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Bulgarian vehicle registration to coporation, problems?

Last post by viktor.de.lata « Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:22 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by viktor.de.lata » Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:33 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello! Im gearing up for a Eurasian drive (may 2024) and I’m planning to purchase and register a car in Bulgaria - as a foreigner (im from USA), I...

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He often goes for bussiness to Turkey and he needs a kind of power of attorney from his company, to himself, and signed by himself twice.

Hmm,...

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Last post by viktor.de.lata
Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:22 pm
From Almaty ---> Dushanbe ?

Last post by Lagerfeld « Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:27 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 5
by Lagerfeld » Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:09 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hello, everybody, once again I want to ask you something:

In 3 weeks I'll come from Europe to Almaty and after few weeks I want to go to Dushanbe,...

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Thank you everybody very much.
Now I*m in Almaty and in January I*ll go to Dushanbe,

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:27 pm
Tajikistan+Uzbekistan open 10 new border crossings

Last post by steven « Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:17 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 6
by Provodnik » Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:07 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Good news:

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan Open 10 New Border Crossings

The development adds deeds to words of improved relations between the formerly...

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Nothing new AFAIK

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Last post by steven
Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:17 pm
Tashkent into Kazakhstan by bus

Last post by steven « Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:12 pm
Posted in Other transport
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by sah10406 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:55 pm » in Other transport

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I was getting contradictory information online about international buses from Tashkent into Kazakhstan, so I have tried to do a deep dive.

This bus...

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It's on the website, but I don't recommend taking a bus that far. I recommend a hop across the border to Shymkent and then a train to those...

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Last post by steven
Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:12 pm
Khorog - China or KZ ?

Last post by Lagerfeld « Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:22 am
Posted in China
Replies: 2
by Lagerfeld » Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:48 am » in China

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Hello, everybody, I'm now for a longer time in Almaty / KZ and I want and I will go by bus to Khorog / China with ome overnight stay there.
My...

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@ duff: Thank's a lot for your very interesting report. I will join a group from Almaty, going there by bus with one overnight at a hotel. This is a...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:22 am
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by liberspirita « Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:07 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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Anything pretended by AZ authorities can't be reliable.
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Last post by liberspirita
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:07 pm
Chinese Visa for Khunjerab Pass to Qolma Pass

Last post by Kate and Rob « Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:28 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 26
by connormacleod » Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:32 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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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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Hi Travellers

We are currently in India making our way up to Pakistan, for a Karakorum pass crossing April 2024 through China and into Kyrgzstan, in...
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Last post by Kate and Rob
Sun Dec 03, 2023 1:28 pm
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:01 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 62
by Thomas_cl » Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:05 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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This is information for those planning to stay longer then 30 days in tajikistan with a 45 day visa.

Apparently there is a law concerning this...

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Hello Lagerfeld - This is to confirm that you don't need a visa to enter Tajikistan through any border crossing point (whether it is land border or...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:01 am
Car storage in Armenia?

Last post by Overlander1976 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:41 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
Replies: 23
by VikingOnTour » Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:16 pm » in Cars and motorbikes
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Hello Overlanders,

Well first the plan was to drive from Italy to Kyrgyzstan and park the truck there for the winter, as they will let you keep it...

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Camping 3 GS ,outside fromYerevan
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Last post by Overlander1976
Sun Dec 03, 2023 7:41 am
Motorcycle Mechanic Review - Dushanbe

Last post by liberspirita « Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:53 pm
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
Replies: 2
by iskender » Thu Nov 30, 2023 7:06 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hi all,

I wanted to share the contact information of a motorcycle mechanic I used in Dushanbe. Andrey has been involved in the bike scene in...

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thx
i shall keep this contact for next year

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Last post by liberspirita
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:53 pm
gps forbidden in China?

Last post by Kalpazan « Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:28 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures
Replies: 2
by Nehale » Sun Nov 26, 2023 7:33 pm » in Outdoor adventures

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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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Think, nowadays they mostly care about satellite phones as those can't be tapped into.

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Last post by Kalpazan
Sat Dec 02, 2023 4:28 pm
VPNs in Xinjiang

Last post by emdethuong « Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:33 am
Posted in China
Replies: 13
by Renangreinert » Tue Jul 09, 2019 8:20 am » in China
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Hi everybody,

Has anyone had the smartphones searched when going to Xinjiang? Do they delete the VPNs?
I am in Mongolia now, and I am planning to...

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I am currently in Xinjiang and am using LetsVPN app (paid one month service). Works perfectly so far with no problem.
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Last post by emdethuong
Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:33 am
SIM cards (in Xinjiang)

Last post by emdethuong « Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:27 am
Posted in China
Replies: 6
by wnstnbchr » Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:19 pm » in China

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Does anybody have information on how we can get a SIM card in China, especially in Xinjiang? I heard that getting a SIM card there is almost...

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I stayed in Renmin road, Tianshian district and near Nan Men metro station in Urumqi, Xinjiang. I walked to the plaza named Fountain Plaza and buy a...

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Last post by emdethuong
Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:27 am
Pakistan - China - Kyrgzstan April 2024

Last post by Kate and Rob « Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:16 am
Posted in China travel sharing

by Kate and Rob » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:16 am » in China travel sharing

Hi Travellers

We are currently in India making our way up to Pakistan, for a Karakorum pass crossing April 2024 through China and into Kyrgzstan, in...

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Last post by Kate and Rob
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:16 am
Things to do in Aktau

Last post by Jonesy « Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:36 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 4
by Jonesy » Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:25 pm » in Kazakhstan

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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...

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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...

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Last post by Jonesy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:36 am
Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?

Last post by sion_sanky « Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:49 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 10
by Justynag » Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:17 am » in Kazakhstan
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Any recommendation for budget accomodation in Aktau? Booking.com options looks miserable in terms of rating/distance

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I second the recommendations made about Mango Hostel and Mangystau Safari tour agency. The Mango hostel is located right next to the sea-side and...
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Last post by sion_sanky
Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:49 am
International trains into and out of China

Last post by meithecatte « Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:56 pm
Posted in Trains
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by andrewm857 » Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:36 am » in Trains

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I know the Vientiane - Kunming train is finally in service - has anyone seen or heard anything about the other routes? (ie Ürümqi - Almaty/Astana,...

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I’m also interested in the train from Beijing to Ulaabatar. As far as I know, international trains from/to China are still closed.

At least in the...

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Last post by meithecatte
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:56 pm
UK car and driver from KAZ to MON via CHN

Last post by JonMears « Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:55 am
Posted in China
Replies: 2
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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I appreciate your response. I had seen that map but I think I saw elsewhere that the only crossing for International travelers is/was way out west....

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Last post by JonMears
Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:55 am
Turkmenistan re-opening Q&A

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:09 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan
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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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Still a bit too risky for my taste, I guess…
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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:09 pm
Embassy reports: Russian Visa in Tashkent

Last post by liberspirita « Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:34 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 27
by nollers » Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:33 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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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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do you mean that for someone driving a car, it is possible to get a transit visa in Tashkent?

and if driving a motorbike?
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Last post by liberspirita
Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:34 pm
7 lakes trip early december

Last post by Lullies « Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:37 pm
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing

by Lullies » Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:37 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

Dear all,

I am planning to go to the 7 lakes / Fann Mountains, leaving from Dushanbe on December 1st, 2nd or 3rd. I am looking for co-travelers to...

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Last post by Lullies
Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:37 pm
April 2024: Aral Sea Tour from Nukus

Last post by sah10406 « Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:00 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by sah10406 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:00 am » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Planning ahead, looking for 2 or 3 people to join me on this 3-day 2-night Aral Sea and Barsa-Kelmes tour in mid-April:

I am happy to look at...

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Last post by sah10406
Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:00 am
Crossing Turkmenistan by train (UZ - IR, March/April 24)

Last post by sebhoff « Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:06 am
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by sebhoff » Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:06 am » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

I (German, male, 55, solo traveller) am currently considering my options for crossing Turkmenistan from Uzbekistan to Iran some time towards the end...

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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:06 am
Difference between Outbox and Sent Messages?

Last post by sah10406 « Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Posted in General
Replies: 4
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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I'm pretty sure he's asking about PMs sent here.

Those sit in your outbox until the person you're messaging logs on and reads it.

Thanks.

Yes, I...

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Last post by sah10406
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
Visa apply for Taiwan holder

Last post by moni « Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:12 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 8
by YYing » Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:58 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello , I want to ask if anyone can help or have informations about visa Taiwan passport holder enter Kyrgyzstan.. 8 of April try for on-line e visa...

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I also apply for Kyrgyzstan evisa for two groups from Hong Kong. It is not difficult. You just need to get an LOI from a travel agency. That's all....

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Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:12 pm

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