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Travel tips thread - post yours!

Last post by Remicarr « Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:40 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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Some tips for travellers in Uzbekistan:

I went to the parkent solar furnace few weeks ago with my friend I'm travelling with. We took a taxi in...
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Last post by Remicarr
Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:40 am
China - Kyrgyzstan: Torugart or Irkeshtam pass?

Last post by merodrem « Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:18 pm
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by geaEarth » Wed Mar 12, 2014 1:45 am
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Hello there,
I will be in Kashgar at the end of June and from there I will be entering Kyrgyzstan,which of the two passes would you reccommend?
Any...

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Thanks a lot for the report, how did you book your hotel in Kashgar?

This is a bit out of topic, message me if you really need info about, but...
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Last post by merodrem
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:18 pm
7 Weeks in Central Asia - first trip itinerary

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Tue May 30, 2023 3:48 pm
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by Charlie061902 » Wed May 17, 2023 6:05 pm

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Hi all! I am a 20 year old male from the UK who is currently planning a trip to Central Asia. I have wanted to visit the region for years and have...

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I can only speak of Uzbekistan, but agree with earlier comments. Nukus/moynak I would skip, not really worth it. Khiva is def worth it but 2 nights...

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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Tue May 30, 2023 3:48 pm
Osh - Andijan Marshrutka (Minibus)

Last post by Bouncingaround « Mon May 29, 2023 5:39 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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Thank you again.
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Last post by Bouncingaround
Mon May 29, 2023 5:39 pm
Europe to Thailand by Train, Bus & Caspian Sea via China

Last post by Giles « Thu May 25, 2023 6:04 pm
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by Giles » Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:57 pm
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Hi. We are planning a trip from Europe to Thailand via China this autumn. The idea is not to take any planes!
The route from Turkey is Georgia -...

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I haven't heard of this border crossing before but I think that you would have to be pretty lucky/brave/crazy to enter Xinjiang Province up there....
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Last post by Giles
Thu May 25, 2023 6:04 pm
32 Day Itinerary for Trekking and Travelling in Central Asia

Last post by OwenRF « Sun May 21, 2023 1:11 pm

by OwenRF » Sun May 21, 2023 1:11 pm

Hi all,

I'm currently studying Russian in Bishkek, but will be travelling around the region for 32 days with my girlfriend when she comes here. We...

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Last post by OwenRF
Sun May 21, 2023 1:11 pm
Uzbekistan & Tajikistan - tips?

Last post by energico « Sat May 20, 2023 4:15 pm
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by Neok » Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:30 am
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Hi all,

Allready posted this in the Kyrgyzstan section, as this journey is our second one to central asia after Kyrgyzstan back in 2019. I think the...

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Hello, is a border open along the mountain and lake route, or do I have to go through Tashkent?
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Last post by energico
Sat May 20, 2023 4:15 pm
3-week Itinerary for 4-Stan Countries

Last post by Ian Sp « Tue May 16, 2023 11:33 am
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by tammy99 » Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:00 am

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Hi everyone, I’m taking my parents on this trip.
Looking for your advice on feasibility and any suggestions for adjustments.

Questions:
1. When is...

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just as an update. I'm 3 weeks into my trip and some observations
1) I probably wouldn't recommend Turkestan. The Mausoleums etc are great, and on a...

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Last post by Ian Sp
Tue May 16, 2023 11:33 am
Train from Tashkent to Bishkek

Last post by LucasC « Sat May 13, 2023 4:41 pm

by LucasC » Sat May 13, 2023 4:41 pm

Hi there !

I have read in the website that there is a Summer train running from Tashkent to Bishkek, but I cannot find it anywhere on the railways...

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Last post by LucasC
Sat May 13, 2023 4:41 pm
High comfort, low cost itinerary

Last post by rryb3 « Fri May 05, 2023 3:58 pm
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by stansmug » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:16 pm
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Want to see as many of the main 5 countries discussed here, keeping any major costs (ie flights in and out) low, while keeping a decent level of...

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Want to see as many of the main 5 countries discussed here, keeping any major costs (ie flights in and out) low, while keeping a decent level of...
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Last post by rryb3
Fri May 05, 2023 3:58 pm
Varzob valley & 7 bridges: instructions

Last post by Palu « Tue May 02, 2023 9:43 am
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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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Hey I did this hike in late April 2023. You can pay with cash for buses and trolleybuses in Dushanbe, the driver will give you change if you don't...

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Last post by Palu
Tue May 02, 2023 9:43 am
UK to Mongolia on a little Honda

Last post by Sefti « Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:29 am
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by Sefti » Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:20 pm

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I hope it’s ok to post my trip on this forum

I’ve had a few people ask me about my trip so I thought I’d post it with links for anyone who fancy’s...

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That’s brilliant to hear! Fingers crossed our paths cross to swap experiences

It’s great to be on my way

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Last post by Sefti
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:29 am
UK to Bali in 2023 via the Silk Road By Train, Bus and Ferry

Last post by WRPT « Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:11 am
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by Treecle » Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:11 pm

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Hi All. I wanted to create a forum for all of us who are travelling The Silk Road in 2023 using public transport and avoiding any flying.

Our plan...

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My partner and I have been travelling overland back to the UK from Bali since November (before that we travelled overland across Australia). So far...

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Last post by WRPT
Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:11 am
Istanbul to Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan?

Last post by willemspie « Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:01 pm
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by maravone » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:25 am

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Hi guys.

Me and a friend are planning to go from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan for the entirety of September and October.

The general itinerary...

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I guess October is still OK for a road trip in the Pamirs.

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Last post by willemspie
Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:01 pm
Alternative Route Cycling Pamir Highway

Last post by willemspie « Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:14 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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I wasn't cycling, but I should not miss the Wakhan valley. There are also more homestays there. Don't worry about Afghanistan, it is very safe there.
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Last post by willemspie
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:14 pm
UK to The Stans - leaving April

Last post by CDB « Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:44 pm
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by Sefti » Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:40 am
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Hi all

I wonder if anyone is planning a similar journey. I’m leaving mid Apr and planning on seven months on the road returning later in the year....

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Hi, I'm travelling from Leeds (UK) to the Stans, setting off in early June 2023. I have no real fixed itinerary as yet, so am happy to meet up with...
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Last post by CDB
Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:44 pm
Driving Australia to UK August 2023

Last post by Kate and Rob « Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:17 am
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by Kate and Rob » Sun Mar 26, 2023 7:02 am

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Hi,

We are new (Australian passports) on this website and forum and looking for information that will be helpful with the logistics of driving our...

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thanks so much for this information and we will pm you via your website

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Last post by Kate and Rob
Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:17 am
Almaty-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by HalloM8 « Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:51 am
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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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Hey all,

I'm planning to cross the Kazakhstan/China Khorgos border crossing mid July this year. Since China
just opened to tourists a month and a...
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Last post by HalloM8
Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:51 am
Lagodakhi (AZ) - Stepantsminda (GE)

Last post by lucagirardi « Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:22 am
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by lucagirardi » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:18 am

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Hi travelers!

I am planning this leg as a part of a larger trip in early may . I have few questions on this in order to be prepared, hoping that...

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Thank you for those detailed information! Have a nice weekend

Hi Luca

First of all Lagodekhi is in Georgia, not in Azerbaijan as you wrote in...

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Last post by lucagirardi
Sun Apr 09, 2023 8:22 am
4 Australians riding India > Nepal > Kyrgyzstan > Uzbekistan > Kazakhstan > Azerbaijan > Armenia > Turkey on Motorbikes

Last post by Koen « Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:02 am
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by tauranblaack » Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:15 pm

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Hello!

I posted in this group a while back pre - china opening their borders and I just wanted to thank everyone for their help so far.

We have had...

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H tauran,

Looks like good trip, I'm also planning trip with motorcycle and read lot's of forum so what i know I will advise and hopefully we can...

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Last post by Koen
Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:02 am
Samarkand to Fann mountains

Last post by Alibobo « Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:10 pm
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by miapolic » Sat Apr 01, 2023 9:54 am

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Hi, we come to Samarkand next week and were thinking to visit Fann mountains for two days and then drive to Tashkent visiting Khujand on the way.
We...

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2days is too short to be able to do anything more than driving around. You will probably spend most of your time in the car or nearby it so weather...

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Last post by Alibobo
Sun Apr 02, 2023 1:10 pm
Baku-Lagodekhi-Tbilisi

Last post by Minnesinger « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:13 pm
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by lucagirardi » Sun Mar 26, 2023 9:21 am

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Hi travelers!
I am planning a trip from Baku to Tbilisi, crossing the border through Lagodekhi. As it will be my first trip in Caucasus, I would like...

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Sorry, but the landborder is still closed, maybe opens 1st of may.

See

Land border is open for tourists traveling from Azerbaijan to Georgia but...

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Last post by Minnesinger
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:13 pm
Proposed Itinerary for 3 Weeks

Last post by sebhoff « Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:52 pm
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by asamuelson14 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:26 pm

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Hi all,

I'd love to get some feedback about this itinerary. My husband and I have American passports. I know that some will say we are squeezing too...

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There’s one this week, for example:
I don’t see any much further down in the future, which could mean the connection will soon be terminated, or...

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Last post by sebhoff
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:52 pm
Singapore to London - by Road or Water

Last post by sebhoff « Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:50 pm
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by GlobeTrotter » Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:37 pm

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Hi,

Just joined today to this amazing forum :)

I am planning on a road trip from Singapore to London next year. Currently I am working out my...

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Sorry - I got it slightly wrong in my first post. In many online booking sites, the name for Aktau is Mangystau (МАНГИСТАУ). That last leg takes...

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Last post by sebhoff
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:50 pm
Combining Uzbekistan and hiking

Last post by Kasia « Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:21 am
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by Neok » Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:50 pm

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Hi all,

After a very nice holiday in Kyrgyzstan back in 2019, we decided to pay the stans another visit this year. We will be travelling there the...

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You asked for hiking options besides Fann.

Last year I did a 4 day hiking tour in uzbek Nuratau mountains (Hayat-Uhum-Asraf). After so many mosques,...

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Last post by Kasia
Thu Mar 02, 2023 7:21 am

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