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Caravanistan improvements: suggestions?
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steven »
Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:06 pm
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Hello all,
I am looking for feedback: if you have a moment, please let me know about what you would change about Caravanistan.
What do you find...
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Mastercard has an ATM locator, I can't verify if it's accurate but it might help people looking at the money guides like:
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Last post by plom
Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:41 pm
How many months for a trip through Central Asia ?
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KrisKelvin »
Sun May 19, 2024 8:21 am
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Hello everyone,
In 2019, I came to Central Asia and planned to stay there 7-8 weeks. Unfortunately, a travel accident led me to the hospital in...
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So it means multiple entries are allowed as long as the lenngth of my vacation in Central Asia doesn't exceed 60 days. (I haven't booked my return...
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Last post by KrisKelvin
Mon May 20, 2024 5:22 pm
Stan countries hospital quality
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CasperSorensen »
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:45 pm
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Hi!
My wife and I wish to be travelling through the Stans, while she is 10-20weeks pregnant. So in between scannings. How are the quality of i.e. UZ,...
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in Khorog, Tajikistan
Aga Khan Medical Centre (A modern private diagnostic centre and hospital)
In Naryn, Kyrgyzstan (Aga Khan medical and...
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Last post by Nazrulo
Sun May 19, 2024 1:20 pm
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Last post by AdventureAttitude
Fri May 17, 2024 7:47 am
Using the Russian ruble
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marv1712 »
Mon May 06, 2024 10:18 am
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Hi - just discovered that I still have some rubles left from my previous trip to Russia. How widely accepted is the currency nowadays in terms of...
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Few people will accept rubles for payment, but exchanging them is possible in most money changing offices. So if you want to get rid of them, bring...
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Last post by Milad
Mon May 06, 2024 2:00 pm
Vivid travel memories. Join now!
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OWNER »
Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:29 am
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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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Kyrgyz part of the Pamir Highway. From Osh city to Bor Daba checkpoint.
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Last post by OWNER
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:16 am
Yandex go Taxi payment card scam
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fuad »
Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:01 am
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Screenshot_2024-04-16-09-38-24-08_4cecc77e9c3359d110dfec509d862f1c.jpg Hi everyone,
In Uzbekistan Yandex go taxi is a very popular apps. No doubt it....
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So we are talking about technical issues with their app (which may be due to incompetence), but still no scam...
Definitely it's a scam. Hey buddy...
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Last post by fuad
Sat Apr 20, 2024 2:45 am
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Last post by Matt P
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:48 am
Sim cards
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Toby_27 »
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:53 pm
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Hi,
I was planning on buying a beeline data only sim card when arriving in Uzbekistan - will this work for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan also or will i...
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Kazachstan sells SIM cards over the counter everywhere. Requires 12digit national ID on first login. Thus make sure seller helps you with that before...
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Last post by adi
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:58 am
power plug styles for the 'stans
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donyvonmicom »
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:04 am
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hi All
Do I need all three type of plugs to cover these countries?
mains power plug styles required for the 'stans. LP states:
kyrgyzstan: type B...
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thanksfor the advice. LP 'central Asia' got this one wrong!
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Last post by donyvonmicom
Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:06 pm
Mobile service in the middle Asian countries
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cezzykenop »
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:51 pm
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Planning a trip around Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, and was wondering, how is the general reception there outside the cities? Will be...
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More to the practical side. I'm having a hard time accessing my kazach card as a local ID (IIN) number is mandatory. Make sure you get that sorted...
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Last post by adi
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:13 pm
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Last post by [email protected]
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:08 pm
"Recent topics": why doesn't mine show up there?
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sah10406 »
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:11 am
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Why doesn't my post from last night appear on the Recent Topics list at the top of the forum? At the time of writing, there are posts from today but...
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Ah, all clear. Didn't realise the system was so smart.
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Last post by sah10406
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:21 pm
eSIM cards for Central Asia
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Christian77 »
Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:29 am
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I'm not always up to date on tech advances, but...it seems that newer phones can use virtual eSIM cards. iPhone 14 and after will no longer take...
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Because it has some useful info as I wrote ? And because in TJ what is accurate today may not be tomorrow ?
And btw, I checked it myself in Aug...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:16 pm
Hand-Drawn Silk Roads Map
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intofarlands »
Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:54 pm
Hello fellow explorers!
First off, I’m not sure if this type of post is allowed here; if it’s not, I apologize.
Over the past 2 years I’ve been...
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Last post by intofarlands
Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:54 pm
K2 Beginners trekking with Chogori Adventure
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Jhon P »
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:14 pm
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Hello, I'm considering trekking to K2 Base Camp, but I have some concerns about the difficulty level, as I'm a beginner in trekking. I came across...
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The K2 trek isn't very strenuous. The climb is gradual. But it is high altitude. The most difficult part is the descent from Gondoghoro pass.
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Last post by willemspie
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:19 am
Weather April - May
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Hason »
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:55 pm
Hello there
I’m currently planning my trip for this year
I’m just wondering if you could help me on weather and conditions averages for the Pamir...
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Last post by Hason
Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:55 pm
Difference between Outbox and Sent Messages?
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sah10406 »
Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:17 pm
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If an outgoing PM is in my Outbox rather than my Sent Messages, has it not been sent? If it hasn't, why not, and how do I send it?
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I'm pretty sure he's asking about PMs sent here.
Those sit in your outbox until the person you're messaging logs on and reads it.
Thanks.
Yes, I...
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Last post by sah10406
Tue Nov 28, 2023 5:02 pm
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Last post by Saari_h
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:02 am
Your thoughts on travelling in Central Asia - Research Project
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JasminAnde »
Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:03 am
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Hello, my name is Jasmin and I am studying sustainable tourism in Germany. For my bachelor's thesis, I am researching within a project called...
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Dear Sebhoff,
Thank you so much for participating in my survey (every person answering is a big help!) and especially thank you for taking your...
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Last post by JasminAnde
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:15 am
Prescription medicines
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Keiker62 »
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:41 pm
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Hello, how easy is it to obtain medicines requiring a prescription in the countries of Central Asia? I'm thinking specifically about high blood...
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Thanks
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Last post by Keiker62
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:54 pm
Best Countries for Women
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Erikkkk »
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:53 pm
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You do know this is a forum about the Stans right? ;)
Norway is quite the opposite of the Stans in about every way I guess. I'm just wondering where...
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Hey, I‘ve been solo cycling for 23.000KM around South America, Europe, Morocco and soon Turkey and the -stans. And I am a big fan of trusting your...
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Last post by hazelscott
Thu Aug 03, 2023 7:14 am
Central Asian music - post your favourites!
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faevil100 »
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:48 am
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Hello! I am still in the midst of planning a trip around central Asia (the current situation has obviously pushed everything back indefinitely), but...
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Florian Coppenrath researches rap music in Central Asia and he has put together a Spotify playlist:
The Sounds of Spotify has a collection of...
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Last post by hazelscott
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:24 am
Backpacking with a Suitcase?
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dnurick »
Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:05 pm
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Wondering if people have thoughts/suggestions. I have a big trip planned to the area, and am leaving in around a week. I also have a chronic knee...
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I’ve done two trips to Central Asia with a 45l Samsonite suitcase with two wheels, and a smaller backpack for my laptop and stuff I need frequent...
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Last post by dnurick
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:26 pm
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Tue Jul 18, 2023 4:56 am
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