Caravanistan

Thanks Chris and Elle! I just read your message. The hostel owner told me that the ferry leaving last night and tonight doesn't have cabin spaces for sleeping. Did you leave Alat Port last night or are you still waiting? Hi Sam, We got our ticket yesterday and 25 hours later we're boarding now on t...

We tried on both sides with ID card actually, but we didn't insist when both asked for passports (since we had them too). It would have probably worked though, with a bit more patience.

I have been waiting for the Baku to Aktau ferry for the last three days now. I am following elliotmayu's method on the previous post by calling +994504200905 every morning. Every time I call, they say "nyet" I am guessing that this means no. Is anyone else waiting for the ferry? Is the delay becaus...

Hello, We are about to cross the Caspian Sea from Baku (or Alat) to Aktau with our car. Do you know if we can transport jerrycans of diesel with us on the boat? If so, is there any limit? (we're thinking 20 or 40 litres) Is it allowed by the ferry operator? And by the Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan custo...

Hi, Just FYI, we crossed crossed that border with our car on 1st April from Turkey to Georgia: we arrived at around 6pm and were out in Georgia after midnight. It was really only queuing! 2 or 3 document check points went smooth. But although (as French and Italian) our national ID cards should be s...