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Travel tips thread - post yours!

Last post by Edmund « Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:18 am
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by steven » Fri Dec 11, 2015 4:09 pm

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So many travelers in the region, so many experiences. There is so much we don't know yet, mistakes we make over and over, or little gems we passed by...

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In Iran, if you want to board a bus that is already full, you can ask the driver/ticket salesman whether you could sit in the drivers sleeping...

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Last post by Edmund
Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:18 am
Varzob valley & 7 bridges: instructions

Last post by Rrrrachel « Thu May 19, 2022 3:37 pm
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by Christian77 » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:37 pm

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I've given these directions to dozens of tourists, so I figure it would be easier to just put the instructions online.

If you are in Dushanbe and...

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Thank you so much for your post!! I had one day left in Tajikistan and hadn't seen any mountains yet! Your post saved my trip from being natureless....

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Last post by Rrrrachel
Thu May 19, 2022 3:37 pm
Full list of Soviet sanatoriums?

Last post by steven « Sun May 15, 2022 2:01 pm
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by callen » Tue May 10, 2022 9:37 pm

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Hi,

I'm going to be travelling across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan over the next few months and was hoping to visit as many...

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I think you have got the main ones. I have been to Yssyk-Ata and Khoa Obi Gharm and both are experiences. Don't come for the treatments, but come for...

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Last post by steven
Sun May 15, 2022 2:01 pm
Starting or ending in Kazakhstan? May-July Central Asia itinerary

Last post by martijnskylo « Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:56 pm
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by martijnskylo » Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:24 pm

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Hey all,

I am currently in Georgia and planning my next few months to Central Asia. I am planning to visit Kazakhstan (Almaty region and the South),...

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Thank you for your honest opinion! And good to know about Taj/Kyr border conflicts.

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Last post by martijnskylo
Fri Apr 29, 2022 6:56 pm
Solo female traveling the silk road Spring 2020 - travel buddies and feedbacks welcome

Last post by Rums « Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:43 pm
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by Koo » Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:20 am

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Hi all,
I am a 29 French girl, traveling from Taiwan to France starting from Mid-March 2020 (is everything goes well with the virus..)

I would like...

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Sent private messages.

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Last post by Rums
Sun Apr 17, 2022 12:43 pm
Working on a UZ/TJ/KZ late April - June itinerary, plz help!

Last post by raspberrysoda « Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:24 pm
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by raspberrysoda » Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:10 pm
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Hi everyone,

I'm working on an itinerary. It's very basic and doesn't include travel time, and I thought about sharing its initial form and some...

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Hi everyone, here's an updated itinerary for my central Asian whereabouts. Is this realistic? Anything I've missed out and that? Thanks in advance....
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Last post by raspberrysoda
Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:24 pm
Dubai-Iran ferries during Nowruz

Last post by Ktulu « Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:42 pm
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by Ktulu » Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:07 pm

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was excited to learn there are ferries running from the UAE to Iran. But I read service is down during Nowruz. Does someone know the exact dates when...

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Thank you! Have you got an email address or phone number for their Iranian office?
Also, do you know if visa on arrival is currently issued at...

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Last post by Ktulu
Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:42 pm
Tashkent to Bishkek - overland options?

Last post by sebhoff « Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:16 pm
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by crsdavies » Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:26 pm

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What is the best way of getting from Tashkent to Bishkek (without flying)?

My provisional plan is to take buses from Tashkent to Szymkent across the...

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I just want to confirm that the southern route is easy and cheap. The trains from Tashkent run all the way to Andijon, from where there are frequent...

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Last post by sebhoff
Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:16 pm
Germany to Oman with a VW T5 Itinerary advice

Last post by himbel « Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:42 am
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by johannesengl » Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:13 pm
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My partner and I are planning an eight-month Overlanding trip from Germany to Oman with a VW T5 van.
I am seeking suggestions regarding the...

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Thanks Peter!
Do you know if parking the car in Armenia would be possible instead?
Just wondering if it might be an option to leave the car in...
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Last post by himbel
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:42 am
UZ - TJ Car Rental

Last post by RaviGomes « Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:25 pm
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by Biaaiid » Sat Jan 22, 2022 12:42 pm

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Hello everyone,

I have been reading a bit of everything here and there, but would like to get your latest opinion if possible :)

We are four guys...

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Hi,

I took the train to Khiva and to Nukus then with mashrutka to Muynak.
Khiva is a beautiful place. And Muynak was cool too. Saw the graveyard and...

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Last post by RaviGomes
Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:25 pm
Female solo driver in Iran with guide?

Last post by catharmaiden « Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:58 pm
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by catharmaiden » Fri Jan 28, 2022 8:41 pm

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I'm planning to drive from Western Europe through Turkey, Georgia and Armenia to Iran and back via Van Lake. I love driving and have made trips to...

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Your plan sounds awesome by the way! Have fun.
Regards,
Wouter

Thank you, I'm sure I will. :)

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Last post by catharmaiden
Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:58 pm
Traveling by cargo ship suspended until 2023

Last post by elliotmitchell01 « Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:54 pm
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by elliotmitchell01 » Mon Jan 24, 2022 4:40 am

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Hi all,

My wife and I are traveling from the UK to Australia without flying, and we have managed to get to Georgia so far.

We are now a bit stuck...

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This is what I was told by a company called Freighter Travel (

The COVID 19 Pandemic has completely decimated Freighter Travel globally for the...

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Last post by elliotmitchell01
Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:54 pm
Georgia to Russia

Last post by elliotmitchell01 « Sun Jan 09, 2022 5:31 pm
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by elliotmitchell01 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:52 pm

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Hi everyone,

My wife and I are trying to get from the UK to Australia without flying. We've so far made it to Georgia, however we're now finding...

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Thanks for your comments both!

For now we've decided to stay in Georgia for a couple of months doing some Workaways and then take it from there....

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Last post by elliotmitchell01
Sun Jan 09, 2022 5:31 pm
Georgia/ Armenia Trip

Last post by nikagoes « Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:33 pm
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by nikagoes » Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:01 pm

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If I only have two weeks/ 16 days is it better to just to Georgia or to hurry a bit and see Georgia and Armenia? Usually I don't like to rush but...

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Thank you so much for the reply. I will be definitely using this guide this upcoming week. So it seems one can travel overland from Georgia to...

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Last post by nikagoes
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:33 pm
How to maximize 2 month itinerary in Central Asia?

Last post by mazeno « Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:25 pm
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by easystyle » Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:29 pm

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I have been dreaming of traveling Central Asia for 2 years now and finally have an opportunity to go in 2022. I have about 8 weeks to complete this...

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excuse me,
where is this mysterious kazarman pass ?
i spend in kgz a lot of time driving thousands kms across but never heard of it.

but if you mean...

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Last post by mazeno
Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:25 pm
Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh in November: Transport tips and Kyrgyzstan land crossing

Last post by steven « Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:57 am
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by NathanJW83 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:31 am

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Hi all,

I am planning to travel to Tajikistan from 4 November to 19 November.

From 11-19 November, I will be travelling up the Pamir Highway (at...

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Hi Nathan,

1. Border might not be open for cars. We know it is open for cyclists, no experience with cars yet. See for latest
2 Yes, it is always...

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Last post by steven
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:57 am
GOING BY FERRY FROM GEORGIA TO UKRAINE OR TO BULGARIA

Last post by steven « Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:32 am
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by aslan » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:56 am

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we are organising a very big event next year and would like to know how to get a ferry from varna or poti or batimi or odessa.. any reliable info...

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Hi Aslan, I wrote some articles about it:

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Last post by steven
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:32 am
How to start planning?

Last post by Nikopol « Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:15 pm
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by IcecreamTacos » Sun Jun 13, 2021 6:47 pm

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Hi everyone,

While this may be my first post here, it's not the first time that I'm looking into planning for a trip to the 'Stans (and possibly...

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One thing you should keep is spare Cat phone with sat connection. You will be traversong areas with no cell signal where roads are....not exactly on...

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Last post by Nikopol
Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:15 pm
feedback on itinerary from Samarkand to Ulan Bator 2023

Last post by peterrham « Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:24 am
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by peterrham » Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:20 am

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Hi, I'm planning this trip for summer 2023.

I'd like it to be a 6 week trip, but may need to cut it short. Hopefully, COVID will be cleared up at...

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Thanks so much! The crossings are a bit confusing. I will keep looking.

Is this the route that you are suggesting?

Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at...

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Last post by peterrham
Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:24 am
Kazakhstan: Semey to Ust'-Kamenogorsk

Last post by kuki « Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:04 pm
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by kuki » Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:58 pm

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hello fellow travelers!

i am excitedly planning a short trip around kazakhstan and after finally settling on an itinerary yesterday ( nur-sultan -...

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Thank you! That name change thing explains a lot.

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Last post by kuki
Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:04 pm
Travel Report: Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Tajikistan - Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan

Last post by steven « Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:39 am
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by alexm456 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:24 pm

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Hello everyone

Isolation has finally given me the time to write up my trip from August last year, and to finally sort through all the photos!

I...

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Hi Aish,

in a nutshell, travel remains very complicated in the region. You can travel to UZ, KG and TAJ. Kazakhstan is fuzzy to me, I am not sure if...

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Last post by steven
Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:39 am
Central Asia July to September 2021

Last post by Aish_aish_baby « Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:03 pm
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by Timo77 » Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:35 pm

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Hey guys my name is Tim, I'm a traveler, a hitchhiker and above all a lover of the world

Last year while planning a trip to central Asia I got stuck...

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Hi everyone, similarly to Tim, I am planning to visit Central Asia in September with my partner. I just wanted a general opinion on the feasibility...

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Last post by Aish_aish_baby
Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:03 pm
Osh - Andijan Marshrutka (Minibus)

Last post by Kacper « Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:51 pm
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by kazanskiitatar » Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:22 pm

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As I was researching the Dostyk border and transport from Osh to Andijan, I came across articles on Kyrgyz media saying that a new marshrutka line...

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I hope i will chceck it in few weeks ;)

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Last post by Kacper
Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:51 pm
Kyrgyzstan & Almaty in 11 days?

Last post by steven « Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:54 am
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by neraja » Sat May 29, 2021 12:56 pm

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Hello Forum!

We, that's a friend of mine and I are currently planning to travel to Kyrgyzstan (and maybe Kazakhstan, as I were there already and...

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Altyn Arashan is a couple of hours hike. The whole itinerary is doable in the time you have stated, but it will be driving from morning til evening...

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Last post by steven
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:54 am
Is This 3-week Roadtrip Feasible?

Last post by Lovetheworld « Thu May 20, 2021 6:28 am
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by Hawkeyz » Wed May 19, 2021 5:43 pm

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Hi Everyone,

Thanks in advance for your input. I'm currently in the early stages of planning for my big trip next summer. I would like to...

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I think Kyrgystan is a better starting point if you are renting a car, and going across borders with it.
Next to that, it is not clear what you want...

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Last post by Lovetheworld
Thu May 20, 2021 6:28 am

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