Caravanistan

Hi, everyone! Applied for a tourist evisa. USA citizen but residing in Germany (with German residency card and all). Waited about 7 business days and finally got an email saying to come into the Consulate (I put Frankfurt, Germany, in when filling out the forms) for an interview and bring in all the...

Mary, October 12, 2018 1 USD = 20 manat But after scam, 1 USD = 14 manat (it happens!) Details on exchange and scam! Just came back to the hotel from the bazaar in central Mary. Two guys will approach you near the left side of the bazaar building with the dome. They offered us 20 manat for 1 USD. We...

Just crossed from Tajikistan into Uzbekistan (Panjikent to Dushanbe) today, October 1, 2018. USA passport with visa sticker. Some Russian, but pretty straightforward with some English signage. You can take photos (they don't check your phone), but just be discreet about it, especially on the Uzbek s...

Since I've benefitted so much from these forums, it's time to give back! SUMMARY: -Tajik visa + GBAO permit = $50 usd + $20 usd. No additional fee. -Arrived at embassy at 9:30am September 13, 2018 (Thursday) and picked up/paid visa on the next day at 10:00am. -Didn't complete any forms (physical or ...

Hi, everyone! I'm trying to find more information about the Turkmenbashi to Baku/Alat ferry. I remember seeing the two passenger ferries, the Berkarar and Bagtiyar, on the company's website, but now when I click on that particular page, it is completely blank. Does anyone know if these ferries are ...

Hi, everyone! I'm trying to find more information about the Turkmenbashi to Baku/Alat ferry. I remember seeing the two passenger ferries, the Berkarar and Bagtiyar, on the company's website, but now when I click on that particular page, it is completely blank. Does anyone know if these ferries are s...

Hey everyone! Since I read so much on Caravanistan and gathered so much helpful information...now that I'm making this trip into a reality, I wanted to give back so that others may benefit :) I'm going to Uzbekistan early half of October after going through Tajikistan's Pamir Highway. My plan is to ...