Caravanistan

In the begining of august, the rate around the Pamirs was 6,5 somoni to the dollar, and even the bank at Murghab was using such rate (although the currency converter apps would show something around 6,2). We heard of people getting from 6,7 to 7,1 somoni per euro. Also all the atms that were suppose...

Are euros accepted or changed in central asia (Kazahkstan, Kyrgistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) just like dollars?

I was wondering if bringing just euros should be enough or if I really should get some dollars as well.

Are there by chance mosquitos in the mountains? Such a quantity that we need to take mosquito repellent? Or tweezers to remove ticks?

The Kazakh consulate in Brazil was also very positive and came to say that it would be "automatically" renewed. While the Norwegian one was a bit more cautious and said that they are still waiting until the new regime comes into force before announcing something on their website. I guess that for us...

Hi all, Ill be heading for a few trekks in central asia during the summer (mid July - mid August) and we are now checking our gears. I've thought of taking the following gear and Id be glad to hear some feedback from others Clothes 1 merino wool underlayer comfortable underpants (4-5?) 1 long sleeve...

Hei, Im just back from Iran and my experience there was that: - small shops in big cities open from 9-10 til late at night (sometimes closing between midday and 2) everyday - in smaller towns, those shops may close on Fridays (the weekend in Iran) and holidays - moneychangers, official places and tr...

Hei GoingAroundPlaces, where did you find this map? I was wondering if it is possible to find more information about the trekks described over there.

Cheers

I was in Iran now from the 14th of May to 25th of May and my impression was that the rial is not fluctuating as much before. During the period the rate ranged from 1 euro to 37300 toman (multiply by 10 for rials) to 36400.

has anyone heard anything new about this?

Do you by chance remember the opening times of the embassy?
Do they need to keep your passport?

Cheers