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Travel tips thread - post yours!

Last post by Minnesinger « Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 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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Here is a pro-tip for anyone going to Russia and staying a couple of days:

Instead of carrying around a bunch of cash you can get a Russian MIR...
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Last post by Minnesinger
Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 am
Help Needed.. Round trip Europe - Asia - Europe

Last post by mazeno « Thu May 15, 2025 7:17 pm
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by Nmic87 » Thu May 15, 2025 7:04 pm

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Hi all,
I am planning a motorbike trip I've been dreaming of for so many years now... The plan is to leave Italy in mid/end Feb 2026 and return after...

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I hold an EU passport
What about iran, kyrg, kazak, tajik...

you don't need visa for kgz, kzh, tjk

tjk - gbao permit
kgz - still unclear...

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Last post by mazeno
Thu May 15, 2025 7:17 pm
Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan in June 2025

Last post by Innana « Thu May 15, 2025 12:25 pm

by Innana » Thu May 15, 2025 12:25 pm

Hi,

I'll be visiting Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in June of 2025, I plan to arrive on the 3rd of June and leave on the 3rd of July.
My plan is to :
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Last post by Innana
Thu May 15, 2025 12:25 pm
Samarkand > Khujand > Fergana > Osh

Last post by dmanka13 « Tue May 13, 2025 2:53 am
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by dmanka13 » Wed Apr 30, 2025 5:33 am

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Hey all,

Was wondering if it's easy enough to make my way from Samarkand to Osh via Khujand and Fergana? Ideally I would like to try and do this in...

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Thank you mate!

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Last post by dmanka13
Tue May 13, 2025 2:53 am
Termez Airitom Free Zone

Last post by Ojac « Fri May 09, 2025 6:52 pm

by Ojac » Fri May 09, 2025 6:52 pm

I haven’t anyone post anything about it yet so I’ll add a brief trip report on my experience at the free zone.

I recently visited the Airitom Free...

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Last post by Ojac
Fri May 09, 2025 6:52 pm
Critique my itinerary - Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Osh

Last post by bwv812 « Fri May 09, 2025 12:23 am
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by stavpar » Wed May 07, 2025 5:21 pm

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Hi folks,

I am planning a 30-day long visit to Central Asia for around August/September 2026. I know it's a little far ahead, but wanted to know...

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I assume that the Turkmen days/pace is determined by the tour you are looking at? Because it feels like a lot to do in 3 days, but I assume your tour...

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Last post by bwv812
Fri May 09, 2025 12:23 am
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by elio.mandara « Tue May 06, 2025 2:05 pm
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by funkyboots » Fri May 15, 2015 10:40 am
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Does anyone know what time the sleeper buses leave Almaty for Urumqi, and what time they get to the border? For visa reasons, I need to time it so I...

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Thank you!
Is it possible book a ticket Almaty - Yining online?
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Last post by elio.mandara
Tue May 06, 2025 2:05 pm
Seeking Input & advice on itinerary – May-July 2025 – 5 Stans + Mongolia

Last post by MkBeaudry « Wed Apr 30, 2025 1:36 pm
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by MkBeaudry » Fri Mar 21, 2025 2:28 pm

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I’m traveling solo, also looking to join others at points along the way. I have the beginnings of my travels planned, some of it booked, but am...

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Thank you so much!
That's great information and I'll use it on my next time through.

I've made it to Uzbekistan and things at home have changed. I'm...

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Last post by MkBeaudry
Wed Apr 30, 2025 1:36 pm
Itinerary Help?

Last post by KnoxSeagle « Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:14 pm

by KnoxSeagle » Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:14 pm

Hello,

I'll only have 8 days in Afghanistan, starting in Kabul. I aim to see two other places, and I'm torn between Herat, Mazar-i-Sherif, and...

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Last post by KnoxSeagle
Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:14 pm
28 day nature travel in the stans

Last post by bwv812 « Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:39 am
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by stantravla » Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:50 pm

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Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan with a friend and looking for guidance on our itinerary/ tips for...

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I would think it should be fairly easy to fit the Pamir Highway into this trip, and it's definitely not something aI would want to skip.

It would be...

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Last post by bwv812
Thu Apr 24, 2025 9:39 am
Planning my first ever trip outside of Europe.

Last post by Nemo « Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:31 pm
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by filipazu » Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:51 am

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Hey there, I'm a 16 year old male from Poland who really enjoys central asian history and culture, especially Uzbekistan and Xinjiang.

I've been...

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Hi filipazu,

I admire your young taste for adventure. Currently I'm travelling much of the same road. Not by foot, but by public transport.

One...

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Last post by Nemo
Wed Apr 23, 2025 3:31 pm
Slow travel Uzbekistan (and Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan)

Last post by MichaelBeijing « Wed Apr 23, 2025 7:28 am
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by TomasC » Sun Apr 06, 2025 7:05 am

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Hi everyone,

I am planning a stay in Central Asia for about 60 days in May-June 2025. I will be arriving in Tashkent.
I travel slowly and I will be...

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It's been ten years since I have been to Khiva/ Bukhara but in terms of taking photos Khiva is hard to beat. Because it is more compact than...

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Last post by MichaelBeijing
Wed Apr 23, 2025 7:28 am
Itinerary Help?

Last post by KnoxSeagle « Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:30 pm

by KnoxSeagle » Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:30 pm

Hello! I'll only have 9 days in early June. I'd like to see three places in that time, but I'm undecided if I should go for Bamiyan, Herat, or...

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Last post by KnoxSeagle
Tue Apr 22, 2025 6:30 pm
Kazakhstan itinerary 25/04-04/05

Last post by gilligroom « Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:12 pm
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by cassiopeiared » Thu Feb 20, 2025 1:46 pm

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Hello everyone, after failing our scheduled trip to Kyrgyzstan last year for health reasons, we are giving it another try now, but with Kazakhstan as...

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Hi!
Did you book your 2 day Kolsai/Kandy/Charyn? Wondering who you went through. Currently looking at it for later this week.
Gilli

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Last post by gilligroom
Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:12 pm
Takht i Sangin

Last post by MichaelBeijing « Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:13 pm
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by ghiro » Mon Aug 22, 2022 6:02 pm

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Hi, where in Dushanbe should I get a permit to visit the archaeological site of Takht e Sangin close to the Amu Darya?

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Hi. Has anyone had any recent experience with visiting Takht i Sangin since the 2022 post? I am trying to go around sometime April 29 to May 2 if...

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Last post by MichaelBeijing
Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:13 pm
KG for 7 days early May

Last post by delfairro « Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:51 am

by delfairro » Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:51 am

We're a couple coming to explore beautiful Kyrgyzstan and wanted to ask for some advice regarding the itinerary, as well as as address some questions...

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Last post by delfairro
Mon Apr 21, 2025 8:51 am
Advice on family trip for 5 "stan" countries for 28 days this summer

Last post by MaxedOut « Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:24 am
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by jaychien » Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:49 am

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Hi all,

We, a family of 4 (kids aged 5/8), is about to visit Central Asia starting end of this June for 28 days, and here is our planned schedule....

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Thanks

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Last post by MaxedOut
Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:24 am
Hiring 4X4 for 15 days Kyrgyzstan road trip

Last post by steven « Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:06 am
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by rupalrajendra » Sat Apr 12, 2025 8:25 pm

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I and my wife are planning a 15 day road trip in Kyrgyzstan. We will have to hire a 4x4 vehicle having English speaking driver cum guide. I have some...

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I and my wife are planning a 15 day road trip in Kyrgyzstan. We will have to hire a 4x4 vehicle having English speaking driver cum guide. I have some...

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Last post by steven
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:06 am
Alternative Route Cycling Pamir Highway

Last post by Kalpazan « Sat Apr 05, 2025 3:33 pm
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by WheelsOfFortune.Lisa » Mon Feb 06, 2023 2:38 pm
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Hello you lovely people,

I will be cycling Pamir Highway in June(ish) and since the border is still closed, I was wondering, if any of you have a...

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It is usually representative you are negotiating with. If you have someone with you that speaks Russian or even better Tajik then it is a lot easier...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Sat Apr 05, 2025 3:33 pm
Uzbekistan or Almaty 1 week before Kyrgyzstan

Last post by steven « Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:55 am
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by gwondering » Tue Mar 25, 2025 8:20 pm

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Hi everyone, I am planning to join a two-week tour of Kyrgyzstan (Song Kul, Kel Suu, Tash Rabat, Issyk Kul, Karakol, Skazka) in August. It will start...

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If you want contrast, you want to experience somewhere different, then I agree: Uzbekistan is going to be the most culture shock. You can visit...

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Last post by steven
Fri Mar 28, 2025 2:55 am
2 week Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Itinerary Check

Last post by Ibrahimovic « Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:38 pm

by Ibrahimovic » Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:38 pm

Hi, please let me know your thoughts on the below. Mainly looking to visit the old Silk Road cities but also get out into nature:

Day 1:

Fly UK...

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Last post by Ibrahimovic
Thu Mar 27, 2025 10:38 pm
Is it worth the risk to take a 2,000km route from Bishkek to Kashgar (via Tajikistan) in 7 days?

Last post by screedo95 « Wed Mar 26, 2025 8:49 pm
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by screedo95 » Tue Mar 25, 2025 6:05 am

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Planning on leaving Bishkek on April 23rd with my girlfriend going through Osh, Kalaikhum, Rushan and to Murghab by April 29th. And then across the...

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Thats an extremely fast pace for that route and unlikely to be very enjoyable, especially wince the weather probably won't be too nice.

By the...

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Last post by screedo95
Wed Mar 26, 2025 8:49 pm
Is being a solo, non Russian speaking traveller going to be hell?

Last post by Lagerfeld « Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:17 am
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by kimura89 » Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:41 pm

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As per title. Also someone that isn't really a camper and plans to traverse Central Asia by public transport and staying in guesthouses.

The more...

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@ AreWeThereYet? :

You're right, nothing more is nessecary. And now you have Google translater and you have 2 lege and 2 arms, you don't need more.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Mar 23, 2025 11:17 am
Beijing to London - one day

Last post by litesport « Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:24 pm
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by litesport » Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:53 am

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G'day all.
This is going to be one of those slow burner threads as I plan and hopefully get to ride from Beijing to London. I am a school teacher...

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No I haven't. Just a dream at the moment

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Last post by litesport
Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:24 pm
Please Critique my Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Itinerary

Last post by rocknroll5 « Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:31 am
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by Ibrahimovic » Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:39 pm

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For context, I’ll be travelling in late September/early October:

Day 1:

Fly UK to Tashkent.

Day 2:

Tashkent

Day 3:

Travel to Khujand. Spend...

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I would love to go to Turkmenistan to see the Darvaza Gas Crater & the capital city of Ashgabat if the time allows.
I have never been to Turkmenistan...

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Last post by rocknroll5
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:31 am

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