Afghan farmers dig a potato field in front of snow covered mountains, in Bamiyan province in this April 22, 2009 file photo. Only the hardiest, or foolhardiest, of tourists make it to Afghanistan these days. News of suicide attacks, kidnappings and the resurgent Taliban have eclipsed the desire among any but the most intrepid travellers to see the stunning vistas and archaeological treasures that once drew visitors here each year. To match feature AFGHANISTAN-TOURISM/ REUTERS/Omar Sobhani/Files (AFGHANISTAN SOCIETY TRAVEL)
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