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Best route from Tasjkent through Kyrgizistan to Almaty.

Last post by OWNER « Wed Dec 04, 2024 11:01 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by tiktok » Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:20 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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I'm super excited having about 18-19 days to spend in the Central Asia region. There is however so much to do but also it is very geographically...

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Day 14: Almaty - Chon-Kemin

Chon-Kemin? Straight from Almaty? Did I read that correctly? Or, after all, along the road and almost through...

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Last post by OWNER
Wed Dec 04, 2024 11:01 am
Europe to south erst china by bike

Last post by steven « Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:52 am
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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by kursor » Sat Nov 30, 2024 6:37 pm » in Outdoor adventures

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hello,
im 20 years old from germany(male), munich and im planning a solo(not asking here for a buddy but if someone is interested ...) bike- trip to...

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It's ambitious but not impossible. It's not a touristy trip, you're cycling to get there quickly, but that's fine. Wildcamping in China, there are...

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Last post by steven
Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:52 am
General information on Iran - October 2024

Last post by Erikkkk « Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:18 pm
Posted in Iran
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by freshcomca » Tue Oct 29, 2024 8:48 am » in Iran

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I have just wrapped up a 15-day journey through Iran and thought I’d share some general information for anyone else planning a trip. It should be...

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Thanks for all the valueable information.

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Last post by Erikkkk
Tue Dec 03, 2024 6:18 pm
Dostyk/Alashankou Border (Kazakhstan/China)

Last post by SingaporToParis « Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:12 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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Hello,

I just made this crossing from Alashenkou to Dostyk on 03/12/2024. I HAD NOT BOOKED THE BUS IN ADVANCE. Here is how it went:
I took the...
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Last post by SingaporToParis
Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:12 am
Getting Iraq Visa at Iraq-Iraqi Kurdistan border?

Last post by Viatger360 « Mon Dec 02, 2024 1:42 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by byhike » Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:46 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking to spend this winter cycling around Iraq, Iran and Oman however am having difficulties finding information whether it is...

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Hi everyone!

How is the things going about using kurdostan visa for entire Iraq?

Can we travel all sround Iraq with kurdostan visa?

With theIraq...
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Last post by Viatger360
Mon Dec 02, 2024 1:42 pm
Border crossing report: Zamin Uud – Erlian (MON - China)

Last post by zicstar « Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:13 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by steven » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:55 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Starting from Hohhot

Buses to Erlian leave from the main bus station next to the train station. The last bus leaves at 01:30pm, but it is 6 hours...

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Hi There,

I am sharing here my recent trip from UB to Beijing.

It might be useful for someone aiming at the same journey.

At the end of the post,...
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Last post by zicstar
Mon Dec 02, 2024 12:13 pm
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by rsze « Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:38 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by AUM » Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...

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Does anyone know if it is possible to cycle over the Khunjerab pass (without taking the bus), either from Sost to Tashkurgan or from Tashkurgan to...
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Last post by rsze
Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:38 pm
Iraqi Kurdistan - Turkey border crossing reports

Last post by shaheer « Sun Dec 01, 2024 6:06 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Solo2ruedas » Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:23 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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We are planning to travel from turkey to Iraq by bicycle to visit the autonomous kurdistan region and from there cross to Iran. Does anyone know if...

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Hi everyone - I've been reading this forum for a while and now its time for me to contribute.

I am a Pakistani born Canadian passport holder, so my...
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Last post by shaheer
Sun Dec 01, 2024 6:06 pm
Afghanistan Guide Recommendation

Last post by ventureforthphoto « Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:19 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
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by knghtandyk » Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 am » in Afghanistan

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I recently returned from a 15 day trip in Afghanistan (absolutely amazing!). The trip covered Kunduz, Mazar, Samangon, the Solang Pass, Bamyan,...

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Good to hear from somebody else who had a good experience with Ibrahim. I've stayed in touch with him since I did my trip to the Afghan Wakhan in...

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Last post by ventureforthphoto
Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:19 pm
Trip report: Almaty to Aktau September 2024

Last post by jannewer « Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:38 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by jannewer » Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:07 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Finally found some time to post about our trip from Almaty to Aktau/Beineu by train in September 2024. These are my notes about the trip:

Turkestan...

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Hi, sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately, I can't give more details on the tour, as we ended up not doing it because we had to catch a train.

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Last post by jannewer
Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:38 am
Trip report: Kyrgyzstan August/September 2023

Last post by jannewer « Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:34 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by jannewer » Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:50 pm » in Kyrgyzstan
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Finally found some time to post about our trip to Kyrgyzstan last summer. We spent around 3 weeks there in August/September 2023. Hope someone can...

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Sorry for the late reply. If I recall correctly, it took us about half a day in total. The way up from Song Köl to the pass took some time, but on...
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Last post by jannewer
Sun Dec 01, 2024 11:34 am
Chaek-Kazarman-Jalalabad

Last post by sven verbeke « Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:45 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by IskanderVikander » Wed May 22, 2024 10:03 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hello!
As different people are giving different information, are some parts of this road blocked, which ones, when may be open and what are the...

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Hello

Any idea when the tunnel between kazarman and Jalalabad will open?

Kind regards
Sven

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Last post by sven verbeke
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:45 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by NeverFadeAway « Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:10 am
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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Update:

My e-visa was approved today (1st December).
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Last post by NeverFadeAway
Sun Dec 01, 2024 9:10 am
Car insurance in Kazakhstan

Last post by Hamsafar « Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:01 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Mirmiru » Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:12 am » in Kazakhstan

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In June 2018, I could buy a car insurance on the border between Kyrgyzstan (Chon-Kapka) and Kazakhstan (Aisha-Bibi) at the office of Centras...

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Paid 17000 tenge for 30 days in 2024-11-29 in Yollama border entering Kazakhstan from Uzbekistan.

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Last post by Hamsafar
Sat Nov 30, 2024 3:01 am
Trip to the Ustjurt-Plateau (and Aral Lake Tour)

Last post by Morfig « Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:46 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Kyanin » Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:11 pm » in Uzbekistan

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(this is a respost after I had accidentally put the first one into the wrong subforum)

Hey hey,

for an Uzb trip in April/May next year, im looking...

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Hi. I did a trip to the lakeshore a week ago. Paid 170usd. It was an option to stay in the yurt for the night (with extra cost), however I decided...

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Last post by Morfig
Sat Nov 30, 2024 12:46 am
Belarus temporarily visa free 2024

Last post by Traveller8890 « Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:19 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 7
by 123JonathanS » Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:05 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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It seems Belarus will temporarily become truly visa free for European citizens. I know rejections are quite common at the border, so I would love to...

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Just returned from a 3 day trip to Belarus under the land border visa free scheme thought I would write a trip report.

I flew at 08:00am from Luton...

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Last post by Traveller8890
Fri Nov 29, 2024 1:19 pm
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by Travelgian « Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:42 am
Posted in Other transport
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by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am » in Other transport
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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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Thank you for the update! I am planning to take the ferry from AZ to KAZ in January. What is the largest amount of time can I be expected to wait?...
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Last post by Travelgian
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:42 am
Travel in Turkmenistan May 2025

Last post by 123JonathanS « Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:42 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
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by charlottegholt » Wed Oct 16, 2024 7:26 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hi everyone!

I am 24F from the UK. I am looking to travel to Turkmenistan at the beginning of May next year. I have a lot of questions regarding how...

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While foreign companies are generally easier to book with, £1700 seems like a lot for a group tour. If you're interested in much cheaper options, I...

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Last post by 123JonathanS
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:42 pm
Biskek to Osh shared taxi or fly?

Last post by CaptainHugito « Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:27 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Tombali » Tue Nov 26, 2024 6:44 am » in Kyrgyzstan

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Planning our 3 month 5 stans trip and still debating whether we should taxi to long shared taxi ride from Bishkek to Osh or just fly? Is the scenery...

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I was short on time last Summer and had already done plenty of driving around the country, so I flew twice with TezJet. Comfortable, on time, no...

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Last post by CaptainHugito
Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:27 pm
Ankara-Van-Tehran train Q&A

Last post by ztzthu « Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:17 am
Posted in Trains
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by Milad » Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:27 am » in Trains

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The direct train from Ankara to Tehran has been reintroduced, leaving once weekly. Source (in turkish, use google translate):

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Seat61 reports that the Van - Tabriz train is running again weekly from November 2024. Can anyone actually confirms it?

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Last post by ztzthu
Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:17 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:10 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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Thu Nov 28, 2024 4:10 am

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