Caravanistan

I had a bad, then good experience on the Kargush pass recently. I was cycling solo via the pass early Oct 2016 and had my bags pulled apart and searched like nothing else by the two guards in the middle of a sand storm. They split my bags into two spots so I couldn't keep an eye on things. The went ...

Hi all, I applied for my Turkmen transit visa in Bishkek, to be picked up in Dushanbe, about 4 weeks ago. After a few phone calls today I got an email with what seems an invitation in the form of an attachment. All details are correct, but I can't see my entry and exit dates. Anyone know what I'm ex...

I had my Iran visa processed in about 6 hours on Monday with Authorisation code. 150EUR for Australian passport. paid in usd at bank up the road. Arrived at 930 and nice lady behind counter said I could pick it up at 3pm after my trip to bank and filling out the form. Can't seem to get form online b...

I had my Tajik visa processed in under 45 minutes today, Australian passport. $75USD for 45 days and with GBAO. Guards and lady behind counter super friendly. It really pays to be really organised and to fill out your forms before you arrive to keep on their good side. I could see some frustration w...

Thanks Steven, No problem getting the Uzbekistan visa today. Had it in under 2 hours including the trip to the bank, no appointment but apologised and they seemed sorta OK. Actually I managed to get Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan visas all in under 36 hours. Made a rush to Turkmenistan embassy to ...

Hi all,

I'm hoping to get my Uzbekistan visa this week in Bishkek. Does anyone know if the death of the President has affected anything? Not sure if there is a period of national mourning...

Many thanks,

Cam

Actually, just found a seller online - http://www.themapshop.co.uk/acatalog/Ot ... istan.html

Website looks like its from another century but they've confirmed they have the map in stock

Hi there, I'm having a lot of difficulty purchasing Markus Hauser's Map of the Pamirs. I've made two attempts to buy it online and needed to get a refund because i was told it was being re-printed and won't be available until early August. On Amazon it's $480! Anyone have any luck getting a copy? Am...