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Caravanistan improvements: suggestions?

Last post by plom « Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:41 pm
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by steven » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:06 pm
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Hello all,

I am looking for feedback: if you have a moment, please let me know about what you would change about Caravanistan.

What do you find...

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Mastercard has an ATM locator, I can't verify if it's accurate but it might help people looking at the money guides like:
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Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:41 pm
Using the Russian ruble

Last post by Milad « Mon May 06, 2024 2:00 pm
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by marv1712 » Mon May 06, 2024 10:18 am

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Hi - just discovered that I still have some rubles left from my previous trip to Russia. How widely accepted is the currency nowadays in terms of...

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Few people will accept rubles for payment, but exchanging them is possible in most money changing offices. So if you want to get rid of them, bring...

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Last post by Milad
Mon May 06, 2024 2:00 pm
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:16 am
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by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am
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Hello colleagues!
I want to share my impressions over the years of travel. Perhaps someone will recognize familiar places. If you have saved a photo...

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Kyrgyz part of the Pamir Highway. From Osh city to Bor Daba checkpoint.
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Last post by OWNER
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:16 am
Yandex go Taxi payment card scam

Last post by fuad « Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:45 am
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by fuad » Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:01 am

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Screenshot_2024-04-16-09-38-24-08_4cecc77e9c3359d110dfec509d862f1c.jpg Hi everyone,
In Uzbekistan Yandex go taxi is a very popular apps. No doubt it....

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So we are talking about technical issues with their app (which may be due to incompetence), but still no scam...

Definitely it's a scam. Hey buddy...

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Last post by fuad
Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:45 am
**Time Sensitive - Car plus trailer - Crossing into Russia + The Stans**

Last post by Matt P « Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:48 am

by Matt P » Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:48 am

Three Time Sensitive Questions that I’m hoping someone may be able to help with if possible.

I’m currently in Georgia and have a 4x4 towing a small...

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Last post by Matt P
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:48 am
Sim cards

Last post by adi « Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:58 am
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by Toby_27 » Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:53 pm

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Hi,

I was planning on buying a beeline data only sim card when arriving in Uzbekistan - will this work for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan also or will i...

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Kazachstan sells SIM cards over the counter everywhere. Requires 12digit national ID on first login. Thus make sure seller helps you with that before...

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Last post by adi
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:58 am
power plug styles for the 'stans

Last post by donyvonmicom « Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:06 pm
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by donyvonmicom » Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:04 am

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hi All
Do I need all three type of plugs to cover these countries?

mains power plug styles required for the 'stans. LP states:
kyrgyzstan: type B...

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thanksfor the advice. LP 'central Asia' got this one wrong!

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Last post by donyvonmicom
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:06 pm
Mobile service in the middle Asian countries

Last post by adi « Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:13 pm
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by cezzykenop » Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:51 pm

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Planning a trip around Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, and was wondering, how is the general reception there outside the cities? Will be...

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More to the practical side. I'm having a hard time accessing my kazach card as a local ID (IIN) number is mandatory. Make sure you get that sorted...

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Last post by adi
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:13 pm
Travel insurance for trips with Russia in Itinerary

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by [email protected] » Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:08 pm

Hi,
I am a British Citizen and would like to do a overland car drive from UK To Nepal/India. The route takes me through Russia and China (I would...

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Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:08 pm
"Recent topics": why doesn't mine show up there?

Last post by sah10406 « Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:21 pm
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by sah10406 » Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:11 am

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Why doesn't my post from last night appear on the Recent Topics list at the top of the forum? At the time of writing, there are posts from today but...

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Ah, all clear. Didn't realise the system was so smart.

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Last post by sah10406
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:21 pm
Stan countries hospital quality

Last post by willemspie « Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:49 pm
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by CasperSorensen » Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:45 pm

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Hi!
My wife and I wish to be travelling through the Stans, while she is 10-20weeks pregnant. So in between scannings. How are the quality of i.e. UZ,...

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In remote areas, don't expect emergency services or good health care.

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:49 pm
eSIM cards for Central Asia

Last post by Kalpazan « Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:16 pm
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by Christian77 » Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:29 am
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I'm not always up to date on tech advances, but...it seems that newer phones can use virtual eSIM cards. iPhone 14 and after will no longer take...

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Because it has some useful info as I wrote ? And because in TJ what is accurate today may not be tomorrow ?

And btw, I checked it myself in Aug...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:16 pm
Hand-Drawn Silk Roads Map

Last post by intofarlands « Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:54 pm

by intofarlands » Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:54 pm

Hello fellow explorers!

First off, I’m not sure if this type of post is allowed here; if it’s not, I apologize.

Over the past 2 years I’ve been...

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Last post by intofarlands
Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:54 pm
K2 Beginners trekking with Chogori Adventure

Last post by willemspie « Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:19 am
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by Jhon P » Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:14 pm

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Hello, I'm considering trekking to K2 Base Camp, but I have some concerns about the difficulty level, as I'm a beginner in trekking. I came across...

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The K2 trek isn't very strenuous. The climb is gradual. But it is high altitude. The most difficult part is the descent from Gondoghoro pass.

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:19 am
Weather April - May

Last post by Hason « Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:55 pm

by Hason » Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:55 pm

Hello there

I’m currently planning my trip for this year
I’m just wondering if you could help me on weather and conditions averages for the Pamir...

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Last post by Hason
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:55 pm
Difference between Outbox and Sent Messages?

Last post by sah10406 « Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
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by sah10406 » Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:17 pm

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If an outgoing PM is in my Outbox rather than my Sent Messages, has it not been sent? If it hasn't, why not, and how do I send it?

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I'm pretty sure he's asking about PMs sent here.

Those sit in your outbox until the person you're messaging logs on and reads it.

Thanks.

Yes, I...

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Last post by sah10406
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Recommendations group tours Kazakhstan Golden Triangle and Altyn Emel NP

Last post by Saari_h « Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:02 am

by Saari_h » Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:02 am

Hello

Does anyone have recommendations for group tours for Kazakhstan Golden Triangle as well as Altyn Emel NP?

Looking to join some groups between...

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Last post by Saari_h
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:02 am
Your thoughts on travelling in Central Asia - Research Project

Last post by JasminAnde « Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:15 am
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by JasminAnde » Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:03 am

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Hello, my name is Jasmin and I am studying sustainable tourism in Germany. For my bachelor's thesis, I am researching within a project called...

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Dear Sebhoff,

Thank you so much for participating in my survey (every person answering is a big help!) and especially thank you for taking your...

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Last post by JasminAnde
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:15 am
Prescription medicines

Last post by Keiker62 « Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:54 pm
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by Keiker62 » Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:41 pm

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Hello, how easy is it to obtain medicines requiring a prescription in the countries of Central Asia? I'm thinking specifically about high blood...

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Thanks

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Last post by Keiker62
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:54 pm
Change username. I can't find how and where to do it

Last post by steven « Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:16 am
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by AdventureAttitude » Tue Aug 22, 2023 2:05 am

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Please tell me how to change my username, I have been looking for 20min, but I can't find it.

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Just send me an email.

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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:16 am
Best Countries for Women

Last post by hazelscott « Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:14 am
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by Erikkkk » Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:53 pm

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You do know this is a forum about the Stans right? ;)

Norway is quite the opposite of the Stans in about every way I guess. I'm just wondering where...

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Hey, I‘ve been solo cycling for 23.000KM around South America, Europe, Morocco and soon Turkey and the -stans. And I am a big fan of trusting your...

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Last post by hazelscott
Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:14 am
Central Asian music - post your favourites!

Last post by hazelscott « Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:24 am
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by faevil100 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:48 am

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Hello! I am still in the midst of planning a trip around central Asia (the current situation has obviously pushed everything back indefinitely), but...

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Florian Coppenrath researches rap music in Central Asia and he has put together a Spotify playlist:

The Sounds of Spotify has a collection of...

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Last post by hazelscott
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:24 am
Backpacking with a Suitcase?

Last post by dnurick « Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:26 pm
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by dnurick » Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:05 pm

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Wondering if people have thoughts/suggestions. I have a big trip planned to the area, and am leaving in around a week. I also have a chronic knee...

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I’ve done two trips to Central Asia with a 45l Samsonite suitcase with two wheels, and a smaller backpack for my laptop and stuff I need frequent...

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Last post by dnurick
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:26 pm
What terminal does JetBlue use in Boston ?

Last post by Kalpazan « Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:56 am

by Kalpazan » Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:56 am

No idea. But I can tell you which terminal they use in Dushanbe. :)

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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:56 am
Long Term Travel While Taking Prescription Medication

Last post by Wadegot « Sun Jun 25, 2023 2:53 pm
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by Davro12345 » Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:09 pm

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I have a simple question. I want to take some time out to do some long term travelling over a few years. However, I currently take two sets of...

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I'm curious if you ever found a solution for this? I've travelled long term (not as long as you speak of) and ended up having to pay out of pocket...

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Sun Jun 25, 2023 2:53 pm

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