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Germany - Japan in six weeks
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killroy2000 »
Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:33 am
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Hi here,
we are actually on our way from Germany to Japan, trying to do most of the route with train. Went through Austria, Hungary, Romania,...
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I think Turkey's Dogu-Express will be gone for some time due to the devastating earthquake.
No - Dogu Express runs through north-eastern Turkey,...
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Last post by Milad
Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:41 pm
More flights from Asia?
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lissie45 »
Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:25 am
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I'm still hoping to get to Central Asia - but even pre-Pandemic this had got hard with the effective closure of Xinjang, and now of course most...
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as an update air asia have launched flights from most capital cities in Australia->KL->Almaty
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Last post by Ian Sp
Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:54 am
Shipping a camper to Central Asia
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French overlander »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:41 pm
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Dear All,
We have been traveling across Georgia and Armenia last summer with the idea to cross the Caspian Sea and to continue our journey to...
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It seems to be possible to ship the car from Georgia to Azerbaijan and then fly in. Or going from Armenia via Iran to Turkmenistan.
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Last post by Traveller
Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:05 am
One week too much?
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jetsetwilly »
Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:08 pm
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I have just over a week in July to tick off a few of the stans with my 12 year old son.
The plan thus far...
Sunday Morning Arrive Almaty from...
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There's (currently) a night train on Wednesdays and Fridays from Bishkek (20:23) to Samara that stops in Shymkent (arrival at 11:37) - this would...
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Last post by sebhoff
Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:27 am
Southern Uzbekistan/Tajikistan - worth sorting travel in advance?
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Jimmy1453 »
Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:54 pm
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Hi everyone,
I’m planning a rough itinerary in October of:
- Samarkand - Termez (maybe via Shakhrisabz?)
- Termez to Shahrtuz via the Gulbahor...
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I took the same route about a week ago.
A random driver from Termez to the Gulbahor border: 140,000 uzs
At the border an uzbek border officer made me...
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Last post by wfqfw
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:58 pm
trip report: KG, UZ & KZ
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netllama »
Sun Jul 28, 2019 4:37 pm
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I recently returned from spending three weeks traveling around central Asia (specifically, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan). This was my first...
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Mastercard is fine.
Tajikistan only Halyk bank accepts Mastercard, they are easy enough to find but better to bring VISA for Tajikistan to save the...
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Last post by Rufio
Mon Nov 21, 2022 2:42 pm
Iran Itinerary (Bother with Baghdad)
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richard mole »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 5:13 am
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Greetings
I am a 69 year old Australian male. My trips in 2018/2019 were in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc
My aim is to be in...
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I Hope your trip went well, but just saw your post.
I loved Iran, and found them the friendliest people i have met.
Ian (also from Australia)
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Last post by Ian Sp
Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:22 am
Working on a UZ/TJ/KZ late April - June itinerary, plz help!
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raspberrysoda »
Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:10 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'm working on an itinerary. It's very basic and doesn't include travel time, and I thought about sharing its initial form and some...
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how did the trip go, and what would your recommend the split up to be now you have done the trip.
I've have got a similar length trip coming from...
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Last post by Ian Sp
Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:07 am
YOUR ADVICE - Bishkek to Dushanbe via The Pamir Highway
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joej »
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:19 pm
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Hi All
Planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, flying into Bishkek and flying out of Dushanbe.
Rough transport plan is:
Bishkek to Osh in a...
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Thanks both, useful information to know... Plan rethink!
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Last post by joej
Thu Nov 10, 2022 7:25 pm
Best city to learn Russian and hang out?
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velowallah »
Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:17 pm
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I'm planning a cycle trip in the Kyrgyz Tian Shan in next July, but I also have June off and would learn to spend it practicing my basic Russian....
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Bishkek is walkable than any other capital city in the region, has some of the best rated cafes, restaurants, bars I've ever seen in a city going by...
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Last post by Rufio
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:46 am
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Last post by RollingTreeHouse
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:20 am
Hitchhiking through Middle East and Central Asia towards India?
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Valibean »
Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:39 am
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Hi everyone! This is my first post here, these past days I've been reading through a lot of threads on here, really happy I got recommended this...
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My final destination is Phnom Penh Cambodia, would be fine to cross China or Myanmar, but they are still closed.I am now in Gilgit, and just will go...
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Last post by Valibean
Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:52 pm
Inspiration for routes possible in 2022
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knightofni »
Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:16 am
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Hi!
I am from Switzerland and am planning a 4-month trip by car this time next year. At this point I'm sort of brain storming all the different...
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I've been checking out the blog but I can't seem to find the entry you're referring to (I did however see he managed to ship his camper for only...
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Last post by knightofni
Fri Sep 30, 2022 3:47 pm
Germany to Oman with a VW T5 Itinerary advice
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johannesengl »
Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:13 pm
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My partner and I are planning an eight-month Overlanding trip from Germany to Oman with a VW T5 van.
I am seeking suggestions regarding the...
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Hi,
I was wondering what you did in the end?
I am planning a trip now, and first I thought I would be able to scrap my car in Turkey because I don't...
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Last post by MickKon
Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:01 pm
What to pack for three months in Central Asia
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edu »
Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:52 am
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Hi everyone!
I'm departing for Nur Sultan in two weeks and plan to spend three months travelling around Central Asia, visiting Kazakhstan,...
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Hi Velo, sorry to be so slow. ApriI was spent mainly in Uzbekistan, with a week or so in south/west Tajikistan. May was Azerbaijan, eastern Turkey...
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Last post by Marko52
Fri Sep 16, 2022 2:44 pm
4 days Kyrgyzstan in March
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Dirkdiggler »
Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:01 am
Me and some friends will go to Kyrgyzstan in march next year!
Our itinerary so far looks like this
13/3
Arriving Bishkek 9.30 AM
14/3
Kyrgyzstan...
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Last post by Dirkdiggler
Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:01 am
My itinerary to Central Asia
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bender »
Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:22 pm
Hello, I need advice.
I have flight to Kazakhstan for 3 days
I have 40 /49/51 days for my trip.
I want to visit KZ, KG, UZ, TJ.
Chimkent - 1 day +...
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Last post by bender
Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:22 pm
Armenia's old capital ANI
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gretarosajulia »
Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:24 pm
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Hi all,
Armenia's old capital ANI lies in the border zone with Turkey, on Turkish territory. If you want to visit the ruins you have to go to...
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Hi Julia
I'm back from Caucasus, here is what I can tell you.
The village of Haykadzor is easily accessible, you don't need any permit, but from...
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Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:18 pm
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Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:40 am
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Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:06 am
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Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:26 am
Takht i Sangin
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ghiro »
Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:02 pm
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Hi, where in Dushanbe should I get a permit to visit the archaeological site of Takht e Sangin close to the Amu Darya?
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Afterwards, I was in touch with someone in Dushanbe and it looks like the site is now closed to visitors, due to its border position.
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Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:01 pm
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Last post by JamesMarshall
Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:45 pm
RE: Kyrgyzstan ; Kochkor to karakol
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sberger10 »
Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:38 pm
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Could anyone tell me how I get mashrutkas from Kochkor to Karakol? I assume I must first go to Balykchy?
Thanks.
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But the South side is more scenic, and you can also stop at some nice beach.
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Last post by willemspie
Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:50 am
September Trip
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TrevtheCanuck »
Mon Jul 25, 2022 5:27 pm
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Hey all,
We are a couple Canadians (early/mid 30's) planning a trip to Central Asia for a month in early Sep-Oct. This Forum is a wealth of...
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Thanks guys and gals, I've got all of this noted! Unfortunately a month is all we'll be able to take off work. We won't have anything booked so if we...
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Fri Aug 05, 2022 3:13 am
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