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Naryn to Kol Suu

Last post by DamonReed « Tue Sep 10, 2024 11:03 am
Posted in Kazakhstan
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by DIMOSKANIOURAS » Tue Aug 20, 2024 7:55 am » in Kazakhstan

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Hallo there,

we are planning to visit the famous Kol Suu lake during September, probably for one night overstay.
As the road can be tricky we are...

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Thank you so much for the information.

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Last post by DamonReed
Tue Sep 10, 2024 11:03 am
Bring USD to Uzbekistan

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:03 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by freshcomca » Wed Aug 28, 2024 12:02 pm » in Uzbekistan

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If you can change your home currency to USD at low rates before entering Uzbekistan, do so and don't bring other standard currencies such as Euros or...

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I'm now in Almaty and asked today ar an exchange office in town if they have UZB-Som. Yes, they have; and now Ill check the rate.
In Oct. we'll go...

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue Sep 10, 2024 10:03 am
Crossing North Pamir on foot

Last post by JohannaSarah « Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:43 am
Posted in Tajikistan
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by jb38 » Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:22 pm » in Tajikistan
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Hello everybody,

I am planning a big walk across Kirghizistan et Tadjikistan in order to make a link between Bishkek and Dushanbe by foot. I am...

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Hi,

Adding this for future reference for anbody researching that route: Khurjin is, incl. the two glaciers before the pass and the first two after a...
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Last post by JohannaSarah
Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:43 am
Looking for physiotherapist in Uzbekistan or Kirgisistan

Last post by Chrissel « Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:43 am
Posted in General

by Chrissel » Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:43 am » in General

Hello,

I have problems with my hip since several weeks and need some help with this blockade. Please contact me if you can help me... I'm traveling...

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Last post by Chrissel
Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:43 am
This forum is useless

Last post by sketchymarco « Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:06 am
Posted in General
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by Aeglil » Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:48 am » in General

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Whenever I ask a question in this forum I hardly get an answer.
Looks like this site was made by blue-eyed WASP for blue-eyed WASP.

Since I speak...

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Good troll though. As a non-blue-eyed non-WASP I rate this bait a solid 7/10.

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Last post by sketchymarco
Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:06 am
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan

Last post by RArmitage « Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:02 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by Iridium » Mon May 02, 2016 7:28 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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This is my detailed chronicle in April 14, 2016. I traveled single. I use Beijing Time all over the journey for sake of simplicity.

07:45 – Arrived...

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Sorry to have guven you false hope. Maybe because it’s now coming into winter as was definitely working in August.
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Last post by RArmitage
Tue Sep 10, 2024 8:02 am
Ferghana horses

Last post by steven « Tue Sep 10, 2024 7:26 am
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by Cyrusthegreat » Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:11 am » in Uzbekistan

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Hi all, I'm soon to be in Uzbek, Kyrg and Tajik, doing a clockwise loop to and from Tashkent. Just wondering if there is anywhere in particular in...

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Ferghana horses are something from ancient Chinese history. The Akhal-Teke horse is believed to be a descendant of the original Ferghana horse,...

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Last post by steven
Tue Sep 10, 2024 7:26 am
Aral Sea tour 30.09-01.10 or 06-07.10

Last post by joanna_pl « Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:59 am
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing
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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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Hi Cristina,
I'm not sure if the inbox here works well, so just in case, I wanted to let you know that I sent you a private message:)

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Last post by joanna_pl
Tue Sep 10, 2024 6:59 am
Khiva -> Bukhara: Morning Flight vs. Drive with Khorezm tour

Last post by jorgefallan « Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:02 am
Posted in Uzbekistan

by jorgefallan » Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:02 am » in Uzbekistan

Hi all -

Hope you can help me with the following dilemma:

- On Sunday, October 6th, I can leave Khiva (after 1.5 full days there) at 7 AM and take...

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Last post by jorgefallan
Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:02 am
Car share in Pamir

Last post by telemark_noah « Tue Sep 10, 2024 2:02 am
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare
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by brunofr » Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:21 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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Hi there,

I'd be interested in sharing the ride with you two :)
I'm a solo traveller from Australia and can be in Tajikistan in the dates...

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Last post by telemark_noah
Tue Sep 10, 2024 2:02 am
Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan which country first

Last post by Atkudabrat « Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:48 pm
Posted in Itineraries & trip reports
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by rocknroll5 » Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:13 pm » in Itineraries & trip reports

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Hi all,

I am planning a trip to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in the beginning of June 2025 with an open jaw ticket from Europe. My partner and I can't...

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Option2 is best and here is why imo

Within 2weeks the temperature in June wont be different..you cannot prefict..it could be cold or nice

Song kul...

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Last post by Atkudabrat
Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:48 pm
Tajikistan E-visa Q&A

Last post by rocknroll5 « Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:16 pm
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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First application: Submitted and paid on 10 Jan 2023, and got rejected on 23 Jan 2023.
Second application: Submitted again on 23 Jan 2023 (basically...
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Last post by rocknroll5
Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:16 pm
ATM situation in Uzbekistan

Last post by Ladnaks « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:47 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan
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by netllama » Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:42 am » in Uzbekistan
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I'm going to be in Uzbekistan in July (got my e-visa yesterday!), and am working on pre-planning money. Since it seems like ATMs are not a sure thing...

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My experience with ATMs from September 2024: They are everywhere now, which is crazy because there where no ATMs when I first visited in 2016. Most...
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Last post by Ladnaks
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:47 pm
How much money can I take out of Uzbekistan?

Last post by Ladnaks « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan

by Ladnaks » Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm » in Uzbekistan

Does anyone know how much money I can take out of Uzbekistan? According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you can take out 70...

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Last post by Ladnaks
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Karakol to Almaty Sept 19-20 shared car?

Last post by Altitude K « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Posted in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

by Altitude K » Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm » in Kyrgyzstan travel sharing

I have booked a driver from Karakol to Almaty, visiting the key sites en route. Here is the itinerary:

Day1. Karakol-Saty-Kolsay-Kaindy- Stay in...

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Last post by Altitude K
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:38 pm
Karakol to Almaty Sept 19-20 shared car?

Last post by Altitude K « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:37 pm
Posted in Kazakhstan travel sharing

by Altitude K » Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:37 pm » in Kazakhstan travel sharing

I have booked a driver from Karakol to Almaty, visiting the key sites en route. Here is the itinerary:

Day1. Karakol-Saty-Kolsay-Kaindy- Stay in...

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Last post by Altitude K
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:37 pm
Selling 4x4 Mercedes & Full Setup - UB, Mongolia

Last post by Wegzurwelt « Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:29 pm
Posted in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler
Replies: 2
by roadtobankruptcy » Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:23 pm » in Sell/buy a car/motorbike to/from a traveler

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Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDI 2005 with FULL camping set up!

The car served us well on our 27000+ mile road trip no issues bar a couple of niggles that...

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Hi

Please send us the offer aswell! :)
Whatsapp
+41796107110

Best wishes

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Last post by Wegzurwelt
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:29 pm
Black Sea Ferries Q&A

Last post by tcol108 « Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:46 pm
Posted in Other transport
Replies: 17
by gillijellybean » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:00 pm » in Other transport
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Hi,
After much research I have a ferry service that appears to have started last year that takes passengers from Burgas to Batumi. The company is...

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Black Sea Ferry - September 2024 report

I thought it was worth posting my experience of taking the Black Sea Ferry from Batumi to Burgas. I took...
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Last post by tcol108
Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:46 pm
Bulgan - Takashiken border (Mongolia - China)

Last post by Mumu-schu « Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:50 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by TonyBustamante » Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:44 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates
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just crossed this border from hovd to xinjiang and i just want to note, that the entire road between hovd and the border is not yet entirely paved...

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We crossed this border (from Ürümqi China to Bulgan Mongolia) on Monday 9th of September 2024:
- Urumqi to Qinghe: 151 yuans from international bus...
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Last post by Mumu-schu
Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:50 am
Camping gas Astana

Last post by Stanman2001 « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am
Posted in Outdoor adventures

by Stanman2001 » Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am » in Outdoor adventures

Anyone know where I can find camping gas in Astana??? Thank you!

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Last post by Stanman2001
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:34 am
K2 trek unguided

Last post by willemspie « Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:23 am
Posted in Outdoor adventures
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by owolbach » Mon Sep 09, 2024 12:30 am » in Outdoor adventures

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Does anyone know if LOI's work for the K2 basecamp trek or is it mandatory to be accompanied by a guide?

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I think it is mandatory to go with a guide. It is a military area. You will need porters too.

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Last post by willemspie
Mon Sep 09, 2024 5:23 am
Border crossing report: Gulbahor: Shahrtuz (TJ) - Termez (UZ)

Last post by fuzzyfurs « Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:02 am
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by steven » Wed Jun 13, 2018 4:53 am » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Just putting this out there - received via e-mail

last Thursday we were the first real foreigners to cross this new (it opened on 7th of march)...

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Crossed this border (TJ - UZ) 5 Sept 2024

Shahrtuz
- Stayed two nights at Gostinitsa Shakhrituza for 100sm per person, was clean and comfortable...

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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Mon Sep 09, 2024 1:02 am
New French foreign office notice on Azerbaijan

Last post by steven « Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:58 pm
Posted in Roads, borders and security updates
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by LeTapir » Sun Sep 08, 2024 6:28 pm » in Roads, borders and security updates

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Just FYI:
the press from this week reports on a new notice issued to French visitors in Azerbaijan, mentioning a risk of arbitrary arrests, unfair...

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According to Wikipedia: The French Armenian community is, by far, the largest in the European Union and the third largest in the world.

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Last post by steven
Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:58 pm
Osh to Dushanbe (16~17th Sept, 5~7 days)

Last post by emilyw331 « Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:45 pm
Posted in Pamir Highway rideshare

by emilyw331 » Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:45 pm » in Pamir Highway rideshare

Hi fellow travelers, I’m Emily from Hong Kong, a solo traveler. I’d love to do the Pamir Highway trip from Osh to Dushanbe starting around the...

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Last post by emilyw331
Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:45 pm
Aral Sea

Last post by olliec « Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:32 pm
Posted in Uzbekistan travel sharing

by olliec » Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:32 pm » in Uzbekistan travel sharing

Hey everyone!
Myself and my partner are looking to do a trip to the Aral Sea from Khiva or Nukus around the 16th October (a little flexible) if...

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Last post by olliec
Sun Sep 08, 2024 3:32 pm

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