Lord Miles in Afghanistan

On August 15, 2021, Afghanistan fell. The Taliban surged into Kabul, reclaiming the capital after two decades of Western occupation. The NATO-backed government collapsed in days, and chaos gripped the city as thousands sought escape. But amid the turmoil was an unlikely figure: Miles Routledge, a British university student on holiday, and the last tourist to enter Afghanistan before the regime change.

This is Lord Miles’s astonishing first-hand account of the events that shook the world. From the moment he entered the country on a tourist visa to becoming an unexpected global headline on 4chan and international news outlets, Miles shares a thrilling, unapologetically honest tale of survival, exploration, and the absurdity of modern conflict.

Through the war-torn streets of Kabul and beyond, he captures a raw, often surreal portrait of Afghanistan—its breathtaking landscapes, human resilience, and the strange friendships formed in unlikely places. What begins as a naïve adventure quickly transforms into a daring journey through collapsing systems, dangerous frontlines, and unforgettable encounters.

With humor, humility, and unshakable optimism, “Last Tourist in Kabul” chronicles not just one man’s escape from a country at war, but the birth of a modern adventurer.

Perfect for readers of true survival stories, political memoirs, or travel writing with an edge.

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-956887-53-2

154 pages, 5.5″x8.5″