A group of women, including one of the first female tour guides in Afghanistan, leads foreign tourists through the National Museum of Afghanistan. Despite the Taliban's severe restrictions on women, this tour highlights a unique perspective. Somaya Moniry, the guide, discovered tour guiding through Couchsurfing and developed a passion for sharing the beauty of her homeland. She aims to counter negative portrayals of Afghanistan, emphasizing its complexity and stunning landscapes. Moniry believes that changing perceptions is vital for her country, which is often portrayed through a single narrative of conflict.
"Whenever I saw all of that natures, all those beautiful things in my country, I have always had the urge to show it to the world."
"Most of the things that we have heard [about Afghanistan] was just negativity. But for her, Afghanistan is far more nuanced."
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