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by Catdust » Sat Oct 04, 2014 7:46 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Recently attempted to get a Russian transit visa in UB in order to get the bus from Olgii to Kazakhstan.

In order to get such visa you need your...

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French citizen here, asking for a transit visa to go to Almaty through Irkutsk and Novosibirsk by bus and train.

I went to the embassy yesterday...
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View first unread post 5 year tourist Visa for USA citizens

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by campbellclan929 » Mon Dec 09, 2019 2:21 am » in Places » Kyrgyzstan

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Hello all,

I am considering applying for a 5 year tourist visa for my entire family as we plan to spend significant time in Kyrgyzstan over the next...

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I saw the embassy forgot to renew their domain name, you can still see the page at

I made a note of it on our Kyrgyz visa page now as well. It...

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View first unread post road conditions mongolia

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by thehaeusgens » Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:05 pm » in Places » Mongolia

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hi everyone, anyone out there who has any uptodate information about road conditions in mongolia? we are planning to enter mongolia north of ölgi and...

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I've never heard this about Mongolia. So far as I know, China is the only place in the region that requires a guide.
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View first unread post Altyn Emel Q&A

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by michellaneous » Wed May 28, 2014 3:07 am » in Places » Kazakhstan

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Hi! I am a backpacker, and I want to travel to Altyn Emel by public transport, but I can't find any information about taking bus to there, except the...

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I am wondering if a driver is obligated?

no. I met tourists who rented a 4x4 in Almaty, and were allowed to drive themselves in the park.
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View first unread post Hiking day trip in Khujand

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by IsabelleT14 » Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:21 pm » in Outdoor adventures

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Hello,

We are traveling to Khujand, and are interested in a day hike. Does anyone have experience or knowledge about where to hike during the day...

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Hi Isabelle,

Were you able to find hiking options near Khujand?

Thanks

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View first unread post Panjakent drivers (7 Lakes, Artuch, Dushanbe)

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by Christian77 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:58 am » in Places » Tajikistan

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Super short version: in most of Tajikistan the local people will help you to get the local price, or close to it, for a seat in a car. But in...

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Google maps shows distances. The guesthouse is as far from the lake as it is on the map. And no, there is no predictable public transportation this...

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View first unread post Big Almaty Lake in Winter

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by Rheza » Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:28 pm » in Places » Kazakhstan

Hi guys,

Is it possible to drive up to the lake in the winter time (early of January 2020)? I rent a Toyota Prado 4x4. How is the road condition...

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View first unread post Cycling in Xinjiang

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by edoardo » Fri Jul 13, 2018 1:50 am » in Places » China

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Just made it by bike to urumqui from bulgan takeshikent border (Mongolia). As it was written in many topics, police situation is just creazy i have...

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Hello,

My girlfriend and I have recently crossed Xin'jiang by bicycle. We entered at Khorgas on the 18th of October and left at Xingxingxia on the...
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View first unread post Car Insurance in Armenia

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by bulker » Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:56 am » in Transport » Cars and motorbikes

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Hello,

I am planning to travel Armenia by motorcycle. As I read, traffic insurance is mandatory for all vehicles in Armenia. Where will I get this...

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Hi,
I tried to buy it on but I have to upload the "Foreign registration certificate / Customs declaration". Do you know if it possible to...

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View first unread post Uzbekistan evisa window of entry

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by James.on.a.bike » Fri Dec 06, 2019 12:46 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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In the application for the Uzbekistan e-visa there is a 90 day validity period, within which you must select up to 30 days for your entry and exit....

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I'll make a note in the article that those extra dates are not important.

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