Caravanistan

unpleasant? horrible!! what is the alternative? being strong and may mention the name of your "friend" the ambassador of your country? could this be a good idea? anyway, also travelling in south america, in some places, I googled before the name of the mayor or other not such common names for a tour...

I get the E Visa including GBAO permit for 45 days within hours. It worked perfectly.

MAY 2017

Dear Steven,

do you sugest to change cash or take somoni from an atm?

thank you in advance

arturo

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