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Current situation Iran

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:00 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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Road safety isn't something that many people would think of as a real safety/security consideration, yet statistically it's probably a greater threat...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:00 pm
Dushanbe to Osh start 8 or 9th Oct for 7 days

Last post by Sonderisland « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:51 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by Sonderisland » Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:50 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi, I’m Quinn F, 33 looking to rent a car with driver to start in Dushanbe on either 8th or 9th Oct for a 7 day (plus minus 1 day is fine) trip that...

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Hi Dina,

That’s awesome! I’ve tried to WhatsApp you but the number is not valid. There is still space available and I’m still looking for more. Can...

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Last post by Sonderisland
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:51 am
Horseriding in Song Kul

Last post by EricaB « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan

by EricaB » Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am » in Kyrgyzstan

Wondering if anyone knows if there are still horses and yurts at Song Kul? Want to go horseriding without going through CBT

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Last post by EricaB
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 am
Jalal Abad to Kazarman: Kaldama pass open or closed?

Last post by EricaB « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:05 am
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by EricaB » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:18 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Has anyone recently crossed the Kaldama Pass from Jalal Abad to Kazarman? Planning to do so tomorrow. Would like to hear about road conditions? Heard...

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Just for anyone who needs pass today was clear and beautiful

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Last post by EricaB
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:05 am
Turkmenistan by train - ? tour

Last post by UncleRed « Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:18 am
Posted in Turkmenistan

by UncleRed » Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:18 am » in Turkmenistan

Hi all

Looking for some up to date information about travel through Tukmenistan by train.
I'm trying to find a way to travel by surface from...

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Last post by UncleRed
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:18 am
Uzbekistan and Kazahkstan

Last post by Neugierde « Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:10 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by reneeineastbay » Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:56 pm » in Uzbekistan

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I am planning a trip to Almaty (and a day trip to Kaindy Lake), as well as throughout Uzbekistan. I would like to see Tashkent, Samarkand, and Khiva....

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It depends on what kind of traveller you are and how much time you want to spend at each place. I visited Tashkent, Samarkant, Buchara, Khiva and...

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Last post by Neugierde
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:10 am
Almaty-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by Theo simon « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:53 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by funkyboots » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am » in Itineraries & trip reports
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Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...

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3 of us crossed from Kaz to China, by bus from Almaty to Yining, on Monday September 18th 2023. We had stayed at Assem Hostel, after our pre-booked...
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Last post by Theo simon
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:53 am
Afghan visa - has it ever caused you any problems?

Last post by ccc « Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:41 am
Posted in Afghanistan
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by ccc » Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:29 pm » in Afghanistan
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Just wondering if anyone has ever had problems applying for visas or entering countries (except US) with an Afghan visa/entry stamp in their passport?

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Any idea why Libya rejects those visas?

Having an Afghanistan or Somalila stamp in your passport will no longer be an issue when entering Libya!
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Last post by ccc
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:41 am
Current travel/safety conditions in Afghanistan

Last post by ccc « Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:36 am
Posted in Afghanistan
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by disparate » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:34 am » in Afghanistan
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Hey folks!

I've been dreaming of travelling to Central Asia for three years now, and I'm finally doing it, I fly to Bishkek on Sunday....

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Hello hello,

I am thinking about crossing the border from Uzbekistan to Afghanistan and continue to Pakistan. Has anyone been on this route...
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Last post by ccc
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:36 am
Iraqi Kurdistan - Turkey border crossing reports

Last post by IronChris « Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:35 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 31
by Solo2ruedas » Fri Mar 17, 2017 3:23 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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We are planning to travel from turkey to Iraq by bicycle to visit the autonomous kurdistan region and from there cross to Iran. Does anyone know if...

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...the error was that I simply could not upload the picture of the passport.
Anyways, I heard that you can do that right at the border , so an...
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Last post by IronChris
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:35 pm
Pamir Highway - Dushanbe to Osh - Early October - Self Driving Car

Last post by hollyyare « Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:31 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by GaoQuanJun » Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:23 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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Hi everyone!

Here is our situation: we are looking to go through the Pamir Highway, from Osh to Dushanbe, in early October. We intend to do this by...

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Hi

I can also take the car back from Dushanbe to Osh around that time. What are the costs involved (other than petrol)?

If you've got any more...

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Last post by hollyyare
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:31 pm
Chinese border crossings: open or closed?

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:12 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by steven » Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:35 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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This topic has been causing confusion for some time now. I dedicated a page to it on the site . The discussion continues here: please post all your...

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PROPER SH*T. Excuse my French.
I just arrived in Murghab (not the most inspiring town I have to say), and I just heard from a truckdriver that the...

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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:12 pm
Crossing Iran by car from Turkey to Pakistan

Last post by remy « Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:41 pm
Posted in Iran

by remy » Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:41 pm » in Iran

Hello everyone !

We are 2 french travelers by car.

Currently, we are in Turkey and we would like to go in Pakistan so we have to cross Iran.

Is it...

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Last post by remy
Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:41 pm
Buying train tickets in Uzbekistan

Last post by Nidhik2300 « Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:05 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by pikdonker » Sat May 19, 2018 4:29 pm » in Uzbekistan
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The uzbek railways ticketing website seems to work rather well when it's up. It is not at the moment, but was up for days a couple of weeks ago when...

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Thanks, helpful to know that we can hope to get the refund in next few days.
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Last post by Nidhik2300
Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:05 pm
Khorgos border crossing Q&A (Almaty - Urumqi)

Last post by merodrem « Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:09 pm
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! Could you let me know the result? I too want to pass the border from Khorgos during the holidays, possibly on 3rd, if it is open. Much...
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Last post by merodrem
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:09 pm
Embassy report: Iran visa in Tbilisi

Last post by IndiaOverland23 « Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:41 am
Posted in Visas & embassy reports
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by bretonsuisse » Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:22 pm » in Visas & embassy reports
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We applied (with Swiss passports) for the 30 days Iran Visa in Tbilisi.

- They make the passport copy (you should let our passport )
- 2 pictures....

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Iranian Visa in Tbilisi September 2023 with german passport

I got my Grant Visa Notice from TAP Persia.
I went to the embassy in the morning. You...
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Last post by IndiaOverland23
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:41 am
US$ or Som?

Last post by txingu « Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:33 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
Replies: 3
by daryl » Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:25 pm » in Uzbekistan

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We're Canadian and we're wondering if som or US $$ cash is cheaper and most convenient to make most purchases in Uzbekistan? In some countries you...

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The only reference to USD I encountered in Uzbekistan was from an angry tourist shop guy who, after my unsuccessful bargaining, tried to embarrass me...

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Last post by txingu
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:33 am
LGBT travellers

Last post by txingu « Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:20 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
Replies: 14
by faevil100 » Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:20 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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Hi,

I was wondering whether anyone who has travelled in the region has any advice for LGBT travellers? I have lived in Russia and visited Georgia,...

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Just spent a week each in KZ and UZ with my boyfriend. My (very subjective) digest is that while life is undoubtedly hell for many gay locals, as a...
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Last post by txingu
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:20 am
Cross-border market in Khorog and Ishkashim

Last post by nickd « Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:37 am
Posted in Tajikistan
Replies: 21
by bwv812 » Wed May 25, 2016 5:25 pm » in Tajikistan
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A more interesting question is about the border market that happens near Korogh. I've never actually heard a report from a traveler on this...

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30 Sep, Saturday I went afgan bazar in khorog, on tajik side, no documents checked, very busy, 8 am till around afternoon, can take shared minibus #4...
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Last post by nickd
Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:37 am
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by txingu « Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:57 am
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 from Shymkent to Tashkent on Friday morning, an extremely smooth, even distressingly boring experience lol.

The van guys at the Kolos stand...
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Last post by txingu
Sun Oct 01, 2023 4:57 am
Photo series Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan (July 2023)

Last post by Ian Sp « Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:49 am
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by jvz » Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:11 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi fellow travellers,

Past July, I travelled through Central Asia for a month. This website has really made my research a lot easier. Thank you for...

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Hi Jan,
great photos. Taking photos like this in the Stans' captures the spirit of the region. Anyone can take a selfie or a photo of the Eiffel...

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Last post by Ian Sp
Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:49 am
Ala Kul Trek - October Too Late?

Last post by Virusman « Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan
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by Wanderer_97 » Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:30 pm » in Kyrgyzstan

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Hi All,

I am interested in hiking the Ala Kul trek in early October (on the second week). The region around Karakol looks beautiful. I understand we...

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hi
just a suggestion .
Hike to altyn arashan from Aksuu (few hours half day enough)
stay in guesthouse there then the next day hike with water/day...

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Last post by Virusman
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:18 pm
Sharing costs for a trip to Almaty’s apple orchards / forests

Last post by Amay B « Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:10 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by Amay B » Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:10 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

Hello! My name’s Amay and this is kind of a last minute effort - I have been trying to book an apple forest tour in Almaty with Indira from...

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Last post by Amay B
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:10 pm
2-day tour 28.09.2023 - Aral Sea Region incl. yurt stay - 2 free places

Last post by oliver96 « Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 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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I'm a solo traveler arriving to Muynak today, ideally going to the Aral sea tomorrow with a driver from the guesthouse.
If anyone is interested in...
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Last post by oliver96
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:39 am
Osh to Dushanbe early Oct

Last post by huyenmeo09 « Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:35 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by tapacharya » Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:00 am » in Pamir Highway rideshare

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With reports of the border being open, I'm hoping to be able to go one-way from Osh to Dushanbe in a rental car + driver. I'm looking for potential...

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Hello,

I am interested in doing a similar trip during this time. Earliest I could get to Osh is October 5th, but I am not on a time crunch. In fact,...

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Last post by huyenmeo09
Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:35 am

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