Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Mongolia, Russia, Caucasus and beyond. Expert: Milad
Sarp border at Turkey/Georgia: reports & updates
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Atthehandlebars »
Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:20 am
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Quick update for anyone looking to cross at Sarp between Turkey and Georgia - border is closed as of 26/10/2016 for foreigners until further notice....
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Hello!
We crossed the border on foot from Georgia to Türkiye on May 13th. Here is some fresh info for a trip from Batumi to Kars.
From Batumi city...
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Last post by huguette234
Tue May 21, 2024 2:59 pm
Where to find white gas/Coleman fuel in Baku?
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RidingABikeSomewhere »
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:08 pm
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I am flying into Baku this spring for a cycling trip and I want to immediately find white gas/Coleman fuel for my multifuel stove. (I only burn...
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For those travelers who are immediately continuing on to Aktau: the Vostok hardware store in Aktau (coordinates 43.6533, 51.1571) stocked many...
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Last post by RidingABikeSomewhere
Tue May 14, 2024 10:50 am
Transit with bicycles through Russia from Georgia to Kazakhstan
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iavhb6pu »
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:49 pm
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We are a French couple travelling by bicycle. End of February 2024, we crossed Russia in six days after leaving Gudauri in Georgia. We chose this...
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We wrote an article in french about travelling from France to Uzbekistan with bicycles in trains and buses. It includes the section between Tbilissi...
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Last post by Tizman
Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:02 am
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Last post by Matt P
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:46 am
Crossing Azerbaïdjan from Georgia to Kazakhstan with a car
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odyssee_orient »
Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:01 pm
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Hi
I am a Belgian guy trying to reach Kazakhstan from Georgia by car and it doesn't seem easy to get across Azerbaidjan atm.
I was thinking about...
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Drove last year from Kazakhstan to Georgia via Russia, no problems and easy borders. Car registered in Poland, two Polish nationals. We had a tourist...
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Last post by JakubSerwa
Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:48 pm
Entering Armenia after Azerbaijan.
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jpark1444 »
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:12 pm
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I'm planning on visiting the three Caucasus countries in the coming months (Azerbaijan --> Georgia --> Armenia). This was definitely possible in the...
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yes, pretty much everyone who responded here visit AZ first, then only AM
GE border is quite relaxed in my experience but i know they are quite...
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Last post by minion
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:14 pm
How much to tip a tour guide per day?
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ccc »
Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:36 pm
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How much to tip a tour guide in India and in Bangladesh per day, of course if I‘m happy with the service?
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I have found a good guideline:
Tipping In India Advice:
Drivers : A tip of between Rs 200/ 400 per day is reasonable. To put it into perspective,...
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Last post by ccc
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:01 pm
Nakhchivan travel tips thread
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Adrian »
Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:34 am
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I recently spent a day and a half in Nakhchivan. There is limited information online about visiting this autonomous republic of Azerbaijan so I...
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Did anyone end up getting vügar's number, I'm looking to stay there but it seems brynpickering has become inactive or is atleast not seeing dm's as...
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Last post by Schraverus124
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:40 pm
Russia travel insurance for visa application
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The touring taff »
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:13 am
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Hi all,
I am an Irish citizen applying for a Russia business visa and need proof of travel insurance coverage to support my application. I am unable...
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I got mine from
Issuing insurance company is AlfaStrakhovanie Group.
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Last post by Minnesinger
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:07 pm
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Last post by jeffwkirby
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:19 pm
Backpacking Iraq
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maxg »
Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:13 am
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Hello!
Just throwing this topic out there... I know that Iraq is more secure now than it was a few years ago, but is it safe enough to travel without...
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Hi, I have been in Iraq around mid January for ten days, moving around like an ordinary Iraqi (on foot, taxis, shared taxis), and everything has been...
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Last post by Francesco1966
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:36 pm
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Last post by Milad
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:10 pm
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Last post by The touring taff
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:02 pm
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Last post by danito1987
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:46 am
Baku hotels with early check-in flexibility
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Jonesy »
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:59 pm
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I'm arriving in Baku on a flight from Aktau, KZ, next month. Problem is, the flight arrives at 4.40am. I realise this is a long shot and that I'll...
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Avoid Karat Inn hotel. Not sure what was going on but they kept pretending their card machine was broken. I was in danger of missing my train when...
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Last post by Jonesy
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:32 am
heading to lahic , azerbaijan
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minion »
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:47 pm
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has anyone driven the road from ismayilli to lahic recently?
ok to drive in normal car ? tia
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thanks. i was just informed by a local that it is recently paved. perhaps he means repaved.
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Last post by minion
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:37 am
Travelling southern Armenia june 2024
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ChrisvAlem »
Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:20 pm
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My son and I have plans to travel southern Armenia, up to the border with Iran, with a rental car(from Yerevan southward) end of May/early June. Is...
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Promised an update 2 weeks ago, here it is.
It is 100% doable. The road leading south from Goris through Vorotan is closed (controlled by...
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Last post by sketchymarco
Mon Feb 19, 2024 3:51 pm
Pakistan safety situation
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Max&nika »
Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:58 am
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Hello fellow travelers
We are a couple in Amritsar (india) with the intention to go to pakistan tomorrow. Now, we are following the news (western...
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Not the season for trekking in Northern Pakistan anyway.
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Last post by willemspie
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:47 pm
India Paper Visa question
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TheNonFlyingDutchman »
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:38 am
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This might be as far as this forum reaches, but I’m hoping to find anyone with similar experiences.
Since I entered India from Pakistan over...
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If you're looking for some information on the India Paper Visa, I'd recommend joining the Backpacking Pakistan Facebook group. They've got a bunch of...
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Last post by NomadWanderer
Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:27 am
Russia on American passport
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coffeespoonman »
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:36 pm
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Any issues entering Russia or getting a Russian visa with an American passport these days? If it matters, my passport contains a couple of expired...
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Just to give a second opinion: I think most people will not have anything to worry about if they intend to travel to Russia for tourist purposes....
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Last post by roadsilk
Wed Dec 20, 2023 7:34 pm
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Last post by Doiteau
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:37 pm
Hotel at Ferry Port, Alat, Azerbaijan
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agshin »
Wed Jun 28, 2023 5:23 pm
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Hi, everyone. I am staying at the hotel close to ferry port at Alat, Baku, Azerbaijan. The ferry goes to Kazakhstan and back. People have no idea...
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Dear all. Port Hotel is now on Google maps. Please leave your honest reviews.
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Last post by agshin
Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:59 am
Land Rover workshop in Kathmandhu
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tonwaring »
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:21 am
We are in Kathmandhu at the moment with a 2012 Defender 110.
Can anyone recommend a garage/workshop for some running repairs? Struggling to find...
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Last post by tonwaring
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:21 am
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Last post by agshin
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:28 pm
Russia entry restriction
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kenyon »
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:51 am
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hello
does anyone enter Russia by motorcycle recently?
planning to enter Russia from Georgia.
thank you
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Has anyone from a Western country already applied for it? I'm sceptical if there is any practical way to pay for it, as western credit cards do not...
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Last post by missmax8
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:08 am
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