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Best Countries for Women

Last post by samburger48 « Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:38 am
Posted in General
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by samburger48 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:43 pm » in General

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Hi everyone!

My wife and I are planning to travel more in the coming year, and we want to prioritize destinations that are safe and welcoming for...

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You do know this is a forum about the Stans right? ;)

Norway is quite the opposite of the Stans in about every way I guess. I'm just wondering where...

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Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:38 am
Tajikistan eVisa delays

Last post by arsenal4mylife « Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:46 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by Baschdl » Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:08 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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First: Sorry if I posted in the wrong thread, please don't delete the post. I have read all the faq on caravanistan.

Hi,

I'm from Germany and...

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Applied on 13, received feedback on 15 asking for tickets, hotel information etc and provided them on the same day.
No news since then but it...
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Last post by arsenal4mylife
Wed Mar 22, 2023 11:46 pm
Bus or train from Almaty to China still operational?

Last post by TravellerDeQuebec « Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:25 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by TravellerDeQuebec » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:25 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

Now that China has begun to give tourist Visas again, I am considering going through China to South Korea this summer. However, to do so I would want...

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Last post by TravellerDeQuebec
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:25 pm
Iraq - Traveling with your own car

Last post by OWNER « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:19 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by sonja_2007 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:29 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hello, has anyone traveled by car from Turkey to Iraq with a private car, how is the question? From Iraq, we are thinking of continuing to Kuwait,...

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Буду писать обезательно что случилось дальше.Надеюс,что понимаете мой руский

Not only do I understand your Russian well, I easily understand...

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Last post by OWNER
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:19 pm
From Russia to Almaty

Last post by OWNER « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:01 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Lagerfeld » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:55 am » in Kazakhstan
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Hello, everybody,
I'm a new member here in this forum and I will go next month with my camper - mobile home, from Russia to Almaty.
I thing my last...

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There are a lot of long-distance trucks along the route and a lot of parking lots for them. There is a large guarded area, the amount of payment is...
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Last post by OWNER
Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:01 pm
Shipping motorcycle from Georgia to Kazakhstan

Last post by RagenVox « Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:12 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by kenyon » Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:06 pm » in Cars and motorbikes
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hey everyone

I am planning to cross from Georgia to Azerbaijan by motorcycle in the next month.

as I know the border is close but there are 2 ways...

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Getting a special permit for a tourist to cross the border can be a pain in the ass, but it's doable. Carrying your motorcycle on a truck and flying...
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Last post by RagenVox
Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:12 am
Recent experiences in Russia

Last post by Dracid « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:26 am
Posted in Others
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by jimnys.journey » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:37 am » in Others

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Hi everybody

We cancelled our trip to Russia last year because of the war.

Now we decided that we want to do it this year.

Has anybody here got a...

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It's much easier to be the Westerner in Russia then to be the Russian in the West. I was in Moscow in January, having zero issues with locals....

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Last post by Dracid
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:26 am
Proposed Itinerary for 3 Weeks

Last post by JessieJim1 « Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:21 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by asamuelson14 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:26 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi all,

I'd love to get some feedback about this itinerary. My husband and I have American passports. I know that some will say we are squeezing too...

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I would like to wish you a great holiday!

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Last post by JessieJim1
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:21 am
Yandex - blocked?

Last post by cpac « Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:18 am
Posted in Other transport
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by helivans » Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:06 am » in Other transport

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Hi,

So Yandex seems to be the tool that would really help us get around. Currently asking others / hotel reception / cafe staff to order for us....

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the solution may be to change country in your iPhone settings, because some apps are restricted for download by region.. Try Uzbekistan, or...

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Last post by cpac
Wed Mar 22, 2023 4:18 am
Crossing Russia by 4x4

Last post by erdem_35 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:46 pm
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by steven » Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:56 pm » in Others

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Someone wrote me an email.

Hello Steven,
I am writing to you to have your opinion on the feasibility of a 4x4 trip to Mongolia (via Russia) in...

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Hello, I am planning to enter Russia through the Georgian border gate in June. I got a 6 month visa. I'm going to Mongolia.

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Last post by erdem_35
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:46 pm
Trekking in Fann Mountains

Last post by Kalpazan « Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 pm
Posted in Tajikistan

by Kalpazan » Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 pm » in Tajikistan

Hi,

I am planning to trek in Fann Mountains and more particularly Section 1 of Pamir Trail ( I am flexible on the time but prefer to be in early...

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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:41 pm
Buy car insurance at Georgia / Russia border

Last post by erdem_35 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:35 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by MikeTheLiid » Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:13 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi All,

Unfortunately as Azerbaijan land borders are closed I have to transit Russia to reach Kazakhstan by car. I cant find an insurer in the UK...

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Don't take out green insurance because of war. There are containers after the Georgia - Russia border. You can get your insurance in the containers...

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Last post by erdem_35
Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:35 pm
Artuch Alpine lodge - hiking in late April

Last post by cat_hag « Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:04 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by DSO_Canuck » Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:28 am » in Tajikistan

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Hello everyone,

Me and my girlfriend are in the final stages on planning our 18 day trip around Uzbekistan & Tajikistan. We are starting off with...

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As far as I know the caretaker should be there. Just bear in mind that you'll need to take whatever food you want, plus means of cooking it; no shops...

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Last post by cat_hag
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:04 pm
Mand - Pishin border crossing (IR -> PAK)

Last post by ceciliapignocchi « Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:30 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by janonline » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:56 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi Kathi,

I plan to cross that border later this year or in Jan 2018 and have also read it's difficult. Only glimmer of hope I have is the announced...

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Can you pass this border cycling?

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Last post by ceciliapignocchi
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:30 pm
Visa in China cycling from Turkey / Current situation in Iran

Last post by ceciliapignocchi « Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:51 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by ceciliapignocchi » Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:51 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

Hello everyone,
we are a couple from Italy and we want to cycle the silk road starting in June from Turkey.
We have 2 possible itineraries:
1....

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Last post by ceciliapignocchi
Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:51 pm
Self Driving from Europe

Last post by royalenfield « Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by magross11 » Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:18 am » in Cars and motorbikes
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Hi everyone,
We have a self-driving Central Asia trip planned for 2023. We would begin in Western Europe, travel to Azerbaijan, and from there, cross...

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Hello, I suppose you needed a Carnet de Passage en Douane for IRan, india and Pakistan.. where did you get it?

Hi,
I have similar plans in terms...
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Last post by royalenfield
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 am
Karakoram Highway (Pakistan) self-drive rental car

Last post by saule « Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:03 am
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by weissdergeier » Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:42 pm » in Others

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I am planning to self drive the Karakoram Highway this August and have found Royal Car Rentals in Islamabad to rent out 4x4 at a reasonable rate of...

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I found a tour company based in Skardu that offers various 4x4s specifically for Karakoram highway.
Prices are as following. They don't include fuel...

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Last post by saule
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:03 am
Pakistan self drive car rental

Last post by saule « Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:00 am
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by Moonhammer » Sun Jan 29, 2023 10:46 am » in Others

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Hi all,

I'll be travelling through Pakistan for 2-2.5 weeks early June (4 pax), and am looking to rent a car without a driver for ~9 days out of...

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I found a tour company based in Skardu that offers various 4x4s specifically for Karakoram highway.
Prices are as following. They don't include fuel...

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Last post by saule
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:00 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am
Posted in General

by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am » in General

Hello colleagues!
I want to share my impressions over the years of travel. Perhaps someone will recognize familiar places. If you have saved a photo...

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Last post by OWNER
Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am
Pamir (Dushanbe -> Osh) May 19-25 2023-Looking for 2 people

Last post by timelight « Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:15 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by sapphire256 » Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:39 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi Everyone

I am Jocelyn from Hong Kong and we are a group of 2 currently planning on a trip to Pamir between May 19-25 which we will book a 7 days...

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Hi All,

I am LIU, a Taiwanese who lives in Germany now. I am 26 years old. I will travel to Central Asia from 13th May to 11th June. I would really...

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Last post by timelight
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:15 am
Embassy report: Chinese visa in Vientiane

Last post by stansmug « Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:58 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by judefoon » Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:44 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi,
Heading overland to Central Asia by bicycle from Australia. I thought I would share our China visa information as well as I have found other...

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Heading here shortly, so will report back.
Currently have:
Printout of application forums
Passport and passport photo.

No bank statement, travel...

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Last post by stansmug
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:58 am
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by Cristy « Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:57 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by ivars » Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:55 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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I was browsing through the site and found the border map, and thought that maybe it could be useful to someone that I posted the info about the...

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Hello! We are planning to cross the border in May (Georgia to Russia) and to apply for a transit visa in Tblisi. What is the current status of and...
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Last post by Cristy
Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:57 am
Pamir in August?

Last post by mil.and « Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:12 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by hmssf » Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:50 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hey! My name is Henry and I would possibly be interested in going on a trip in the Pamirs in mid/late August? I am a solo traveler so looking for 2/3...

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Hi Henry,

I’m interested in going around the same time (mid August). If you‘re set on doing it, we could team up.

Robert, I will send you a DM as...

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Last post by mil.and
Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:12 am
Tajikistan Evisa problems?

Last post by Jonthon « Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:00 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by raspberrysoda » Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:30 am » in Tajikistan
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Hi everyone,

Me again with the Tajikistan questions.

I applied for the TJ Evisa on the 13/3. Over two weeks have passed, and its status is still...

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From UK England.
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Last post by Jonthon
Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:00 am
When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by Fahd « Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:54 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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Me and a few forum members will cross from Tajikistan to Kyrgyzstan (Dushanbe to Osh) in May. It is arranged by tour operator and we have the...
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Last post by Fahd
Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:54 pm

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