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Moderators?

Last post by steven « Tue Jun 17, 2025 5:54 pm
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by MichelG » Mon Aug 12, 2024 4:19 pm » in General
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Where are the moderators when you need them?

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I have reactivated the spam plugin. It also catches a lot of non-spam and it doesn't catch all spam so I turn it off once the episodes are over.
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Last post by steven
Tue Jun 17, 2025 5:54 pm
M41 Pamir Highway / Kyzyl Art Pass border crossing procedure Q&A

Last post by chump_chop « Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:46 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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So no permit or pre-registration needed for exiting Tajikistan entering Kyrgyz via Kyzyl Art border? seems to confirm no permit. But would be good to...
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Last post by chump_chop
Tue Jun 17, 2025 3:46 pm
Torugart pass crossing Q&A

Last post by JayJayontheroad « Tue Jun 17, 2025 2:11 pm
Posted in China
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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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Since people have told me that there are border crossing permits as well as border region permits, It didn’t quite understand it whether people here...
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Last post by JayJayontheroad
Tue Jun 17, 2025 2:11 pm
Crossing borders during Mongol Rallye - Iranian last name with Swiss passport – any issues along the route?

Last post by nasdas « Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:37 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by nasdas » Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:37 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

Hi guys,

My friends and I planned a route that goes through the central asian countries in this order:
Bulgaria -> Turkey -> Georgia -> Russia...

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Last post by nasdas
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:37 am
Polygon Semipalatinsk Test Site and Museum: open or not?

Last post by Arcano9 « Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:17 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by steven » Sat May 25, 2019 7:03 am » in Kazakhstan
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Just got a message: the Polygon and the museum will be closed for the whole summer due to maintenance works :-( :-( :-(

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Hello all,

OK, I have a quote - one day tour leaving from Semey and returning to Semey on the 15 or 16 with Nomadic Tours. Here is what it covers:...
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Last post by Arcano9
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:17 am
Mongolia travel sharing August

Last post by Melissapringle « Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:45 am
Posted in Other destinations
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by ruby13 » Wed May 07, 2025 4:56 am » in Other destinations

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Looking for 1/2 travel buddies to join an organised tour around the 8th of August! We are two mid-twenties Aussies (two women) looking to join forces...

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Hey did you find two people. We are a couple keen to join if you have the spots? Both kiwis. Keen for some more info please 🙂

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Last post by Melissapringle
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:45 am
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by voodoopigeon « Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:28 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by emmeff » Sat Jun 04, 2016 9:31 am » in Tajikistan
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I can't see a reference on this site, but it was reported on the Thorn Tree forum yesterday. Some questions remain about reliability and whether it...

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UK citizen here, also struggling with payment via the evisa site (multiple cards, multiple browsers, no dice - payment page no longer even loading...
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Last post by voodoopigeon
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:28 am
Osh -Dushanbe Start 20th June (fixed) 5 days

Last post by Jandrzeusz « Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:10 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Jandrzeusz » Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:10 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hey!

Maybe someone would like to join?
I have this offer to do a trip from Osh to Dushanbe on 20th.

Osh -Dushanbe Transfer with an English...

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Last post by Jandrzeusz
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:10 am
Embassy report: Russian visa in Almaty

Last post by Dusty23 « Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:27 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by jiri » Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:26 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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I can confirm that it's possible to get a Russian tourist visa in Almaty (Aug 2015), AT and DE passports, non-residents. It was not possible to get...

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We just tried to get an appointment through the embassy site and could not schedule an appointment.We thus tried to get help (or an appointment) at...
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Last post by Dusty23
Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:27 am
Warning about paying for preferred seat on plane

Last post by Christian77 « Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:15 am
Posted in Other transport

by Christian77 » Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:15 am » in Other transport

You can pay extra for that window seat on the side that will give you a mountain view… But things are as they were in 2011 in Kyrgyzstan: someone got...

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Last post by Christian77
Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:15 am
Gyms in Almaty or Astana

Last post by Elaine « Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by bamur » Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:11 pm » in Kazakhstan

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I would like any recommendations for gyms in Almaty or Astana. I prefer to go running outside, but can just go to the gym if that is a...

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@Eric I tried to find the group in facebook but I can't, I'm going to be in Astana later this week and I'm looking for a crossfit location. Thanks

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Last post by Elaine
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:13 pm
Sleep in Kyzylkoum and tour in Nurata mountains from Samarkand

Last post by Registurbine « Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:36 pm
Posted in Outdoor adventures

by Registurbine » Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:36 pm » in Outdoor adventures

Hello ! I will be in Uzbekistan until july. I would like to do a tour from Samarkand to Bukhara, around nurata and Aydar lake to see Holy sprint...

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Last post by Registurbine
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:36 pm
Komichora Pass from Penjakent to Padrud

Last post by Pauline12 « Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:10 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by Pauline12 » Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:08 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hello everyone,

First I really want to thank you for this blog and the comments that really helped us to prepare this trek in Tadjikistan.

We are...

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Hello there,
We did not meet any wild animals, such as snakes or aggressive dogs. You should not worry about it we only met cows, horses and donkeys....

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Last post by Pauline12
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:10 pm
Pamir Highway 24th till 30th June

Last post by jamesM « Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:38 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by jamesM » Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:38 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi,

We are a couple from Denmark and the UK looking for travel buddies to do the pamir highway from the 24th June until 30th June. We are flexible...

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Last post by jamesM
Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:38 pm
Dushanbe - Osh 26th June to 3rd July - 2 to 4 seats

Last post by Matthland73 « Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:29 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Matthland73 » Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:29 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello,

We are a French couple (both 29) looking to do th Pamir Highway in 8 days. We have a driver + car option at 325$ pp (excl food and...

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Last post by Matthland73
Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:29 pm
iran-pakistan border closed

Last post by mazeno « Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:34 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates

by mazeno » Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:34 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

pakistan has closed borders with iran for an indefinite period
/aljazeera/

Pakistan has shut all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an...

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Last post by mazeno
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:34 pm
Current situation Iran

Last post by mazeno « Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:33 pm
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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pakistan has closed borders with iran for an indefinite period
/aljazeera/
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Last post by mazeno
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:33 pm
Pamir highway Dushanbe to Osh(24th July-30th), Looking for travel buddies!

Last post by DSH « Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:07 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by DSH » Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:06 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hello,

I'm Das, 33W from South Korea. I'd like to do the Dushanbe to Osh trip in July(starting from 24th or 25th) for 7 days!

I’m planning to stay...

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Hello, everyone. I am the writer of the post.
My whatsapp number is +821037609356
If anyone has interest, please send me messages via whatsapp. It...

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Last post by DSH
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:07 pm
Pamir Highway - Dushanbe to Osh - Leaving roughly 15th July - Looking for travel friends

Last post by rickow « Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:55 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Jonny.Fyfe » Fri Jun 13, 2025 8:47 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi all,

I am Jonny, 32 years old from Ireland and traveling through Central Asia for the next couple of months.

I am looking for friends to travel...

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Hey Jonny,
my mate and I are in talks to hire our own 4x4 from the 15th of july for a couple weeks and keen to find some good eggs to share the trip...

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Last post by rickow
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:55 pm
Dushanbe-Osh (4th July - 12th July), Lets share a car!

Last post by Abelvanbeest « Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:16 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Abelvanbeest » Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:16 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

We are 2 friends from the Netherlands in our mid twenties. We already rented a car, but we are looking for people to join us! Just because its fun...

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Last post by Abelvanbeest
Mon Jun 16, 2025 10:16 am
Report: Karakol to Almaty Hitchhike (Karkara border)

Last post by Carlo1989 « Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:53 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by TheNonFlyingDutchman » Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:47 am » in Itineraries & trip reports

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yesterday I traveled from Karakol to Almaty via the Karkara border by hitchhiking, and let me start of with saying: Don’t do it.

I drew a little...

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First, I would like to thank you for all your information that helped us prepare for our ride from Karakol to Almaty.

After reading your posts, I...

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Last post by Carlo1989
Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:53 am
Tajikistan-Uzbekistan trip report

Last post by gilligroom « Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:48 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by ddsxl » Sat Jun 14, 2025 9:29 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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I spent two weeks in April, travelling across Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Here is a detailed trip report:

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Thanks for your report. Interesting to read.

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Last post by gilligroom
Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:48 am
Tajikistan SIM card registration Q&A

Last post by katharine « Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:50 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by Uta » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:40 am » in Tajikistan
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Before being able to buy a Tajik sim card one must be offically registered. Meaning you must have an address of stay (hostel or hotel, a vehicle is...

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Update to answer a few questions earlier in the thread: TelCel in Panjakent is across from the bazaar, lots of other shops there too, not open at...
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Last post by katharine
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:50 am
Osh - Khorog / Dushanbe in late July (let's share the car)

Last post by guadiviajando « Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:36 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by guadiviajando » Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:36 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello everyone!
My name is Guadi, 27F from Argentina. I'm planning to do the Pamir Highway from Osh starting around July 28th, aiming to reach either...

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Last post by guadiviajando
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:36 am
Looking for hiking buddy to hike in the Fann Mountains

Last post by wandering-tamil « Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:23 am
Posted in Hiking / climbing buddies & outdoor gear sale
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by Oleg Vadimovich » Sat May 10, 2025 10:53 am » in Hiking / climbing buddies & outdoor gear sale

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Greetings, everyone!

Let me humbly introduce myself: my name is Oleg. I am from Russia, but for the last 3 years I have been living in Bishkek,...

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Hi Oleg, I have sent you a private message. i am planning a trip around that time and i would be interested in joining you and your friends.

Jacob.

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Last post by wandering-tamil
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:23 am

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