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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 China, about 50% of wifi networks are using the password 88888888 ( 8 times 8). If you try out 2 or 3 different networks in any given place, one...
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Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:26 am
Project "Afghanistan - 2024".
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OWNER »
Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:08 am
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I present to you the project Afghanistan - 2024 .
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The first story is finished (about preparing for the trip). I spoke in detail about obtaining a visa and contacting people in the tourism industry in...
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Last post by OWNER
Mon May 20, 2024 12:07 pm
Uzbekistan-Tajikistan Itinerary and suggestion
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Pgio19 »
Mon May 13, 2024 5:51 pm
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Hi all,
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The Fann mountains are more suited to multi day treks than the Pamirs, in general.
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Tue May 14, 2024 6:51 am
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Last post by yossusanto
Sun May 12, 2024 12:36 am
Thailand to Turkey by train
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rio »
Fri May 03, 2024 10:35 am
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Currently in Thailand & am looking at planning a route back to Europe by train.
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look here:
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Last post by Lutnistas1969
Fri May 03, 2024 4:38 pm
Bishkek to get to Dushabe
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fufo »
Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:41 pm
Hi, I'm Italian, in June I will leave with my motorbike from Bishkek to get to Dushabe to take the Pamir Highway and return to Osh. Can you tell me...
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Last post by fufo
Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:41 pm
Samarkand to Hazrati Daud
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annaoverseas »
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:29 pm
Our hotel gave us a map that suggests we visit Hazrati Daud (cave in the mountains where legend has it David hid from Goliath). Has anyone been / any...
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Last post by annaoverseas
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:29 pm
money
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[email protected] »
Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:03 pm
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Hi,
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If you plan to camp most of the time with a day here and there in guesthouses. I'd say US$15 a day on average. I remember in Murghab, Alichur and...
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Last post by couchpotato
Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:35 am
Short trips outside Uzbekistan, starting from Tashkent
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Numetshell »
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:36 pm
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In a few days, I'll be arriving in Tashkent. First time visitor to Central Asia. A friend and I will be doing what I think is a pretty standard route...
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Just an update from May 2024 regarding cash withdrawal from ATMs.
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Last post by Bruno1989
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:15 am
Day trip from Samarkand
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cos7355 »
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:50 pm
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Hi all.
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Hello!
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Last post by sketchymarco
Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:33 pm
Feedback on Kyrgyzstan itinerary
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stanathan11 »
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:33 am
Hi all my wife and I are planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in July this year for approx 3.5 weeks. I've done a fair bit of research and have come up with...
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Last post by stanathan11
Thu Apr 18, 2024 3:33 am
CDP necessary to enter India from Pakistan?
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energico »
Wed Apr 17, 2024 2:18 pm
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Hello,
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Yes. It is both needed for Pakistan and India. I entered India via Wagah border on the 15th of March. On both sides they knew exactly how to handle...
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Last post by Expedition_Seicento
Wed Apr 17, 2024 5:34 pm
Best mapping tool to show a journey
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RArmitage »
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:20 pm
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I have been frustrated with Google maps and its inability to do a good map when it has decided there isn't a road. What mapping tools do people use...
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Try mapy.cz
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Last post by borekj
Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:42 pm
Thailand to Kazakhstan via Laos and China in 2023
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andrewm857 »
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:50 am
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I was going to post this in the thread for the other direction, but figured it was worth making a new one for it (as it is very long post). If I'm...
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Hello!
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Last post by huguette234
Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:31 pm
Mini - Silk Road trip - 4 weeks itinerary
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Tasurinchi »
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:11 pm
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Hi!
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I was told that Turpan was very much worth a visit (but again, I didn’t have enough time).
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Last post by sebhoff
Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:44 am
Timetable bus from Osh to Arslanbob
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OrtaOsiya1996 »
Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:49 pm
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Dear all, I've read about a bus from Osh to Arslanbob but can't find the time it leaves. I'm looking for Saturday mornings specifically. Thanks in...
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You need to go first to Jalalabad, then another marshrutka to Bazar Korgon, then another one to Arslanbob. All of those leave regularly.
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Last post by willemspie
Tue Apr 09, 2024 8:02 pm
Kazakhstan Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan by train
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Ziggy »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:07 am
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Hi all,
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As trains are so limited in Kyrgyzstan, my new plan so far is:
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Last post by Ziggy
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:36 pm
Osh to Khujand by marshrutka via Batken
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Christian77 »
Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:21 am
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If you are going from Khujand to Osh, follow the instructions on this blog:
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It is a war zone. This border is closed and the area is off limits.
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Last post by rezongo
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:27 pm
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Last post by sam93w
Wed Apr 03, 2024 3:11 pm
Kyrgyztan itinerary
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Karko »
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:58 pm
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I’m planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in mid-May for around 12 days. I’ll be crossing the border from Tashkent. I’m feeling overwhelmed by the multitude...
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it wouldn't have been a issue had i booked an earlier departure, confirmed everything with the driver before heading off, and ensured the car as left...
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Last post by Ian Sp
Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:11 am
Almaty - charyn canyon - karakol
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bwv812 »
Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:09 am
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In the summer the Kegen border crossing is open and you can research how to cross that border as there are a lot of posts here about it.
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Yeah, Karakol-Charyn-Almaty is easy to do in the late spring/summer. I did it in September and it took some 6/8 hours.
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Last post by Baibars
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:09 pm
Tajikistan itinerary advice request
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maikongeh »
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:45 pm
I’m planning some day treks in Tajikistan within the coming week in the Fann mountains area. I will be crossing the land border from Uzbekistan...
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Last post by maikongeh
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:45 pm
Buying Tickets with Silk Avia
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ThirteenShadows »
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:56 am
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Super excited to travel to Uzbekistan next month. That being said, I forgot to buy Afrosiyob tickets in advance so I have to take the flight from...
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i used this website a year ago with a normal credit card. This is the official uzbek website. The old trains are good as well as a alternative.
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Last post by Ian Sp
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:32 am
Fastest overland route from Turkey to China in case of Russian border closure
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Lzh »
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:13 am
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Hi,
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Ops, ok, I am sorry, yes, you are right. Despite I read the forum almost everyday, and the web lot of times, for this issue I forgot to look for info...
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Last post by Lzh
Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:58 am
Kyzyl Art border email authorization
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Tomi »
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:08 pm
Hi, im thinking if doing a bike trip through the pamir hwy, i found about the need to get an email authorization for crossing Kyzyl Art border by the...
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Last post by Tomi
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:08 pm
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