f ING time,
Cal, 🎉 you ditched that Ben boy, that is now a clone of bald n bankrupt. You have kept yourself real ma man.
I think it's looks like American made Afghanistan like New York city.
The UK government really needs to speed up negotiations with the Taliban, it is a fact that they are the rulers of Afghanistan and the best way to influence them is to have relations with them. There are many resources in Afghanistan that the UK could use, getting a foothold is crucial for the future ok the UK.
@masrali4696
10 ай бұрын
@@phoenixrising8640 unfortunately that's what's on offer, as Afghanistan is unable to use or mine anything themselves they would be better selling the rights to do so. Afghanistan is already being used for "political games" by various nations, unfortunately Afghanistans geography doesn't allow for a completely independent governance (unless they can carve a path to the sea)
Welcome to afghanistan!
How the f*** you not got 500k plus subscribers is beyond me
@davyg8864
10 ай бұрын
Probably because he visits countries like Pakistan Afghanistan India etc where the people live there lives not relying on hand held devices to know about subscriptions but only have a natural way of life, if it was south east Asia like Philippines, South Korea etc I have no doubt that he would have loads more followers from those countries. It's good to see these countries he visits aren't what the western media portay them to be. Some of the nicest most genuine people I have met have been Muslim from different parts of the world
This is my favourite thumbnail ever because i can just imagine the infidels body slumping away to leave the mujaheed holding his severed head
Last white dude who went there never came back
@INTJ82
8 ай бұрын
Who?
Unfortunately, your translator is not translating properly. Because he doesn’t know Pashto very well. He persian language speaker. Try to find a good Pashto speaker
Im not Afghani but thank you so much for showing the true light. However i do advise you to learn a little of islam, just consider it for a little. I recommend youtube channels like One Message Foundation, The Muslim Lantern, Dawahwise. Youll learn a lot, and find out why Islam is the fastest growing religion yet the most attacked religion in the world. It defends traditional values and is in line with our natural disposition. The message of Islam is to worship the One God worthy of worship alone, and follow the teachings of his messengers, such as Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and finally Muhammad. Moses, Jesus and all these prophets were muslim as they submitted their will to God (definition of Islam) and spread the message of One God.
4000 years old history is repeated again.....Pashtun did embraced from the Hindukush mountain about 4000 years ago..thanks