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Osh to Dushanbe early October

Last post by Somajo777 « Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:53 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by Somajo777 » Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:53 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi, I'm looking to do a trip on the pamir highway in early October, I'm pretty flexible with the dates but was thinking of a start date sometime in...

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Last post by Somajo777
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:53 am
2-day tour 28.09.2023 - Aral Sea Region incl. yurt stay - 2 free places

Last post by jannewer « Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:22 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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by Klaudyna » Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:52 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

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Hello everyone!

Me and my husband are looking for 1-2 people to join us on a 2-day jeep trip from Nukus, starting on 28.09.2023 :

- port city...

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Hi Klaudyna,
are you still looking for people to join you?
We (23f and 24m) would be tentatively interested.

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Last post by jannewer
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:22 am
Car rental in Xiva - Aral lake by car in Sep 2023

Last post by jannewer « Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:19 am
Posted in Cars and motorbikes
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by Märy_5432 » Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:31 am » in Cars and motorbikes

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Hello!

We would like to rent a car in Xiva around 29/30 September 2023 for a few days to drive to Nukus/Muinak/Aral lake.

- Does anybody know if...

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Hey there,
we (23f and 24m) would be tentatively interesting in joining you for Moynaq and the Aral Lake. We will be in Nukus for a few days from...

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Last post by jannewer
Tue Sep 26, 2023 8:19 am
Bukhara to Khiva or Nukus - no availability

Last post by miguelsancha « Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:51 am
Posted in Trains
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by miguelsancha » Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:16 pm » in Trains

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Well

I am getting frustrated about getting transport from Bukhara to Khiva in early november.

I see that if I select Samarkanda or Navoi as...

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Btw is it easy to sleep in PlatzKart wagon?

I would have 2 days in khiva..but I'm wondering if it is better to take the train that leaves Bukhara at...

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Last post by miguelsancha
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:51 am
Embassy Report: Chinese Visa in Seoul

Last post by FreedomBneathOurFeet « Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:39 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports

by FreedomBneathOurFeet » Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:39 am » in Visas & embassy reports

Visa Application in Chinese Visa Center, Namsan Square, Seoul
Appointment : Fill in online application, then you get access to the appointments,...

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Last post by FreedomBneathOurFeet
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:39 am
Nepal -> China -> Laos in November 2023

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:10 am
Posted in China travel sharing
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by guy.brush » Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:20 pm » in China travel sharing

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Hi there,
we are two motorbike travelers looking for people to join a self-driving China crossing tour from Nepal to Laos in November 2023. We are...

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I tried to PM you but the systems says you dont exist, strangely !! ?? What will be the estimated cost and time to drive from Nepal to Laos ???

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:10 am
Pamir highway - Dushambe to Osh - starting 6th october

Last post by rbenta « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:34 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by rbenta » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:34 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello

We are two girls from France.
We would like to join a tour from dushambe to osh starting october 6th. We are looking for two other ppl to...

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Last post by rbenta
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:34 pm
Early October Dushanbe - Osh Pamir rideshare

Last post by rbenta « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:01 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
Replies: 11
by JoeyR » Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:37 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare
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Early call-out for anyone that wants to buddy up for a 7-10 day road trip through the pamir highway around early October - dates flexible.

I’m a 24...

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Hello
We are two french girl who would like to share a ride for the pamir highway starting october 6th, from dushambe to osh
if you're availble to...
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Last post by rbenta
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:01 pm
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by horatiuh « Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:12 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by trevor warman » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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Crossed on 25th of September 8am Tashkent->Shymkent.

Getting to the border from anywhere in Tashkent: Yandex, around 40k-50k UZS, anytime.

Border...
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Last post by horatiuh
Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:12 pm
Pamir Highway Tour - around 20th October, Osh - Dushanbe

Last post by simmje « Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:33 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by simmje » Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:33 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi there!

I am looking for a group to share a Pamir Highway Tour from Osh to Dushanbe, around the 20th October for 5-7 days.

I'm from the UK, aged...

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Last post by simmje
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:33 pm
Uzbekistan new registration system from July 2018

Last post by El Indio « Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:28 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 57
by steven » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:59 am » in Visas & embassy reports
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All your questions and answers about the registration system in Uzbekistan are welcome below. Before asking, please read

**** Uzbek registration...

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Hello, it is impossible to register yourself through Emehmon if you also don't have any kind of property (house, flat,...) registered to your name in...
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Last post by El Indio
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:28 pm
Vivid travel memories. Join now!

Last post by OWNER « Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:48 pm
Posted in General
Replies: 27
by OWNER » Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am » in General
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Hello colleagues!
I want to share my impressions over the years of travel. Perhaps someone will recognize familiar places. If you have saved a photo...

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And again East Kazakhstan. Monument to the Great Pike in front of the bridge over the Black Irtysh River. ))

Green trees are Kazakhstan. Sand...
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Last post by OWNER
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:48 pm
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?

Last post by merodrem « Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:40 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by nemesis464 » Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:11 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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See below:

(in Azeri)

The previous Covid regime was due to expire in January, but now looks to have been extended until at least March, so...

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Land border entry ban extended until january 2nd.
Source:
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Last post by merodrem
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:40 pm
Khorog to Wakhan valley loop 2-3 of October -2 days

Last post by zscsutak « Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:40 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by zscsutak » Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:40 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hello Everyone,

Dear friends, we are planning a to go on a short loop tour from Khorog down to Ishkashim-Langar (Wakhan Valley) and back on...

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Last post by zscsutak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:40 pm
When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by Oussxch « Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:12 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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We crossed as a group on the 10th of september.

You need a Kyrgyz permit, and can no longer send it via mail. Now you have to pay. We paid 30...
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Last post by Oussxch
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:12 pm
Osh - Andijan Marshrutka (Minibus)

Last post by Oussxch « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:51 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
Replies: 21
by kazanskiitatar » Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:22 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports
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As I was researching the Dostyk border and transport from Osh to Andijan, I came across articles on Kyrgyz media saying that a new marshrutka line...

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I just did the crossing with the direct minibus.

Arrived at 7 AM with a night train from Samarkand, walked out of the train station, turned right...
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Last post by Oussxch
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:51 am
reading list for Uzbekistan

Last post by rainest « Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:50 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 6
by catexd2002 » Sun Sep 03, 2023 11:35 pm » in Uzbekistan

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I'm planning to visit Uzbekistan in March or April of 2024, and am looking to put together a reading list to prepare for the trip. I'm very...

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Adeeb Khalid's Making Uzbekistan and Central Asia . The latter covers the same material as the former in less detail.

Eurasianet has contemporary,...

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Last post by rainest
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:50 am
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by benzhamin « Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:07 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Leelicious » Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:33 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Crossed the border 3 days ago and it went smooth as always.
What is worth mentioning is that there was a Polish guy in front of me who talked his...

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We crossed last week and it was very smooth, too. We (2x adults) went to the bus station in Almaty (Saryan) via taxi and booked a coach at the...
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Last post by benzhamin
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:07 pm
Chinese visa extension report: Leshan

Last post by Tepezcu « Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:03 pm
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
Replies: 9
by julistan » Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:12 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hi all
I am out of the PSB of Leshan where they are very nice and efficient.
Ready the next day. No problem if you come the day before your visa...

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Update August 2023:

Visa extension still possible in Leshan

- it took 4 working days, Monday morning to Thursday afternoon
- no physical hotel...

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Last post by Tepezcu
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:03 pm
Recommended hotel or hostel in Aktau and Aktobe?

Last post by jannewer « Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 5
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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Mango Hostel is quite good, especially the location. They also offer private rooms if you message them on Instagram or WhatsApp or ask in person. The...

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Last post by jannewer
Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm
Updates on Aksu-Zhabagly/Sayram-Ugam

Last post by steven « Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:50 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan
Replies: 1
by Siberiade » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:47 pm » in Kazakhstan

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I saw the information in the article hasn't been updated in a couple years. So I wanted to share my expierence.

All of the homestay options listed...

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Thanks! Very helpful stuff. Will update in the near future!

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Last post by steven
Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:50 pm
Almaty Region: Looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day road-trip from 19.09.2023 or later

Last post by Vsterne « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:36 am
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing
Replies: 3
by veragiulia23 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:32 am » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

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Hi, we are a German/Italian couple and are looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day roadtrip in the Almaty region.
We are staying in Almaty right...

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I hope you had a wonderful time! I’m thinking of doing the same - how was it driving yourselves? And what vehicle did you rent and from whom? Many...

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Last post by Vsterne
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:36 am
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates

Last post by dsakiyama « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:05 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 11
by steven » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:13 am » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Please post your updates on the Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon border between Dushanbe and Kunduz below.

We summarize all info on the border...

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Can anyone recommend a driver to the shri khan border from Dushanbe and/or information on how to get to Dushanbe to shri khan border. Can I find a...
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Last post by dsakiyama
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:05 am
Dushanbe Airport Dilemma

Last post by Mathilde_P « Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:26 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by ryanang94 » Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:22 am » in Tajikistan

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Hi guys,

My friend and I (two Singaporeans guys) are planning to fly out of Dushanbe to Tashkent after our trip to the Fann Mountains.

Ive been...

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I don't know about flying out of Dushanbe Airport, but I flew into it a few weeks ago and had no issues whatsoever.

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Last post by Mathilde_P
Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:26 am
Border crossing report: Zamin Uud – Erlian (MON - China)

Last post by Tepezcu « Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:07 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by steven » Fri Jun 23, 2017 8:55 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Starting from Hohhot

Buses to Erlian leave from the main bus station next to the train station. The last bus leaves at 01:30pm, but it is 6 hours...

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Does anyone know which days will this border remain closed during chinese national day holidays (late September/early October)?

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Last post by Tepezcu
Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:07 am

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