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Current situation Iran

Last post by Travelgian « Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:28 am
Posted in Iran
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by Jefta » Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:56 pm » in Iran
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Me and my wife are planning to travel to Iran from Tajikistan in around 2 weeks. Now the current situation in Iran has changed and we heard from...

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Hello everyone, is there any update on Iran? I was planning to travel from Turkey to the east no-fly from mid-February. I was considering entering...
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Last post by Travelgian
Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:28 am
Tajik - Suggestion on the Route options

Last post by Apoorbag « Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:51 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 8
by Apoorbag » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:38 am » in Tajikistan

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Hello everyone,

I am planning a trip to Tajikistan in mid of this year, and would like to know your opinions regarding two route choices, in terms...

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How is the Zorkul lake side? That's pretty faraway, and is it worth to take that detour from M41/Wakhan side to spend a night at Zorkul?
If Zorkul...

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Last post by Apoorbag
Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:51 am
Stomach health when in Kyrgystan

Last post by Kasia « Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:05 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by velowallah » Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:04 pm » in Kyrgyzstan
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I hear a lot of stories of how everyone who travels there gets terrible stomach problems. Is it that hard to avoid? I've travelled a lot in Ladakh,...

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I was in KGZ last summer for almost 2 months, ate street food as well as in restaurants and guesthouses, and I never experienced any stomach trouble....
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Last post by Kasia
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:05 am
Pamir Tour - September 2023

Last post by Acnj1983 « Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:11 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Acnj1983 » Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:11 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Looking for people for a 7 day Pamir tour starting and ending in Dushanbe. September 2-9. Traveling solo. 32 year old male from USA.

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Last post by Acnj1983
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:11 am
Crossing northern Caucasus together?

Last post by IronChris « Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:04 pm
Posted in Other destinations
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by IronChris » Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:09 pm » in Other destinations

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Hey guys,
Like a lot of others I am planning to push my old motorcycle from central Europe to central Asia, crossing beautiful balcans, the Caucasus,...

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@Joseph: thanks! let's see what happens.
@Sefti: we will see... Maybe better in turkey since Georgia and Russia have some conflicts? Would be nice if...

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Last post by IronChris
Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:04 pm
Chinese Visa for Khunjerab Pass to Qolma Pass

Last post by rsze « Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:10 am
Posted in Cycling
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by connormacleod » Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:32 am » in Cycling

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Hi there,

I'm a kiwi cyclist that will be flying into Pakistan in May, where ill be biking through the KKH into China, then spending as minimal time...

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Transit visa are only applicable for airport transits, so I guess you would need a regular tourist visa. As far as I know, China opened its borders...

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Last post by rsze
Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:10 am
Pamir Highway without tourists. The ending. Revenge.

Last post by royalenfield « Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:07 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 14
by OWNER » Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:17 am » in Tajikistan
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Pamir Highway without tourists. The ending. Revenge.
“The glass must be poured full.
And drink to the bottom.
Life wisdom.
Journey through three and...

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thank you for the wonderful pictures. brings back a lot of memories!
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Last post by royalenfield
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:07 am
Pamir tour with me! 2023 march 08~

Last post by jangtour « Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:15 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by jangtour » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:20 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi! im jang. and alone traveler.

i m finding pamir highway tour group to join.

because border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan is closed at the...

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hi susetterosso
i cant change plan sry :(

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Last post by jangtour
Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:15 am
From Kazakhstan to Sevastopol by car. 2022

Last post by OWNER « Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:56 am
Posted in Others
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by OWNER » Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:46 am » in Others
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Two months ago I returned from a trip that included 9612 kilometers. The route was as follows: from Alma-Ata through Uralsk to the border with...

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Orthodox church of a rare style (ancient Greek).

Cape Khersones, the site of the first ancient Greek settlement in the Crimea. St. Vladimir's...
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Last post by OWNER
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:56 am
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by OWNER « Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:45 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 81
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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Lol, looked at your blog but it's just advertise after advertise and the opening times are not on there.
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I'm funny too))
How can you not see...
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Last post by OWNER
Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:45 am
UK to The Stans - leaving April

Last post by Susetterosso « Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:08 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 13
by Sefti » Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:40 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Hi all

I wonder if anyone is planning a similar journey. I’m leaving mid Apr and planning on seven months on the road returning later in the year....

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8-) hehe... Yes... I'm trying to show a positive attitude towards my wife and son :mrgreen:
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Last post by Susetterosso
Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:08 am
Carrying a knife

Last post by trikolka « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:50 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures
Replies: 2
by IronChris » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:37 am » in Outdoor adventures

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Hi guys,

I wonder if carrying a knife is a problem in Russia, Kazakhstan, Usbekistan and this region. I am talking from a normal, fix blade of about...

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my knife's blade was only 10 cm long, but I never had any problem carrying it with me all the time when travelling in Russia or any of the ...-stan...

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Last post by trikolka
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:50 pm
Renting a car or not?

Last post by Khudik « Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:26 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 7
by Clabbe » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:34 pm » in Tajikistan

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I´ll end up in Tajikistan in the beginning of April 2023 coming from Samarkand, and are currently looking at different options for transport during...

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You can also rent a car in Tajikistan. More info about the cars, you can see here:
Cars are available for delivery throughout Tajikistan.

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Last post by Khudik
Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:26 pm
Pamir Highway Mid march need 2 people

Last post by jangtour « Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:16 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 4
by milianways » Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:22 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi People!

I am travelling with a friend to do Pamir Road from Bishkek to Dushanbe we arrive 10th of march to Bishkek, would be great to meet any of...

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Hi! im jang. and alone traveler.

i m finding pamir highway tour group to join.

sadly many tour company said
border between Kyrgyzstan and...

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Last post by jangtour
Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:16 am
Land Border Crossings from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan

Last post by danto1 « Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:35 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 2
by willmason101 » Sun Jan 15, 2023 6:47 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Hi everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew what the land border situation is like between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as I am hoping to drive between...

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this is sad...

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Last post by danto1
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:35 am
Direct flight from Dushanbe to Kabul

Last post by jokalt « Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:06 am
Posted in Afghanistan
Replies: 1
by bamboo » Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:56 am » in Afghanistan

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Hi,

Does anyone know if there’s any direct flight from Dushanbe to Kabul in summer?

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There are currently no commercial flights between Kabul and Dushanbe and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. Land borders between Afghanistan...

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Last post by jokalt
Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:06 am
China borders reopened, no more covid quarantine, but tourist visa to China still not open to apply

Last post by Travelgian « Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:58 am
Posted in China
Replies: 8
by adventuretourchina » Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:29 pm » in China

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Dear All,

1. China has reopened borders to tourists after three years of Covi-zero closure.

2. Travellers to China no longer required to covid...

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I was hoping to enter China from Kazakhstan (or Tajikistan) in February. Any update on tourist visas? Is there any chance I could get a transit visa,...

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Last post by Travelgian
Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:58 am
Iran e-visa system

Last post by Velovoyage « Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:11 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 129
by steven » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:45 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Iran has started issuing E-visas since the start of 2017. All your questions and experiences with this new system are welcome in this thread.

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Hi there. I am from germany, sitting in Tiblisi and applied for the E-Visa on the official site today. I did get the persmission to pick up the Visum...
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Last post by Velovoyage
Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:11 pm
Temporal CDP Iran with Hossein Sheykhlou

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:57 am
Posted in Iran
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by Ewookvanlife » Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:29 pm » in Iran

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Hello to all!
We are planning to get the temporary Iranian CDP (cause we didn't do it in our country, before start traveling) and we found this...

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If you have a real CDP, its vallid a year and you can use it Iran+Pakistan+India.
I used it also fro Malaysia+Thailand and Cambodia (they didnt used...

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:57 am
India/Pakistan Wagah border crossing to-and-fro

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:31 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by chump_chop » Wed Nov 23, 2022 11:20 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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First time posting here so sorry if it's in the wrong place...

Travelling to India in a few weeks as a UK citizen with a 1-year multiple entry visa...

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I crossed Wagah late october, no problems at all, but to obtain your PAK-visa you need an LOI, i used Lost Horizon Tours in Gilgit, straight forward,...

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:31 am
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by oren « Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:23 pm
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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Hey, I'm currently in Oral (Uralsk) and was planning on taking the ferry to Azerbaijan from Aktau (Kuryk). I read that Azerbaijan has very recently...
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Last post by oren
Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:23 pm
Can I rent a car in Khiva/Urganch?

Last post by boale87 « Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:41 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by boale87 » Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:41 am » in Uzbekistan

Hello everybody,
Can I rent a car in Khiva/Urganch?
Thanks and regards,
Alex

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Last post by boale87
Mon Jan 23, 2023 10:41 am
More flights from Asia?

Last post by Ian Sp « Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:54 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 4
by lissie45 » Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:25 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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I'm still hoping to get to Central Asia - but even pre-Pandemic this had got hard with the effective closure of Xinjang, and now of course most...

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Hi Lizzie
fyi Asiana fly twice a week from Seoul to Tashkent and Almaty. you can book one way flights at the same rate as the return flight rates,...

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Last post by Ian Sp
Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:54 am
Termez - a short video

Last post by Dominique « Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:53 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by grahamderry » Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:18 pm » in Uzbekistan

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A made this video from my trip to Termez.

I visited in the spring, right around Navruz. It was a beautiful time to visit with the fruit trees in...

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Hi,

I just watched your short video about Termez and I would like to know whether you can give me the name of your guide there (old Russian man who...

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Last post by Dominique
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:53 pm
Is there mastercard in Turkmenistan ?

Last post by trikolka « Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:48 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
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by AbuMjdi » Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:36 am » in Turkmenistan

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I want to know if there is a MasterCard and can I buy it from Amazon?

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I want to know if there is a MasterCard (...)

the answer is there

—> a few MasterCard ATM in 3 major cities

(...) and can I buy it from...

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Last post by trikolka
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:48 pm

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