Most expats take any opportunity they can to leave Kabul. Istalif in a side valley of the Shamali Plain makes for an excellent overnight or day trip destination. A day trip to the north Shamali Plain, Salang Pass, Panjshir Valley and Jabal os Saraj, Qargha Reservoir to the west of Kabul etc.
You can fly to Dubai, Dushanbe or Delhi for the weekend also.
