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Terespol-Brest Border Crossing (PL-BY)

Last post by bzblues « Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:14 pm
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by sketchymarco » Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:59 pm » in Others
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I haven't seen much info about this one around here, so I thought I'd make a new thread. Might be relevant now due to the Belarusian visa-free...

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Hi! thanks a lot for this post about your experience! it is very usefull!

I'm also planning to enter Belarus from Warzaw but here is the...
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Last post by bzblues
Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:14 pm
Learning Management System (LMS UAE) | Ensaan Tech

Last post by ensaantech « Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:34 am
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by ensaantech » Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:34 am » in General

Ensaan Tech LMS UAE is a Learning Management System (LMS) provider based in the United Arab Emirates. The company offers a range of HR software and...

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Last post by ensaantech
Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:34 am
Getting between Bishkek --> Osh by plane

Last post by max. « Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:32 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by usernaming_cass » Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:28 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi there!
I'm wondering if anyone knows the name of the airlines that travel from Bishkek to Osh via plane?
I am looking for some flights for June....

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I use the website Flightconnections to find direct flights from or to a specific airport. For Osh/Bishkek they list Avia Traffic, Aero Nomad and...

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Last post by max.
Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:32 am
hiking/trekking/village homestay

Last post by Kasia « Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:47 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by gilligroom » Tue Jan 21, 2025 8:31 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hi All

I am really keen on an extended trip hiking and home staying in late March/April and have 5 weeks available to play around with.
Travelling...

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Just in case you don't find travel companions:
Responsible Travel can arrange all tours for solo travellers, too - at any given day.
You can bring...

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Last post by Kasia
Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:47 am
Dushanbe - Osh (May 2025)

Last post by Cqwrish « Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:53 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by bks01 » Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:28 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello!

I’m Barnaby, 32M from the UK and looking to travel through Central Asia in May. Hoping to do the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh from...

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Hi, I’ve just dropped you a PM

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Last post by Cqwrish
Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:53 am
Usbekistan + Turkmenistan 13 days - April 2025

Last post by gilligroom « Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:17 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by Bina » Sun Sep 22, 2024 12:00 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Dear fellow travellers, we would like to travel to Uzbekistan + Turkmenistan in April 2025 (bound to the two weeks before Easter). Looking to get...

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Hi Bina
I am hoping to be in UZ by the end of March and am interested in UZ and Turkmenistan.Also seasoned traveller- have previously travelled...

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Last post by gilligroom
Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:17 am
Dostyk/Alashankou Border (Kazakhstan/China)

Last post by Massimilippi « Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:41 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Milad » Sat May 04, 2024 3:29 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi there,

starting a new thread as there seems not to be one yet for this border.

I've been looking into going from Astana/Karaghandy to Urumqi...

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Did the crossing on January 16th.

The Dostyk bus station is right outside the Dostyk Train station. Not booked in Advance. Basically as you exit the...
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Last post by Massimilippi
Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:41 am
Dushanbe to Osh - July 2025 - Pamir & Wakhan

Last post by max. « Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:53 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by max. » Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:53 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi everyone,

I'm Max, 29, from Germany. I want to travel the Pamir Highway in July 2025 and am looking for 1-3 fellow travelers to share the ride...

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Last post by max.
Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:53 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by Duncan Wilson « Mon Jan 20, 2025 1:29 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by emmeff » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am » in Tajikistan
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I can't see a reference on this site, but it was reported on the Thorn Tree forum yesterday. Some questions remain about reliability and whether it...

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Another report: British passport, applied 7th Jan, approved 18th Jan with GBAO permit. I supplied the following with my initial application, all in...
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Last post by Duncan Wilson
Mon Jan 20, 2025 1:29 pm
Camping shop in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by Uzziah « Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:26 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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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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It seems that the camping store at Munisa Mall moved rather than closed. Its new location is at the corner of Bukhoro Street and Shevchenko Street....
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Last post by Uzziah
Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:26 am
Parmir Highway 28th April 2025

Last post by Trevor « Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:41 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Trevor » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:41 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Two males ( over 60 ) looking for two people to share our Vehicle, leaving OSH 28th April for 9 day trip to Dushanbe.

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Last post by Trevor
Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:41 am
Pamir Highway Self-Drive Rental 2025

Last post by mcg « Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:15 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by varadbal » Thu Jan 16, 2025 9:50 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi Everyone,

My friends and I've been thinking about a Pamir Highway roadtrip this summer (2025). We've been struggling to find an appropriate car...

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Have you already tried this one:

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Last post by mcg
Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:15 pm
Europe - Central Asia (-Singapore) | By train, bus vs. self drive with own car

Last post by mcg « Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:35 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports

by mcg » Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:35 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

Hey Guys,

My partner (30F) and I (31M) are going to Australia for undefined time (>1 year) from end of August 2025. Our first plan was to do most...

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Last post by mcg
Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:35 pm
Parking a Car in Georgia

Last post by kovrcek « Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:28 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by hartmonster3 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:50 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hey all-

My friends and I have been looking at doing some longer multiday treks in Georgia, such as Mestia to Mazeri. Since we are self-driving my...

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What I know from one guy who parked a motorcycle in Georgia longterm is that you need to get a georgian license plate for stays longer than 90 days....

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Last post by kovrcek
Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:28 pm
Legalization of cars with foreign license plates will begin in Kyrgyzstan

Last post by mcg « Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:38 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes

by mcg » Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:38 pm » in Cars and motorbikes

Please can anyone explain or clarify if or how this will effect travelers (who will sell their foreign car ) in Kyrgyzstan?

The Cabinet of...

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Last post by mcg
Sun Jan 19, 2025 1:38 pm
Uralsk-Aktobe via Russia on a train

Last post by Sakon « Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:52 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by Sakon » Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:52 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hello Travellers!
I'm planning my second trip to Kazakhstan in April.
I would like to take a train from Uralsk to Aktobe, which crosses Russian...

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Last post by Sakon
Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:52 am
Kazakhstan B10 visa for Australian

Last post by NucMed « Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:08 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by NucMed » Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:57 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Since the closure of the Kazakhstan Consulate in Sydney, Australia in July 2024, has any Australian citizen been able to obtain a B10 visa? I have...

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That sounds like a challenge, Peter...Kazakhstan hasn't made it easier it seems...do let us know if you found a solution.

Hi Steven, OK, all went...

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Last post by NucMed
Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:08 am
Kazakhstan new visa free rule 2015

Last post by NucMed « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:57 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by steven » Thu May 21, 2015 3:13 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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On May 20th, President Nazarbayev announced visa free entry to Kazakhstan for 30 days for all OECD nations + UAE, Malaysia and Singapore. Please read...

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OK, all went well on the 24th-25th December 2024 UKK-ALA-FRU-ALA-UKK run, it was as seamless as in prior years, but it's still a pain to have to do...
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Last post by NucMed
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:57 am
Money transfer alternatives to Western Union?

Last post by Kalpazan « Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:06 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by operator » Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:45 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi all

I'm in Dushanbe and want at least 1200 USD in cash to continue my trip. I have two bank cards that don't work. One of them is a debit Visa...

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From what I know only Halyk Bank ATMs process MasterCard. I have Revolut Visa card and I used it many times in Dushanbe and it always worked fine.

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Last post by Kalpazan
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:06 am
Tashkent: Gulnara guesthouse closed?

Last post by gilligroom « Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by sah10406 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:02 am » in Uzbekistan

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Gulnara Guesthouse in Tashkent has always been very popular with visitors, but I think it might have closed last year?

They are still listed on...

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Hmm, and off booking. Com again. What other places are recommended for 2-3 nights in Tashkent- this sort of style?

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Last post by gilligroom
Sun Jan 19, 2025 2:01 am
ANYONE WANT TO SHARE PRIVATE TOUR OF THE PAMIT HIGHWAY AT THE END OF APRIL 2025

Last post by bks01 « Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:26 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Jacricho » Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:07 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi , myself and a friend both in our 40's are planning on travelling from Dushanbe to Osh. We are looking at starting the tour on the 24th of April...

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Hi Jacinta,

Sounds great! I’d be interested in joining however I won’t be in Dushanbe until 10th May, so if you have any delays or decide to move...

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Last post by bks01
Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:26 pm
London to Laos via Iran/Pak/India

Last post by steven « Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:46 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by hughjani » Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:06 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi All

Were new to the site though Ive had some overland experience. We want to do the above journey through Iran/Pakistan/India/Myanmar/Thailand...

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I believe Bangladesh is possible nowadays but expensive with your own car. India is likely as far as you are going to get.

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Last post by steven
Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:46 am
New China 30-day visa-free policy

Last post by immerwiederweg « Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 7
by Kalpazan » Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:20 am » in China

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From November 30, citizens of the following 38 countries and territories will be able to enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China:

Andorra
Australia...

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Hi all
Is there any experience of travelling visa free in China with your own car (and pet)? I might want to go from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan.
Does the...

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Last post by immerwiederweg
Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:47 pm
Applying for Russia visa in India?

Last post by DonKiwi « Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:38 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by DonKiwi » Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:53 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi all,

I'm planning to be in India from May this year till August and subsequently travel overland to Europe through Russia, hoping to enter Russia...

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I contacted the Russia visa centre in India ( and they said they don't take applications from travellers on a tourist visa.

Thank you for writing...

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Last post by DonKiwi
Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:38 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:37 am
Posted in General
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by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am » in General
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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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I continue sharing my impressions of the trip to Afghanistan. By car across the country. May 2024.
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Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:37 am

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