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Purchasing Knives in Kabul

Last post by steven « Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:25 pm
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by benjaminpendleton » Sat Sep 15, 2018 11:38 pm

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Hi Folks,

Hoping to get back to Kabul in the near future.

Looking to buy high quality, locally made knives.

They are called choora in Afghanistan,...

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You can buy Uzbek ones in Chust

Here is me with a rather large one:

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Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:25 pm
Darwaz and Shighnan Districts

Last post by yeeenn « Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:56 pm
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by jessev » Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:38 pm

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Hello all,
I've just returned from over a month in Tajikistan and am now already obsessively brainstorming ideas for my next trip which likely won't...

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it is possible, i know few travelers were there few months ago. i traveled in Afghanistan last feb 2018, I flew in to Kabul and spend 20 days in...

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Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:56 pm
Just back from a month in the Wakhan/Little Pamir

Last post by steven « Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:56 pm
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by ventureforthphoto » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:26 pm

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Just spent a fantastic month in the Afghan Wakhan, and wanted to report back a few things.

Guides:
My primary piece of advice, if you’re planning...

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Thanks so much for the great report!

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Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:56 pm
Need Filmmaker/Risk-Taker/Journalist for Afghanistan Expedition.

Last post by andreavanacker « Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:40 pm
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by Sam_Supertramp » Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:47 pm

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Salam everybody,
my first trip to Afghanistan was past August when I walked 400km with a donkey along the Wakhan Corridor untill I reached the Kyrgyz...

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I also sent you a message :)

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Mon Aug 27, 2018 6:40 pm
Wakhan corridor - tour operator Q&A

Last post by jacoblab1 « Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:28 pm
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by ZenitramF » Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:23 pm

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Hi there!

How are you doing?
I am planning a trek to the Wakhan corridor next year.
Please anybody knows a trustable local operator there???...

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I’ve just returned from a month in the Afghan Wakhan

Can't wait to read the full report! Planning a trip into the Wakhan for 2-3 weeks next summer.
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Mon Aug 20, 2018 1:28 pm
Chinese Road Through the Wakhan Corridor?

Last post by ventureforthphoto « Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am

by ventureforthphoto » Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am

Just returned from a month in the Afghan Wakhan (great trip, report coming), and wanted to relay an interesting experience regarding the rumored...

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Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:06 am
Afghan Visa in passport - problem for other countries?

Last post by steven « Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:39 am
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by edoardo » Tue Jul 24, 2018 3:30 am

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Hi all,

I'm currently biking the silkroad and I'm now in xinjian. One of my dream is to visit mazar e Sharif while in Uzbekistan. My wonders are...

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Yes, you can go to all countries with Afghan visa.

For safety, see

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Fri Jul 27, 2018 4:39 am
Afghan tourist visa in Dubai

Last post by sara7713 « Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:56 am
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by jimmycambodia » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:15 am

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Hello,

Does anyone have recent experience with getting the visa in Dubai?

I am planning to go to Kabul, Bamyan and Mazar to visit a friend. He is...

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Hi folks:

Has anyone done this recently (~2018) and can confirm how long the processing time is in Dubai?
It would suck to plan a trip and then...

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Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:56 am
Three Weeks in the Wakhan Corridor

Last post by CallumT « Sat Jun 30, 2018 5:55 am
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by CallumT » Sat May 19, 2018 4:46 pm

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Hello everyone!

In a few days I will be entering Afghanistan from Ishkashim for three weeks. I have had a good read through a few things online...

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Finished up our trip about a week ago now so here is some of the latest information.

Such a useful report! I'm planning a 4 month trip in Central...
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Sat Jun 30, 2018 5:55 am
Latest situation in Afghanistan?

Last post by yeeenn « Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:59 pm
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by disparate » Thu Sep 29, 2016 3:34 am

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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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you can DM me at my Instagram and to see Afghanistan photo, refer my ig: yeeenn_ayin

pls buy your ticket and go

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Wed Mar 07, 2018 4:59 pm
Women in the Wakhan Valley!

Last post by FlorVallejo « Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:04 pm
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by Johanna Higgs » Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:26 am

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Hi there guys!

So I am an anthropologist and a writer and I am wanting to travel to the Wakhan Valley to try and so some interviews with Wakhan...

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When we were in Zong, 5 kms before Langar, we stayed at a homestay where the woman running the place spoke German and English. ;)
Cheers
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Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:04 pm
Will I get in trouble visiting the USA?

Last post by luketao « Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:53 am
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by Sam_Supertramp » Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:03 pm

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Hey everyone,
I've been in Afghanistan lately and might even go for a second time soon. I've also been to Iran and will go to Pakistan soon.
Now I'm...

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You don't qualify for a visa waiver to US, but you can apply a B1/B2 visa.

From what I saw on internet, many Chinese passport holders who visited...

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Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:53 am
From Islamabad to Kabul

Last post by SPR11 « Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:18 am
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by Sam_Supertramp » Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:06 pm

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Is there a safe and good connection, traveling on road from Islamabad to Kabul?
Or would you rather recommend to fly?

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Overlanding it is impossible from Islamabad. The border isn't open to foreigners. Flying is your only option.

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Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:18 am
Driving from Biskek to Whakan

Last post by Pamirski « Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:57 pm
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by 1eyeontheworld » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:26 am

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HI Guys
i am new on here and have a 4x4 in Biskek which i have driven from Ireland to Magadan and to Biskek via Mongolia

just looking to find out...

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Hi
when we were there in 2013, it was necessary to have another paper from the consulate in Khorog just for the car.

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Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:57 pm
Anyone planning to trek in Afghan Wakhan?

Last post by 1eyeontheworld « Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:22 am
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by Nicole » Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:53 pm

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Is anyone interested in trekking in the Afghan Wakhan? I would ideally like to visit for a week falling between 30 August and 7 of September. Would...

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HI Nicole

i am thinking about driving my 4x4 from Bishkek to the Whakan in a few weeks, did you get sorted with your trip

Gary

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Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:22 am
Bamyan - Did anyone go here in recent times?

Last post by Solsticio « Mon May 08, 2017 9:58 am
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by Solsticio » Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:05 am

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If so, can anyone tell me whether the land route, either from Kabul or from Mazar-e Sharif are safe?

I know there are short flights from Kabul, but...

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I just read your reply and I just wanted to let you know that I realised my trip and I have been to Bamiyan last month (Apr 25-27) by plane and I had...

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Mon May 08, 2017 9:58 am
Accommodation in Mazar e Sharif

Last post by jimmycambodia « Mon May 08, 2017 8:41 am
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by ZenitramF » Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:16 pm

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Hi there!

Please anyone can tell me some recommended accommation in Mazar e Sharif??

I will appreciate if you can post their contact mails in order...

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Hi all,

I know this isnt timely but thought I'd share anyway. I stayed at the Zarafshan Guesthouse which is located a few blocks north of Ghazanfar...

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Mon May 08, 2017 8:41 am
Cycling?

Last post by Pamirski « Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:24 am
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by todd » Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:59 pm

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Hi...

Just signed up because I'm curious about this: is it considered very stupid to cycle in Afghanistan, e.g. from Termiz/Hairitan to...

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Hi
we did Ishkashim-Sarhad in 2013 ( Blog )
The road is not allways the best and rivers are an issue (rise in the afternoon due to melting). At that...

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Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:24 am
Afghan visa in Islamabad

Last post by steven « Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:02 pm
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by JnKln » Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:34 am

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Hi Folks,
has anybody recent information about getting an afghan tourist visa in Islamabad?
I found this thread from 2014 which says it is quite...

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Hi Jan,

don't know about Islamabad.

Have never read you cannot enter Pakistan with an Afghan stamp.

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Sat Oct 29, 2016 5:02 pm
Wakhan: Hiking to Noshaq base camp

Last post by steven « Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:39 pm
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by meconopsis » Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:21 pm

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I plan on visiting Wakhan in early August this year and am considering doing the 2-day hike up to the Mount Noshaq (Nowshak) Base Camp from Qazi...

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Afaik nobody on this forum has done what you want to do, so advice will be hard to come by here, unfortunately. You are the first i have heard of...

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Last post by steven View the latest post
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:39 pm
Wakhan Corridor

Last post by steven « Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:46 am
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by exploreout » Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:26 am

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I have no solid plans for visiting Afghanistan but I am very curious about what you feel about visiting the Wakhan Corridor. I have basic ability in...

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Yes security is an issue in badakhshan since last year, some people still go though. Depends how much risk you are comfortable with. It is...

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Tue Jul 19, 2016 7:46 am
afghan transit visa airport wait

Last post by Crazydre « Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:25 pm
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by noahakinci » Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:20 am

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Hi

Anyone aware if a transit visa is required for a 16 hour wait in Kabul airport?

Cheers

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Can confirm: Afghan airports have no transit Areas, similar to the US, Iraq and Moldova, among others.

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Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:25 pm
Wakhan Adventure email address?

Last post by funkyboots « Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:40 pm
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by funkyboots » Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:10 am

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can anyone let me know the email address for Wakhan Adventure? their website only has a 'contact us' form which does not work on my ipad mini, the...

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That's good to know, thanks for the lowdown!

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Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:40 pm

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