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Dushanbe-> Osh (9 days) (Start: 18th/19th/20th July) Looking for people to share a jeep for the Pamir Highway

Last post by Aio.lisa.uce « Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:52 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
by Aio.lisa.uce » Thu Jul 17, 2025 3:34 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone!
Looking for travellers to share a jeep from Dushanbe to Osh, passing the Wakhan valley (9 days). I’m currently staying in Green House...

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I think talking to a lot of people in Green House Hostel

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Last post by Aio.lisa.uce
Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:52 pm
Dushanbe → Osh | Pamir lift share 19–26 July

Last post by Emilielund94 « Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:49 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Emilielund94 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:49 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hey travelers! 👋

We’re two Danish sisters – Emilie (30) and Sandie (38) – looking for fellow adventurers to share the ride and expenses from...

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Last post by Emilielund94
Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:49 pm
Off the beaten track Uzbekistan

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:42 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Urwald » Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:04 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hello!

A friend and I are planning a trip around central Asia and we have some doubts regarding the Off the beaten track suggestion for Uzbekistan....

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Hey! I did a similar route in Uzbekistan last year (on 4 wheels, but met bikers along the way), so maybe I can help a bit:

Fuel: It can be patchy in...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:42 pm
Running Track in Central Almaty Stadium accessible?

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:19 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 2
by kai » Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:50 am » in Kazakhstan

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Hey there guys, not sure if this is the right place to post but gonna just try my luck!

I'll be travelling Almaty in October, am just wondering if...

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If you want something free and scenic, the Central Park (Gorky Park) has a good jogging trail and is a favorite among locals. You could also try the...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:19 pm
Train Tbilisi-Baku may start running from May 1st

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:14 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 10
by Milad » Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:21 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Multiple news pages are reporting that the train from Tbilisi to Baku will be running from May 1st. As they quote high-level politicians, this does...

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That’s a really interesting development — thanks for sharing! It does sound quite plausible, especially with the political motivation behind it....
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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:14 pm
Bike shops in Tbilisi or Baku

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:09 pm
Posted in Cycling
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by Matt » Wed May 11, 2022 8:14 am » in Cycling

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Hi everyone

We’re on a cycle trip from Scotland to New Zealand. We’re in Turkey, then heading to Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and...

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Hey Matt, I replaced tyres in Tbilisi just before riding the Pamirs. Georiders Shop carries a good range of Schwalbe tires—including Marathon Mondial...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:09 pm
Looking for travel buddy - mid September to early October

Last post by jp4007a « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:06 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 4
by sarahtravels » Sun Jul 13, 2025 1:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hellooo! I'm a solo female traveler (30) interested in visiting Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in mid September to early October, though my travel dates...

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Ahh! I wanted to do the Pamir Highway from Sept 22 - 29. I was planning to start in Osh and hire a driver from there--cheaper when you get more...

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Last post by jp4007a
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:06 pm
Outdoor/camping shops Baku

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:57 pm
Posted in Others
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by wandering_ventures » Sat Oct 07, 2017 8:57 am » in Others

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Hi all,
Does anyone know of any good outdoor and camping shops in Baku? Ideally I need to find some gas cartridges for my camping stove to stock up...

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Yes, you can find threaded EN-417 gas canisters in Baku, but they’re pretty rare. The Transcaucasian Trail guide mentions two shops that hikers have...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:57 pm
Outdoor shop in Bishkek

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:56 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Barth » Sun Jul 21, 2024 5:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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After a hiking for 10 days near Karakol my hiking boots have suffered greatly and are due for a replacement. Does anyone know any outdoor shops in...

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If you want more variety, try Gergert Sport in Bishkek—it's smaller but focused on mountain gear and occasionally stocks proper hiking boots. Also...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:56 pm
Camping shop in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:50 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 11
by Andyc91 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:01 pm » in Tajikistan
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After some kind of replacement for my thermarest which has begun to delaminate.

Do I have a chance to find anything, even a foam matt in Dushanbe...

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I was in Dushanbe just a few weeks ago and found a couple of decent spots for camping gear. The best one I came across was the Green House store near...
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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:50 pm
Gas canisters / camping shop in Ulan Baatar?

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:44 pm
Posted in Mongolia
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by Gabi » Sat Sep 14, 2019 12:21 pm » in Mongolia

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Since I am arriving by plane, wondering if I could buy gas cans somewhere? Ive never tried with liquid fuels and wouldn´t like the first time be in...

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From my research and what other travelers report: true threaded (EN-417) canisters are rare in Mongolia. Most locals use screwless cheaper canisters,...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:44 pm
Gas canisters in Panjakent or Samarkand?

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:05 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Wynter » Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:47 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi all! Apologies I couldn't find any recent info on this topic. I'm arriving into Samarkand, then heading to Panjakent to start my Fann Mountains...

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I’ve seen others camping in Central Asia mention that threaded gas canisters are rare in Uzbekistan—many shops only carry the punch‑through Campingaz...

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:05 pm
Wakhan Corridor trip (2018, Solo female traveler)

Last post by BrianCarver « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by girlgonetolive » Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:28 am » in Afghanistan

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I deleted this post due to privacy. If you want to see it you can contact me via www.marshajean.com

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Thank you very much for this report! Very useful!

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Last post by BrianCarver
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:04 pm
UK’s travel advisory updated

Last post by sah10406 « Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by sah10406 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:00 pm » in Uzbekistan

Not sure what has prompted it, but the UK’s FCO travel advisory for Uzbekistan was updated this week.

The “Safety and security” page now includes...

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Last post by sah10406
Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Georgia - Armenia - Yandex taxi all the way?

Last post by Milad « Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:15 am
Posted in Others
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by BelindaJK101 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:45 am » in Others

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Does anyone know if it’s possible to get a Yandex/Bolt taxi from Tblisi to Alaverdi, Armenia? It comes up on the apps and seems quite cost effective...

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I can't imagine that any Yandex driver there would be willing to cross the border.

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Last post by Milad
Fri Jul 18, 2025 9:15 am
New bus between Dushanbe and Khujand

Last post by nickd « Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:49 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 13
by Kalpazan » Tue May 02, 2023 5:16 am » in Tajikistan
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There is a new bus since May 1st 2023 between Dushanbe and Khujand. Rough translation in English:

Between Dushanbe and Khujand from May 1, a bus...

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We travelled Khujand to Dushanbe a few days ago by shared taxi, paid 115 somoni per person (we had a lot of luggage, so at first they were asking 150...
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Last post by nickd
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:49 am
OSH To DUSHANBE - MID AUG

Last post by tarunjain « Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:11 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by tarunjain » Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

hi,

This is Tarun Jain, M 35 from India.

I am looking to join a group in second week of Aug for Pamir highway. I am ok with 6-7 days trip. I will...

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Last post by tarunjain
Fri Jul 18, 2025 7:11 am
Trash/Waste/Garbage disposal

Last post by JKK « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:50 am
Posted in General

by JKK » Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:50 am » in General

Hi Guys,

Problem of garbage has been mentioned in many posts. We all hate beautiful places full of garbage.

My question is what you do with your...

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Last post by JKK
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:50 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by DamiaanReijnaers « Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:33 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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Crossed yesterday, will only add what may be useful:

- Shared taxi filled up in a few minutes (~7:30am on a Thursday morning), two were standing in...
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Last post by DamiaanReijnaers
Fri Jul 18, 2025 2:33 am
Aral Sea Tour 27 - 28 July

Last post by dfsharp « Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:17 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by dfsharp » Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:17 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

We're two people looking to share a 2 day / 1 night tour from Nukus -> Aral Sea -> Nukus with Ayim tours.

If anyone is keen to join reach out here.

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Last post by dfsharp
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:17 pm
Uninitiated Guy Needs Help with Sport Identification.

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Posted in General
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by curiousfellow12 » Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:37 am » in General

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Hello Everyone,

In all honestly I do not belong on this forum, although finding it has made me jealous of all of you, and i am eager to visit this...

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Maybe you can share the video? That would certainly help. I am not sure what the goal of this sport is but at least I could confirm based on the...

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Pamir Highway Osh - Dushanbe

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:41 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jp4007a » Wed Jul 16, 2025 1:59 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone! I am a solo female traveler looking to do the Pamir Highway from Sept 22 - 29/30. I would like to get a group of people just because...

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moved to travel sharing forum

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:41 pm
Travel companion(s) for October 11 - 16

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:37 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by jp4007a » Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:43 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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I want to be in Turkmenistan from October 11 - 16 and i plan to cross the border via Khiva, Uzbekistan. Im planning this tour with a travel company...

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moved to travel sharing forum

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Last post by steven
Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:37 pm
Ak-Suu Traverse Partners

Last post by grady214 « Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:57 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by grady214 » Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:57 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

Hello!

I am currently in Bishkek and am hoping to begin the Ak-Suu traverse sometime before August 2nd. I am flexible with departure date but would...

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Last post by grady214
Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:57 pm
Bishkek - Issyk lake south margin - Karakol: looking for travel buddies

Last post by ffpego « Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:14 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing
Replies: 2
by ffpego » Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:33 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

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Hello!!
Me and my wife are going to rent a car with driver to go for a full day (sunrise to sunset) from Bishkek to Karak on the 18 July . This is...

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Hello!
We are now 4 people so won’t be accepting any new messages on this topic 😄

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Last post by ffpego
Thu Jul 17, 2025 1:14 pm

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