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Assa II Net Cafe

Muslim st. on the ground floor of assa ii guesthouse, they have several computers with semi-reliable connections. 25 afs. or $1 per hour.

 

There are numerous internet cafes around the city, so getting access should not be too hard.

 

Kabul Coffee House and Flower Street Cafe both have wireless internet for customers.

 

The cellular telephone system in Kabul is excellent. American and European phones do work on the local system. 3G services are available by Etisalat.

Roshan Shop

Kabul is generally considered one of the safer parts of the country, and while bombings and kidnappings have waned considerably, they do remain a threat. That said, there are tens of thousands of expats and visitors to the city and considering that only a small handful have been victims of such attacks, you should be vigilant but not afraid. Avoid walking after dark, don't loiter in hotel lobbies, and for long stays and expats, vary your routes and timings daily. Riots happen occasionally and are often accompanied by looting -- stay well away from them as authorities will respond with lethal force.

Female visitors: Make sure you wear a headscarf before landing in Kabul Airport until you fly out.

While visiting Kabul or any other part of the country, having any kind of social interaction with local people should not be a problem, Afghan people are traditionally very kind and hospitable toward guests.