Caravanistan

I would love to go to Turkmenistan to see the Darvaza Gas Crater & the capital city of Ashgabat if the time allows.
I have never been to Turkmenistan...

There is a reliably known case of passing this route in a Lada Largus. It was 2017. Thus, having a large SUV is not mandatory.

Hi,
I’m also in the final planning stage of moving through the 5 stans, plus going through China, and into Mongolia. Like you my Turkmenistan is set...

This will be very good news for bicycle overlanders (if true).

The Tbilisi > Baku train that used to run accepted bikes, and it’s far less stressful...

I did a trip in late 2022 from Belgium to Cambodia in a 4x4 car, i think little has changed on my route, crossing Iran, Pakistan and India. Myanmar...

Trip.com seems to be able to book Air Astana at similar prices compared to booking direct.

In any case, there is plenty of competition. Flying SCAT...

Well, locals haven't been able to cross the border for the last 4 years, so shared taxis haven't been a thing for a while. It looks like this my...

i just tried to imagine how to get to ala kul by car
let's say - it would be
huh
a challenge

but seriously
i see you are expecting asia very...

I was thinking to do the same when i went from belgium to cambodia in 2022 but at the end i didnt, abiout the insurance i wouldnt bother at all,...

The only way for long time is ship the car, i did a trip from belgium to cambodia in 2022 and as myanmar was comp[letely closed, and i think still...

And to update this thread as well.
Since 1st March you can ONLY get a eVisa for Iraq if you are one of the countries allowed for it.
Embassies will...

And to update, this have been revoked.
Because of the new eVisa rules for Iraq since 1st March, the Kurdistan have decided that you can still get a...

Hello. I am looking for the same route. Is our group full yet? Thank you!

Hello, is the group full yet?

Train ticket > I suggest you to purchase in advance online. You can buy easily on Uzbekistan railway website (or even on their app) and pay with...

If there is no snow you can go up with anything, even a tuktuk, snow and landslides are the problem. Only way to do the KKH without landslides is to...

As far as I remember, the better views into the valley going up to the tunnel on the Fergana side is to the right. This is also where I think the...