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Thijs Broekkamp

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Thijs Broekkamp

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Travel photographer, writer, filmmaker with an preference for underrated destinations. Also avid cheese lover.

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Thijs Broekkamp • commented on 12 posts 5 years ago

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I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

I admire what you're doing Thijs. I'm from Israel originally and I can appreciate how the beauty of a country (particularly from this part of the world) can become lost in translation largely due to negative media coverage. Your photos beautifully showcase humanity and reminds us there's "real people" behind the storylines, even if the current situation isn't an ideal one. Don't get dissuaded by the comments, keep doing what you're doing.

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

Thank you for your beautiful photographs. I have always wished to visit Afghanistan. I have read a tremendous amount about this country. For further reading please read a book called Butcher & Bolt about the attempted British invasions. The British were kicked out 3 times. I detested the US help given to the Mujahadeen. The Soviets were actually invited assist. Take care and be encouraged that there are people who see beyond what is shown.

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I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

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I Photographed Abandoned Soviet Towns And Factories In Kyrgyzstan

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I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

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I Photographed Abandoned Soviet Towns And Factories In Kyrgyzstan

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Thijs Broekkamp • commented on 12 posts 5 years ago

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

I've actually met quite a few female travelers that have visited the country recently.

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

That is right, there is no FGM in Afghanistan. These are very sensitive things and it is indeed important to get facts straight before talking about stuff like this.

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

Interesting! Do you work for a NGO or something there?

I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

It is not that they are not there, but most of them don't want to be photographed.

I Photographed Abandoned Soviet Towns And Factories In Kyrgyzstan

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I Traveled To Afghanistan To Show People What It Really Looks Like (40 Pics)

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