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Highly reliable, immensely helpful, and always inspiring.
Kevin Kelly, founder Wired Magazine
Great website you have created!
John Noble, author Lonely Planet Central Asia & Soviet Union
Great website. It’s great to see such a travellers resource for Central Asia
Bradley Mayhew, co-author of LP Central Asia and Odyssey Guide to Uzbekistan
I want to congratulate you on your excellent website! I’ve just been travelling around Central Asia and not only was it incredibly useful but it was the most cited website by other travellers as well.
Maryam Omidi, author of a book on Soviet sanatoriums
Very useful site. Keep up the good work!
Richard Foltz, professor and author specializing in the history of Iran
Without you I couldn’t made it. Thank you.
Chi Yongxin, freelance journalist from China
I spent 3-4 months travelling Central Asia and used Caravanistan extensively. “I read on Caravanistan that…”, “Just look it up on Caravanistan” and “Check out the Caravanistan forum” were sentences uttered in just about every hostel, with every other backpacker I crossed paths with. I just wanted to let you know what a priceless resource you’ve created among the backpacker community. We/I can’t thank you enough. Above that, the writing was witty, concise and a great balance of brevity and levity. Keep up the great work!
Laura Ng, a travel writer from Singapore
When I was in Central Asia the phrase: “Just check Caravanistan for that” was not only widely used, everyone knew exactly where to go and what to do. Massive thanks for helping the travelling community ahead!
Chantal Simons
Thanks a lot for your site Caravanistan! It might possibly be the most useful site I’ve ever come across – it’s awesome! But it must be a lot of hard work to keep it updated. (editor’s note: it is)
Lars Larsson, a kayaker from Sweden
it is no exaggeration to say that I have yet to come across such a comprehensive, informative, and indeed authentic travel-related website for pretty much any region – let alone an informational “black hole” like Central Asia (wikitravel/wikivoyage/tripadvisor etc simply don’t cut it). Just wanted to express my thanks for the hard work that you guys have expended in making the site such an absolute joy to read; the small anecdotes here and there are absolutely wonderful. Keep up the good work, you guys are doing an immense service for all travelers that are intending to head to that region.
Ian Russell, a traveller
Caravanistan was an absolutely invaluable resource during our silkroad adventure. I don’t think I would have even dared to do many things (enter Turkmenistan…) without reading up-to-date info on caravanistan and knowing what we were getting into. Caravanistan to me really embodies the best values of the internet
Kora Konnen, a traveller
I’ve been following your website for a while and wanted to say “Well Done!
Paul Wilson, author, the Silk Roads
I just wanted to thank you for your superb website which made my trip so much smoother than it otherwise would have been and educated me well beyond what I could have anticipated. I’ve spoken to dozens and dozens of people on the journey who are huge fans of your site. Well done, I wish you continued success.
Adrian Taylor, overlanded from Beijing to Tbilisi
Caravanistan has helped me and practically everyone I know traveling the Central Asia so much with anything from open border crossings to working out complicated visa procedures. I so much appreciate the work you do and the help you provide.
Elvira, Bikesyndrome
I’ve been travelling in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kasakhstan and none of my questions stayed unreplied! :D no matter what I googled: in the end I always ended up at your page because it gave me the best overview and everything I needed! I’ve travelled a lot but never have I used a homepage like yours! ♡♡♡
Kat, from Germany
Caravanistan: The holy grail of all things travel in Central Asia.
Lostwithpurpose.com
Since (ad)venturing by car on our 1st trip, now ready for another, we have been indebted to and loved your website! THANK YOU for the priceless treasure trove of information!
Helen & Jens, wanderwheels
The information you collected and made public at the Caravanistan webpages + forum are THE MOST HELPFUL TOOL that I ever found, and I am very thankful for your work and effort.
Kasia, preparing for a 5 month solo trip
Hi guys, thanks heaps for your excellent website. It is the best of its kind.
Alex Efremoff, a traveler in Afghanistan.
Caravanistan provides an excellent service, and is a cornerstone to all Overland Travellers exploring Central Asia.
Rob Riddell, an American with hopes of traveling Iran
After 15 min of reading it I recognized it was probably the best travel website I had ever seen all together! It’s clear, easy to navigate, exhaustive without being overwhelming, and objective, not shying away from criticism but always with a sympathetic tone. You are doing an impressive out-standing work … so thank you!
Louis T.P.
I’ve been reading Caravanistan for quite a while, and it’s been of tremendous help so far!
Hubert Stuczynski, traveling off the beaten track in Kazakhstan
Hi Saule and Steve! First of all, THANKS A LOT for this awesome site. What you’re doing it’s really fantastic, and we know how much work you put into it, as we are also travel bloggers. (…) Thanks a lot once again. You are helping us heaps to plan our trip in the region. Hope to meet you! Gracias
Jota from marcandoelpolo.com
I found this site very informative & education, useful & inspiring for those who want to see Central Asia. Thank you so much.
Jorg Ostrowski, Silk Road of Peace
I gained super good info from this site to travel in central Asia!
ZendaCCC, a cycle tourist in Afghanistan
Amazing site by the way. One of the best and most resourceful among websites covering a certain geographical area we have seen. well done
Marc Frencken, Kickasstrips.com
Hi, thanks for your detailled and useful website, it is the best site for planning a trip in central asia!
Xavier Labordeloustau, trying to get on the ferry to Aktau
I just returned from 1.5 months in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan as part of longer travels. Caravanistan was incredibly helpful along the way for me and so many other travelers! Thanks!!
Ayal Weiner-Kaplow
I just wanted to send you a quick email to thank you for your fantastic website. I have just travelled 2 weeks in Kazakhstan and your website was a source of inspiration as well as information. Next time I won’t even bother with any other guides or websites. Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing!
Melody Houssiaux
BTW, great info. Such a great site. Thanks for creating it.
Andre Cerri, Bikes and Spices
Media mentions
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Lonely Planet Central Asia
The most comprehensive online guide to travelling the Silk Road
Bradt guide to Kyrgyzstan
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