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Embassy reports: Russian Visa in Tashkent

Last post by Aura16 « Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:22 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by nollers » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:33 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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16 september 2013

I'm traveling on a swiss passport. Went to Russian embassy on monday at 09:50. A crowd was waiting in front of the door and I...

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I tried to get a transit visa in Tashkent explaining that I would cross by train but they told me they deliver transit visa only for crossing by car...
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Last post by Aura16
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:22 pm
Almaty- Bishtek car hire

Last post by Adamtiffany « Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am
Posted in Kazakhstan

by Adamtiffany » Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am » in Kazakhstan

Hi guys,
Trying to hire a car (self drive but open to drivers if necessary ) to drive from almaty- saty/charyn canyon-karkara- issyk- kul lake and...

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Last post by Adamtiffany
Tue Nov 28, 2023 11:29 am
Current travel/safety conditions in Afghanistan

Last post by ziggytwoshoes « Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:40 am
Posted in Afghanistan
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by disparate » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:34 am » in Afghanistan
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Hey folks!

I've been dreaming of travelling to Central Asia for three years now, and I'm finally doing it, I fly to Bishkek on Sunday....

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Thank you very much Liberspirita. I assume this information is pretty solid?
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Last post by ziggytwoshoes
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:40 am
Pamir Highway - Dushanbe to Osh | Early to mid December.

Last post by MitternachtCowboy « Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:24 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by MitternachtCowboy » Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:24 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello everybody!

I will be travelling to Dushanbe in a couple of days and I'm planning to start the Pamir highway between the 5th and 10th of...

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Last post by MitternachtCowboy
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:24 am
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:15 am
Posted in General
Replies: 32
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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Balkhash lake. Eastern part, southern coast. Wild places with little civilization. )) Several hundred kilometers from Almaty.
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Last post by OWNER
Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:15 am
UK car and driver from KAZ to MON via CHN

Last post by bwv812 « Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:21 am
Posted in China
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by JonMears » Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:36 pm » in China

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Trust me I’ve done everything I can to research this myself but with no success. Assistance appreciated.

UK vehicle and driver trying to transit...

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Trust me I’ve done everything I can to research this myself but with no success. Assistance appreciated.

You may need to sharpen up your research...

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Last post by bwv812
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:21 am
After 7 years of traveling the Silk Roads, I've made an interactive map of the routes

Last post by intofarlands « Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:12 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by intofarlands » Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:22 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello fellow silk road explorers,

We've just returned from an overland stretch across Asia, Aktau on the Caspian to Wenzhou in eastern China, nearly...

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Many thanks, Moni! I really appreciate your feedback. It's been an incredible journey, and blessed to be able to continue doing it with little ones!

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Last post by intofarlands
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:12 pm
New Bradt guide coming in February 2025

Last post by sah10406 « Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by sah10406 » Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 am » in Uzbekistan

Edition 4 of the Bradt guide to Uzbekistan will be published in on 7 February 2025, according to Amazon:

There are only a few minor updates to...

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Last post by sah10406
Mon Nov 27, 2023 11:04 am
April 2024: 3 day 2 night Aral Sea Tour

Last post by sah10406 « Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:06 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by sah10406 » Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:06 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Planning ahead, and looking for people to share an Aral Sea Tour out of Nukus in mid-April. I have been looking at this 3 day 2 night tour, with a...

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Last post by sah10406
Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:06 am
Group to transit from Kyrgyzstan / Tajikistan through China to Nepal in 2024

Last post by FarEastRider « Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:52 pm
Posted in China travel sharing
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by FarEastRider » Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:00 pm » in China travel sharing

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I am planning to travel from Switzerland to India with my motorbike, starting in April 2024.
I intend to cross China in the beginning of July 2024...

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Hello everyone

Here is an update from my side:
Yes, I am still planning to do the trip.
This is my timeline for the trip in 2024:

April :...

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Last post by FarEastRider
Sun Nov 26, 2023 8:52 pm
gps forbidden in China?

Last post by Nehale « Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:33 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures

by Nehale » Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:33 pm » in Outdoor adventures

When I was in China in 2016, it was forbidden to bring a GPS into the country. I have been searching if this information is still accurate. Is it...

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Last post by Nehale
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:33 pm
Importation temporaire moto

Last post by Lutnistas1969 « Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by Moultipass » Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:08 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Bonjour

Quelqu'un aurait des infos sur le délai maximum d'importation temporaire de moto au Kazakhstan ?
Merci

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Bonjour

Quelqu'un aurait des infos sur le délai maximum d'importation temporaire de moto au Kazakhstan ?
Merci

ここは英語のフォーラムです ;)

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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:04 pm
Advice on 25 day itinerary - Bukhara to Bishkek

Last post by willemspie « Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:24 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by alezev » Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:22 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi there

My wife and I are planning an overland trip through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan from the end of May to late June next year. We...

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The CBT can arrange it locally. You can do day hikes by yourself. Beware if you go trekking to the Holy Lakes, Friendship Pass (sometimes also called...

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Last post by willemspie
Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:24 pm
Uzbekistan trip report oct-nov 2023

Last post by siskadh « Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:17 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by siskadh » Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:17 pm » in Uzbekistan

Hi all

Back from 3 weeks Uzbekistan and wanted to share our experiences:
Overall
- Very safe country, super friendly & honest people
- English is...

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Last post by siskadh
Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:17 pm
Uchkuduk road: Navoiy to Nukus?

Last post by siskadh « Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:05 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by karenandmike » Mon Sep 19, 2016 5:02 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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hi all. does anybody have any info re this possible road.
navoi to uchkuduk and then on to nukus??
we will just be one vehicle though with 4 wheel...

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Hi all, we drove this road with a rental car (sedan no 4x4) end of October this year.
We didn't see any manned checkpoints on the whole road (or in...

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Last post by siskadh
Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:05 pm
Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)

Last post by rolz86 « Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:55 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Myers3000 » Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:24 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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We crossed over from Kyrgyzstan to China via the Irkeshtam pass a week ago so can give a quick update of our experiences for anyone it might help....

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So I (37 year old Australian guy travelling by myself, don't speak Russian or Mandarin) crossed from Osh to Kashgar in one very long day on 1...
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Last post by rolz86
Sun Nov 26, 2023 11:55 am
Difference between Outbox and Sent Messages?

Last post by sebhoff « Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:44 am
Posted in General
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by sah10406 » Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:17 pm » in General

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If an outgoing PM is in my Outbox rather than my Sent Messages, has it not been sent? If it hasn't, why not, and how do I send it?

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Ahhh - I was wondering, but thought, oh well… :-)))

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Last post by sebhoff
Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:44 am
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by litesport « Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:03 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Iridium » Mon May 02, 2016 7:28 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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This is my detailed chronicle in April 14, 2016. I traveled single. I use Beijing Time all over the journey for sake of simplicity.

07:45 – Arrived...

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My name is Brendan and I'm a school teacher here in Beijing.
I am currently planning to make a motorcycle trip from Kashgar to ride the Pamir highway...
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Last post by litesport
Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:03 am
Leaving China with China registered Vehicle

Last post by litesport « Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:53 am
Posted in China
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by larumo » Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:43 am » in China

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Hello to all fellow travellers,

I am currently planning an overland motorcycle trip from Chongqing, where I currently work, back home to Germany,...

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I too would like more information regarding this.
My name is Brendan and I'm a schoolteacher here in Beijing.
I am currently planning to make a...

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Last post by litesport
Sun Nov 26, 2023 1:53 am
China visa free now (sort of, for some)

Last post by adi « Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:14 pm
Posted in China
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by adi » Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:13 pm » in China

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Hot off the press today: As of December 1st 2023 Germans, French, Italians, Spanish, Dutch and Malaysian passport holders need no longer a visa for...

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is it so easy ?
do you think it is now possible to cross china from Pakistan to Tadjikistan or Kirghizistan?

Wondered about that myself and sent...

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Last post by adi
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:14 pm
Tashkent metro stations

Last post by not_so_tall « Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:20 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by not_so_tall » Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:20 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hi all

I am a solo traveler from India visiting Uzbekistan for a week before Christmas. I am planning to visit some of the beautiful Tashkent metro...

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Last post by not_so_tall
Sat Nov 25, 2023 4:20 pm
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by Tepezcu « Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:44 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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I crossed the border from Pakistan to China yesterday. I arrived the day before to Sost with my bicycle and arranged the mandatory bus to the next...
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Last post by Tepezcu
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:44 pm
Crossing Iran - Pakistan border at Gabd-Reemdan

Last post by Elli « Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:27 pm
Posted in Iran
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by Valentin.vak » Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:56 pm » in Iran
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Hi fellow travellers.
I am currently trying to get to Pakistan from Iran on a motorbike and I really want to avoid the Quetta route since there is...

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Thanks Arnaud for sharing your experience

Has anyone been crossing the border very recently ? Is it still the same? I am a solo traveler and wanna...
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Last post by Elli
Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:27 pm
Uzbekistan Train Ticket Beyond 9 December 2023

Last post by wabudi « Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:08 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 8
by wabudi » Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:05 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hi all,

Does anyone know why the booking system for train tickets has not opened beyond 9 December?

I thought it opened 45 days prior to our...

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Thank you! I guess I will just wait and be patient. :)

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Last post by wabudi
Sat Nov 25, 2023 10:08 am
Haft Kul (Seven Lakes) via Ayni

Last post by Kalpazan « Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:35 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Peregrinations » Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:44 am » in Tajikistan

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Does anyone know if I can access any of the Haft Kul towns with public transport from Ayni, without routing through Panjakent? I was thinking Padrud,...

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Yeah, can't avoid going back to Panjakent if you want to use public transport. In Panjakent go down from the bazaar and then to the right. There is a...

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Last post by Kalpazan
Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:35 pm

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