[1] The series had its world premiere in the UK on Current TV on 25 January 2011[2] and has screened in more than 150 countries on channels including Nat Geo Adventure,[3] Fox Traveler.
[4] In French-speaking territories, it is called Bienvenue Chez Les Afghans in French and was screened by Canal+ and CanalSat.
In Australia there was extensive praise for the show from national and regional newspapers.
In the UK's Guardian newspaper the show was quoted in an article about the Taliban.
The BBC Persian Service has featured the show and interviewed Sabour Bradley following widespread positive discussion about the show amongst Dari and Persian speakers.