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Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A

Last post by GoldenPolyglot « Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:40 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 133
by Bulut » Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi everyone,

Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...

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I got an email from an Abkhazian friend saying that the MFA is issuing visas again.
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Last post by GoldenPolyglot
Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:40 am
Turkmenistan transit visa Q&A

Last post by rumolddo « Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:35 am
Posted in Turkmenistan
Replies: 125
by FelipeGonzalez » Tue Jun 21, 2022 12:17 am » in Turkmenistan
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Hi there!

Does anyone have official information on when Turkmenistan will open? I see tours that start in October 2022

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So Ankara and Bishkek currently have some reports of no transit visa - any confirmation if Tashkent is still issuing or not?
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Last post by rumolddo
Sun Apr 20, 2025 11:35 am
Pakistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by patricktherat « Sun Apr 20, 2025 10:59 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 136
by steven » Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:49 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Please leave all your questions and reports about the Pakistan E-visa below.

We summarize all info in the Pakistan visa page .

Reports on the...

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Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my experience in case anyone else was deliberating over the questions I was.
I'm American for context.
My...
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Last post by patricktherat
Sun Apr 20, 2025 10:59 am
Yandex Go and the “Starting fare”

Last post by roseiro « Sun Apr 20, 2025 7:03 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 2
by Cadvaith » Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:00 pm » in Uzbekistan

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Hello,

When I usually use taxi apps (uber, grab and yeah Yandex Go) I put in the destination and it shows me the full fare. In Uzbekistan it is...

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I've just came back from a 16 days trip in Uzbekistan covering different cities.
Each time I've used Yandex Go app, it will always show a fixed price...

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Last post by roseiro
Sun Apr 20, 2025 7:03 am
Turkmenistan E-Visa Implementation

Last post by sehariharis « Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:04 am
Posted in Turkmenistan

by sehariharis » Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:04 am » in Turkmenistan

Turkmen media is reporting that laws providing for the implementation of an e-visa scheme were recently passed!
A link to the bill is attached below;...

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Last post by sehariharis
Sun Apr 20, 2025 5:04 am
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A

Last post by Milad « Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:44 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 68
by noobnoob » Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:31 pm » in Tajikistan
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Hi all,
Sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but all I found was reports that this did not run.

Just booked tickets on a Tashkent - Dushanbe...

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You can always check departure times and number of remaining places at pass.rw.by (Russian only, but it accepts entering the stations in Latin...
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Last post by Milad
Sun Apr 20, 2025 2:44 am
7 lakes on 21st, 2nd or 23rd or April 2025

Last post by MirushFox « Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:51 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing

by MirushFox » Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:51 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

Hi all

I'll be in Samarkand from 20th to 23th of April and want to visit the Seven Lakes. I only have time for a day trip and so I'm considering...

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Last post by MirushFox
Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:51 pm
Seven Lakes in Tajikistan from Samarkand 19 April 2025

Last post by MirushFox « Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:47 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing
Replies: 7
by Cadvaith » Sat Feb 15, 2025 1:23 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

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I'll be in Samarkand on 19th April and want to visit the Seven Lakes. I only have time for a day trip and so I'm considering this tour:...

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Hello. Did you do it already ? I could join on 20th if you are interested. I know it is last moment.

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Last post by MirushFox
Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:47 pm
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by MarionRourou « Sat Apr 19, 2025 2:15 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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Report April 2025

We've seen in our embassy website that this border is opened for everyone but local hosts confirmed it's stil only opened for...
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Last post by MarionRourou
Sat Apr 19, 2025 2:15 pm
Recent Americans?

Last post by LindaR « Sat Apr 19, 2025 1:46 pm
Posted in Afghanistan
Replies: 4
by briannn » Sat Apr 12, 2025 10:26 am » in Afghanistan

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Have any American recently transitted or explored the country? Somewhat sold talking to a guide recommended here on Caravanistan. I do think I've...

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Hi, I was communicating with a guide, and he has quite a few American tourists who he takes on private tours. Hope this helps.

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Last post by LindaR
Sat Apr 19, 2025 1:46 pm
Looking to Buy or Ride Back EU-Plate 125cc Motorcycle from Kyrgyzstan to Europe (June–July 2025)

Last post by Sofiecyril « Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:07 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes

by Sofiecyril » Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:07 am » in Cars and motorbikes

Hey everyone!

I’m planning an overland trip from Kyrgyzstan to Europe in late June to July 2025, and I’m looking for one of the following:

- A...

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Last post by Sofiecyril
Sat Apr 19, 2025 7:07 am
Dushanbe to Osh! May 2025! Join our jeep!

Last post by kaiyoung « Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:20 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by bks01 » Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:15 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello!

We are Barnaby (male, UK) and Celsae (female, Canada/USA), both in our early thirties and met travelling 11 years ago. I’m a project manager...

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Hi, I'm interested in the tour. Where can I contact?

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Last post by kaiyoung
Sat Apr 19, 2025 5:20 am
Biskek to Osh shared taxi or fly?

Last post by bwv812 « Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:07 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
Replies: 11
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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Last post by bwv812
Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:07 pm
New bus between Dushanbe and Khujand

Last post by Tigatiga « Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:35 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 8
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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Does anyone know if this is running again? I'm heading to Dushanbe next week and am keen to take this bus.

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Last post by Tigatiga
Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:35 pm
Russian Visa in Athens

Last post by Lagerfeld « Fri Apr 18, 2025 2:36 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 3
by OelleO » Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:45 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hey folks, does anyone have any experience with getting a Russian visa in Athens? We're interested in the 180-day multiple-entry visa, and our...

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@ OelleO: I live in Almaty and I'll contact the RUS-consulat here but I'm also missing the invitation. In 6 weeks I fly to Germany, I'll see how is...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Fri Apr 18, 2025 2:36 pm
Yandex - blocked?

Last post by roseiro « Fri Apr 18, 2025 2:10 pm
Posted in Other transport
Replies: 17
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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Just a quick return of experience after I've stating in Uzbekbistan from April 2 to april 17 along Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent and Fergana....
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Last post by roseiro
Fri Apr 18, 2025 2:10 pm
Successful border crossing from Georgia to Azerbaijan

Last post by sashito « Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:43 pm
Posted in Others
Replies: 15
by sashito » Sun Apr 13, 2025 6:20 pm » in Others
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I would like to share our experience here how we actually managed to cross the border by bicycle at Lagodekhi today.

A good two months ago, I wrote...

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After the compulsory part comes the optional part. A few words about registration: You currently have 15 days to register in Azerbaijan. The most...
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Last post by sashito
Fri Apr 18, 2025 12:43 pm
Big News Turkmenistan Visa

Last post by steven « Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:20 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 5
by Fra&Sim » Thu Apr 17, 2025 3:22 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello,maybe after years and years waiting for relaxing visa rules we could have a new era for the hard to obtain Turkmenistan permit.
Accordingly to...

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My approach after 15 years of seeing this kind of news come and go: it's not news if it hasn't happened yet. I'll believe it when I see it.

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Last post by steven
Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:20 am
Advice on family trip for 5 "stan" countries for 28 days this summer

Last post by MaxedOut « Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:24 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 5
by jaychien » Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:49 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi all,

We, a family of 4 (kids aged 5/8), is about to visit Central Asia starting end of this June for 28 days, and here is our planned schedule....

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Thanks

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Last post by MaxedOut
Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:24 am
Iran rejects Australian Carnet?

Last post by aisling « Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:01 am
Posted in Iran

by aisling » Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:01 am » in Iran

Hi All!

I'm an Aussie planning an overlanding trip from Vladivostok to Europe later this year, I'll be travelling on an Aussie passport and in a car...

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Last post by aisling
Fri Apr 18, 2025 3:01 am
Turkmenistan tour

Last post by charlottegholt « Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:52 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing
Replies: 2
by charlottegholt » Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:18 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

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Hi everyone!

Just making a new post in case anyone wants to join us!

We , have organised a 6 day Turkmenistan tour from 13th May - 18th May. We are...

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I will send you a dm :)

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Last post by charlottegholt
Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:52 pm
Homestay options in Khujand

Last post by bellini « Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:50 pm
Posted in Tajikistan

by bellini » Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:50 pm » in Tajikistan

Hello/Салом,

My wife and I are going to Tajikistan in June. I am looking for a homestay in Khujand around 15 June for a couple nights. Does anyone...

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Last post by bellini
Thu Apr 17, 2025 4:50 pm
Looking for Travel Buddy

Last post by Stegros « Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:30 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Stegros » Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:30 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

I will be in kyrgyzstan from 13 to 27 June, I have already rented a Lada Niva 4x4. Who wants to do a part of the journey together?

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Last post by Stegros
Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:30 pm
GBAO permit at Dushanbe OVIR

Last post by Kalpazan « Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:31 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 35
by Khanabadosh » Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:00 pm » in Tajikistan
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I'm posting this information as it seems different from what is written on the main tajikistan-GBAO permit page:
Last week I got my permit in...

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Yes, this is correct. eVisa is for 60 days and visa-free is 30 days.

Hi- asking fellow travelers here to confirm once again and maybe share...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:31 am
Slow travel Uzbekistan (and Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by TomasC « Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:28 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 6
by TomasC » Sun Apr 06, 2025 7:05 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi everyone,

I am planning a stay in Central Asia for about 60 days in May-June 2025. I will be arriving in Tashkent.
I travel slowly and I will be...

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unfortunately khiva has change a lot
still a decade ago it was close to be a real-life-city
but now it is beautiful but dead as you wrote
in 2019 i...

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Last post by TomasC
Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:28 am

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