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Kirguistan share group

Last post by Maribel « Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:42 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Maribel » Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:42 am » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

We are looking 2 people to share 4x4 WD from Osh to Bishkek doing tour around Song kul and Issi kul lake. We are leaving on sunday. ( 13 th october...

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Last post by Maribel
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:42 am
Money transfer alternatives to Western Union?

Last post by CharlesFranklin « Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:09 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by operator » Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:45 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi all

I'm in Dushanbe and want at least 1200 USD in cash to continue my trip. I have two bank cards that don't work. One of them is a debit Visa...

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Have you found the solution? If yes, then can you please share it with us. Thank you.

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Last post by CharlesFranklin
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:09 am
E-visa rejected; alternative strategies?

Last post by steven « Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:39 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 7
by TajikVisa » Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:12 pm » in Tajikistan

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Hello,

I plan to go to Tajikistan in August/September but unfortunately my e-Visa just got rejected (no obvious reason, I just got 'no' for an...

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One of the option for the UK citizens to get a visa on arrival (but it is available only at the Dushanbe International Airport). The alternative, is...

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Last post by steven
Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:39 pm
Osh to Tashkent, from October 21 to 29

Last post by ggzebra « Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:58 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 2
by Hatteo » Tue Oct 08, 2024 1:26 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Ciao!
I’m Matteo from Italy. I'll be traveling with a rented 4x4 (no guide) with my girlfriend and we are looking for people to share a ride with on...

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Hi - writing here to the brazilian person. I also want to do the Pamir Highway starting with 23rd October, feel free to email me. Thanks

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Last post by ggzebra
Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:58 pm
Do you need to book ahead in November/December?

Last post by Milad « Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:02 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by AmyO » Thu Oct 10, 2024 1:09 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hello! We are traveling in Uzbekistan from 23 November to 6 December. We would like to grab trains and explore at our own pace but I read in the...

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Yes, trains may sell out even in low season. E.g. if booking right now for tomorrow from Tashkent to Samarkand, there are a few places available on a...

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Last post by Milad
Thu Oct 10, 2024 11:02 am
Can I get US dollars in Uzbekistan?

Last post by roundthehouses « Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:33 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by kohji » Sun Jul 21, 2024 9:49 am » in Uzbekistan

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I need to get US dollars in Uzbekistan to join a tour of Turkmenistan.
Can I get US dollars at banks, ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc. in...

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Update: yesterday (30 September) I went to the Halyk Bank in Bukhara, was able to easily withdraw USD with a mastercard over the counter. Very...

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Last post by roundthehouses
Thu Oct 10, 2024 10:33 am
Share Turkmenistan Tour 5-10 Nov 2024

Last post by miaanemia « Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:50 pm
Posted in Turkmenistan travel sharing

by miaanemia » Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:50 pm » in Turkmenistan travel sharing

Hi, Im planning to do Turkmenistan Trip, Im with 2 other people. so we are 3
this trip Including Yangikala, Darvaza and Asghabat.
Yangikala usually...

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Last post by miaanemia
Wed Oct 09, 2024 11:50 pm
Aral Sea tour 30.09-01.10 or 06-07.10

Last post by BeckettWalker « Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:22 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
Replies: 5
by joanna_pl » Mon Sep 02, 2024 2:24 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hi All,
I'm looking for someone to join me for a 2-day tour to the Aral Sea. I can do 30.09-01.10 or 06-07.10, with a preference for 30th of...

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Did you get a reply?

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Last post by BeckettWalker
Wed Oct 09, 2024 12:22 pm
Kyrgyzstan: no more visa runs?

Last post by bwv812 « Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:41 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 12
by caravaniston » Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:14 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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It has been possible to do visa runs, but now there's a proposal that is set to be passed soon (likely).

The proposed rule is 60 days stay for visa...

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Read the visa page linked at the top of this forum. Many of your questions will be answered there.
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Last post by bwv812
Wed Oct 09, 2024 10:41 am
Short Guide: How to use public transport in Yerevan/Armenia

Last post by Berry23 « Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:36 am
Posted in Others
Replies: 1
by Milad » Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:05 pm » in Others

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Hi all,

thought I'd share a few tips on how to use the public transport system in Yerevan and around, as it is really intransparent if you don't...

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thanks for Guiding

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Last post by Berry23
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:36 am
Tour sharing near Almaty, October 9-13

Last post by bhip « Wed Oct 09, 2024 5:22 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
Replies: 1
by Mariaarias » Wed Oct 02, 2024 9:49 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hello,

I'm looking for someone who would be interested in sharing a tour in the region around Almaty next week. Something nature-related (hiking or...

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Hiya - my partner and I are organising a two-day trip in the next couple of days from Almaty - you can whatsapp me +447841496830

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Last post by bhip
Wed Oct 09, 2024 5:22 am
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by mazeno « Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:42 pm
Posted in China
Replies: 14
by samsung » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:08 pm » in China
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Did a quick road trip Bishkek-Kashgar-Osh with flight back to Bishkek rhis month.

Local Bishkek driver dropped me in Naryn Sunday 15th of Sept....

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There's money changer to the east of the station

there are three money changers at the station
one on the southern side near the city taxi...
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Last post by mazeno
Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:42 pm
Travel around 19 october in the Pamir

Last post by lmsaad « Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:56 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 3
by brunofr » Mon Sep 02, 2024 11:01 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone!
We are a couple ( 37 and 41 years old) and we are looking to rent a vehicle (4x4) in Tadjikistan around the 19 october to drive to the...

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Hey,

I'm a guy from Brazil (29) and I am willing to do it a bit later, around the 22 or 23. If somebody is interested, let me know!

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Last post by lmsaad
Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:56 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by Stoertebekker « Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:55 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

Cheers

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We (2) did today the UZ-->TJ crossing. Took a Yandex to Kaftarkhona.

At Kaftarkhona there was a little discussion with the following options (I do...
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Last post by Stoertebekker
Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:55 pm
Tashkent - Samarkand - Dushanbe train Q&A

Last post by Stoertebekker « Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:29 pm
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 63
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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This would be very, very unusual. Nevertheless, the train seems not to run in the next two weeks. Maybe there are construction works.

I can only...
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Last post by Stoertebekker
Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:29 pm
Entering Armenia after Azerbaijan.

Last post by Schraverus124 « Tue Oct 08, 2024 12:50 pm
Posted in Others
Replies: 19
by jdsmithaz » Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:55 pm » in Others
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I understand that Azerbaijan doesn't want to give Visas if you have been to Armenia?

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Did this last month. Entered Armenia 2 weeks after leaving Azerbaijan.

We were in the night train form Tbilisi

We were asked a few extra questions...
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Last post by Schraverus124
Tue Oct 08, 2024 12:50 pm
Dushanbe to Osh Pamir Highway October 12th shareride

Last post by travel-by-land « Tue Oct 08, 2024 12:04 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 1
by Mattystravels » Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:35 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello,
I’m Matthew from Scotland. Im travelling with my best friend Edward and we are looking for people to share a ride with on the Pamir highway...

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Hi Matthew. I am Lukas, a solo traveler for Germany. I’m interested in joining, contact me on WhatsApp if you like
+49 15739304866

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Last post by travel-by-land
Tue Oct 08, 2024 12:04 pm
Mangystau 28th october-1 november tour buddies

Last post by bvisch « Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:08 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by bvisch » Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:08 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hi all,

I am very interested in doing multi-day tour in Mangystau, but a private tour is way out of my budget, so I am looking to form a group. I...

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Last post by bvisch
Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:08 am
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by fuzzyfurs « Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:29 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Oakenshield » Fri Jul 25, 2014 5:43 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi guys,

I'm currently in Almaty planning my trip through Kazahstan to China. I want to go to Khorgos (I'm on the bike) but I don't know which road...

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Hi everyone, I'm looking to visit the Special Economic Zone and cross the border to enter China after.

I understand that it is not permitted to...
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:29 am
Dushanbe to Osh early November

Last post by 1974ChainGang « Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:16 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 3
by 1974ChainGang » Wed Sep 11, 2024 6:49 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all

Will be travelling Turkmenistan - Kyrgyzstan late Oct - mid November and looking at doing a 5 day trip from Dushanbe to Osh, likely around...

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Just bumping this up to see if anyone has interest for the 5 day Dushanbe to Osh early next month, Nov 8 - 12

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Last post by 1974ChainGang
Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:16 pm
Uzbekistan Roadtrip October 2024

Last post by bvisch « Mon Oct 07, 2024 5:32 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by NiamhSF » Sat Oct 05, 2024 4:23 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hello everyone!

I am an Australian traveller who will be arriving in Tashkent on the 20th or 21st of October

I am looking for other people who...

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I sent you a private message a few days ago, didn't know if you'd seen it, so I thought I'd leave a reply. Would like to join in Karakalpakstan for a...

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Last post by bvisch
Mon Oct 07, 2024 5:32 pm
Iranian Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia Report

Last post by sorin.petric « Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:16 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 51
by Myers3000 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:34 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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Due to being rejected for an Iranian Visa earlier, (see this thread) I had to collect my visa from the Iranian Embassy in Armenia, the last stop...

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German citizen.
E visa was pending for 3 weeks.
Went to Mellat bank paid 50€.
At the embassy they sad I need to pay another 10€ for insurance.
I...
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Last post by sorin.petric
Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:16 pm
Pamir Highway Oktober 7-10days Dushanbe to Osh

Last post by MaxLoe « Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:58 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by MaxLoe » Thu Sep 26, 2024 3:35 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello we are 2 friends from Germany planing a Pamir Highway trip,
starting around the 20.10.24 for about 7-10 days and are looking for 1 or 2 persons...

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My friend is short on time so unfortunately the 21th would be the latest we can start.

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Last post by MaxLoe
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:58 am
Tajikistan OVIR registration for visa-free or long-term visas Q&A

Last post by MichelleK « Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:09 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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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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Date: October 7, 2024
The Murgab OVIR is located in the big red building on the left, after the bank where there is no ATM and the pharmacy, towards...
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Last post by MichelleK
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:09 am
9th October: Seven Lakes Daytrip from Samarkand

Last post by oflavia « Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:28 am
Posted in Tajikistan travel sharing
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by Bonne01 » Sat Sep 14, 2024 9:26 pm » in Tajikistan travel sharing

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Hi all,

We are two travellers (potentially three) who are planning to do an organised daytrip from Samarkand to the Seven Lakes & Penjikent on the...

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Hi I'm Odile from Singapore, am interested to join 9th Oct 7 seven lakes trip 1 female. Let me know. My email - [email protected] and WA...

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Last post by oflavia
Mon Oct 07, 2024 6:28 am

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