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Bus from Tehran to Yerevan

Last post by ChrisFitz2024 « Wed May 21, 2025 5:15 am
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by ruudvansleeuwen » Sun Mar 03, 2019 12:20 pm

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Hello everybody,

After visiting Kazachstan, Kyrgistan and Uzbekistan last year, we plan to visit Iran, Armenia and Georgia this summer.

We read...

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Hi everyone,

I will be visiting Iran for 2-weeks in September before crossing into Armenia. Has anybody caught the 24 hour bus to Yerevan recently...

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Last post by ChrisFitz2024
Wed May 21, 2025 5:15 am
Yandex - blocked?

Last post by Minnesinger « Sat May 17, 2025 2:45 pm
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by helivans » Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:06 am
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Hi,

So Yandex seems to be the tool that would really help us get around. Currently asking others / hotel reception / cafe staff to order for us....

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I regularly use it registered on my German number. Works fine. Only issue is that sometimes (but not often) the drivers call you on that number, if...
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Last post by Minnesinger
Sat May 17, 2025 2:45 pm
Black Sea Ferries Q&A

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sat May 10, 2025 9:29 am
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by gillijellybean » Mon Jan 30, 2017 2:00 pm
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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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. . . From what I see, but I may be wrong, it's cheaper and faster to ride from Romania to Georgia via Turkey than to go by sea. Or an I missing...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sat May 10, 2025 9:29 am
Caspian sea ferry updates & questions

Last post by sashito « Sat May 10, 2025 7:33 am
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by steven » Mon May 18, 2015 11:52 am
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The comment section on the Caspian Sea ferry article was getting out of hand and has been closed. Please post all updates and questions regarding...

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After 25 days, we left Azerbaijan by ship. I describe our experiences on my blog. Everything was totally relaxed.

The only thing that significantly...
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Last post by sashito
Sat May 10, 2025 7:33 am
Yango/Yandex across countries - best way to register?

Last post by DrGhoul « Mon May 05, 2025 8:51 am

by DrGhoul » Mon May 05, 2025 8:51 am

Hello, I am from the UK.

Couple years ago I went to Uzbekistan and registered Yango GO with a Uzbek number from the tourist SIM.

So now I am...

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Last post by DrGhoul
Mon May 05, 2025 8:51 am
Renting a RV/camper van in Almaty?

Last post by overlander « Mon Mar 03, 2025 4:38 am
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by charlotlot » Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:20 pm

Hi everyone!

My boyfriend and I (Dutch) are planning to travel in Kazakhstan in May. We want to take a roadtrip from Almaty to the Singing Dunes,...

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Last post by overlander
Mon Mar 03, 2025 4:38 am
Bandar Lengeh - Dubai ferry: Q&A and reports

Last post by Gray1190 « Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:22 pm
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by Manolo » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:28 am

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Bandar Lengeh - Dubai ferry

After what we read about the ferry from Bandar Lengeh to Dubai we expected it to be more difficult but in fact it was...

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Good evening everyone. Does anyone know the offices in Bandar Lengeh where they sell tickets for the ferry to Dubai?

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Last post by Gray1190
Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:22 pm
Ferry Oman to Pakistan

Last post by jeffwkirby « Wed Dec 18, 2024 1:05 pm
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by MarcoInnocenti » Fri Sep 20, 2024 9:27 pm

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Hi guys, I have my Toyota parked in Oman, I would like to know if there is a ferry that goes from Oman or Dubai to Pakistan, thanks

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Hi, did you ever find a ferry here (Oman to Pakistan/India)...I am still looking but cannot see anything yet

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Last post by jeffwkirby
Wed Dec 18, 2024 1:05 pm
Direct flights between Pak and Central Asia?

Last post by Ccandelario430 « Mon Oct 21, 2024 12:39 pm
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by Ruby-Black » Fri May 05, 2023 3:03 am
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Heya

I'm struggling a bit with the extensive and invasive China visa application process and wondering if it is really worth it for me (the plan was...

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Another update on this: there are flights every Thursday from Dushanbe to Islamabad with Somon Air. For some reason I wasn't seeing them in September...
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Last post by Ccandelario430
Mon Oct 21, 2024 12:39 pm
Iran to UAE by Ferry: Q&A and updates

Last post by The Dane « Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:12 am
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by funkyboots » Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:58 pm
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I'm posting details of the ferry from UAE to Iran... I couldn't find much up to date info online, about where to get the ticket, so this might be...

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Any news on ferrys to Oman from Iran?
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Last post by The Dane
Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:12 am
Bishkek-Osh flight online reservation not working

Last post by SasuraiJoe « Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:46 pm
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by bikhthor » Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:04 pm

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Hi everyone. I'm trying to book the Avia Traffic flight from Bishkek to Osh for 9th august, but the online booking is completely broken. An...

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My latest reply here might be relevant

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Last post by SasuraiJoe
Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:46 pm
Hitch hike as solo woman traveller

Last post by willemspie « Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:04 pm
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by Seasummits_stella » Tue Jul 30, 2024 10:59 am

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Hi all,

I was wondering if it is generally safe to hitch hike around uzbekistan/tadjikistan/kyrgystan as a solo woman traveller or rather not? I...

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Hitch hiking is certainly a normal way of public transport in more remote areas of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. No alternative on some roads.
But it is...

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Last post by willemspie
Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:04 pm
Question about Marshrutkas

Last post by Kasia « Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:15 am
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by Tasurinchi » Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:08 pm

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Hi fellow travellers

A short question about marshrutkas in the -stan countries. I know my questiomay be a too generic but anyway...

How much space...

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Sometimes you have to pay extra if you have bigger luggage.
During my trip it only happened in Kyrgyzstan on the leg Karakol-Jyrgalan (both...

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Last post by Kasia
Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:15 am
Hitchhike Tadjikistan/Kyrgystan/China

Last post by lealala « Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:27 pm
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by lealala » Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:06 am

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hello caravanistan community
we'll travel from Kyrgystan to Pakistan this summer by bus, shared taxis and basically with our thumbs. Now we heard...

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thank you very much for all your helpful responses... now I have a better idea what to expect! thanks!

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Last post by lealala
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:27 pm
Airplane tickets for late October/November

Last post by sebhoff « Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:09 pm
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by mikecerqueira » Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:43 am

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Hello everyone,

I am planning my Silk Road trip for October/November and part of the journey will be flying. However, I am following prices for the...

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Well - you’ll just have to wait until they open the winter flights for booking. Some airlines in the region have even shorter booking periods. Don’t...

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Last post by sebhoff
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:09 pm
Turkmenistan Airlines price from Milan?

Last post by Pgio19 « Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:10 pm
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by Pgio19 » Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:43 pm

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Hi All!

First time poster here, long time lurker. Starting to organize a 3-weeks trip around Central Asia and was looking at flight options from...

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Current price appears to be 6000 manat:

Take this with a grain of salt, considering that this is the official, not actual price in TKM. Also...

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Last post by Pgio19
Sat Jan 20, 2024 6:10 pm
AIRLINES

Last post by udinov « Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:32 pm
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by udinov » Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:12 pm

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I would like to go to Russia from Philippines but don't know how or where to land. Which European country is near Russia? and if so is there a direct...

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Gotcha! TY

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Last post by udinov
Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:32 pm
Tashkent into Kazakhstan by bus

Last post by sah10406 « Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:20 pm
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by sah10406 » Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:55 pm

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I was getting contradictory information online about international buses from Tashkent into Kazakhstan, so I have tried to do a deep dive.

This bus...

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Thanks for the tip. I think will probably fly to Almaty, but the bus option came up in research so I thought I would share.

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Last post by sah10406
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:20 pm
Booking Uzbek Domestic Flights with Qanot Sharq & Silk Avia

Last post by steven « Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:45 am
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by FL380 » Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:19 pm

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Hi all,

I am currently looking for some domestic trips in Uzbekistan and wanted to book flights on Qanot Sharq and Silk Avia through their websites....

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I recommend to use a local travel agent.

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Last post by steven
Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:45 am
contacting ferry people in Baku/Alat

Last post by agshin « Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:40 pm
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by Rioesmarex » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:14 am

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Maybe a dumb question from someone who is NOT tech savvy.
Nearly all the posts talk about leaving you phone number with shipping company/port...

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I can add. It depends on whether they use whatsapp and have a good mood or not. Dont expect that anyone will call your Mexican sim card.

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Last post by agshin
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:40 pm
The Hidden Secrets of the Shipping Service Industry Revealed!

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:46 pm

by Roadtophnompenh » Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:46 pm

I worked all my love in transport business, crossing all over europe by truck, and know more or less how it works (i was owner-driver). Of course a...

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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Tue Aug 29, 2023 12:46 pm
Around Navoi and Sarmishsay Gorge

Last post by ragondeman « Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:00 pm
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by borakula » Fri Jun 24, 2022 3:31 pm

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Hi all,

As far as i now there's a very historical place around Navoi which is called Sarmishsay. But problem is, there is no mass transportion from...

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I finally did by a private taxi from Navoi. It was around 10$ spending two hours at Sarmish Say

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Last post by ragondeman
Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Question about taxi charges

Last post by carbide73 « Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:46 am

by carbide73 » Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:46 am

Hi everyone,
I'm travelling alone for my first time to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in September 2023. I've been quoted what feels like pretty over the...

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Last post by carbide73
Fri Jul 28, 2023 6:46 am
Direct flights from Ashgabat to London

Last post by sebhoff « Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:52 pm
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by Headache » Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:51 am

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Hi Can anyone tell me if there are direct flights to London from Ashgabat ?
Many thanks

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There don’t seem to be any direct flights. All flights I see leave at an ungodly hour and take a minimum of 10 hours.

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Last post by sebhoff
Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:52 pm
Osh to Khudjant & back in a weekend?

Last post by willemspie « Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:56 am
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by ld.pirard » Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:26 am

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Hey everyone,

I'm working in Bishkek currently and have a 3-day weekend coming up soon. I was considering flying into Osh on day one then trying to...

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Khujand is not such an exceptional place. Not worth it for such a long weekend trip.

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Last post by willemspie
Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:56 am

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