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The risks of cycling through Central Asia without a Typhoid Vaccination?
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timagius91 »
Sat Aug 05, 2017 12:56 pm
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I last had one around the end of 2013 so I would be overdue for another one however I've already been close to 2 years in Asia and they aren't...
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It's all about chances.
Meningitis: the main tick season peak is over, so chances are reduced.
Rabies: if you do not get bitten by a dog your...
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:56 am
Re-location to Baku
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Tootall »
Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:47 am
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Hi, I am looking at relocating to Baku from Muscat. 18 months ago I purchased a 2002 Landrover Discovery and prepared it for mountain and desert runs...
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Hi Tootall,
I have not heard of this Euro 3 rule. Is it for all cars, or only for long-term import cars? Can you link to a source?
I guess my page...
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Last post by steven
Fri Aug 04, 2017 8:33 am
Kyrgzystan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan plans
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daway »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:27 am
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Hello all, will be resuming a trip and will have 5 weeks in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting next week. Welcoming any and all feedback...
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I wouldn't bet at all on much traffic going down from Gazza, other than very early in the morning when locals go down to the market in Penjikent....
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Last post by bwv812
Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:22 pm
Overland from Pakistan to iran
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Lonewolf »
Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:56 am
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Hi I'm planning to cross overland from Pakistan to iran I've never done this before how easy is this and of course visas at the borders
Thanks
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This is correct, we travelled through Gilgit Baltistan and Hunza Valley over KKH into China. No need for NOC. If you travel from Naran over Bulbusar...
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Last post by Ozkat61
Sat Jul 15, 2017 3:32 pm
Kyrgyzstan itinerary mid July for 10+ days
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aur_rashed »
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:54 am
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Hello all,
This will be my first time in Kyrgyzstan, I am planning to be there on 10th of July and I have a rough itinerary that I'd like to confirm...
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Hi,
Do you have an idea about the travelling time and how you gonna reach osh from kol-suu?
thanks
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Last post by zamou
Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:40 am
Cycling - Kashgar to Tehran
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Mikecurran7 »
Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:59 am
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Hi,
My girlfriend and I are currently travelling China. We are planning to cycle home from Kashgar to Ireland. We are both inexperienced cyclists...
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I would shift a bit, we were cycling last year in Iran in May and it was fine, I think April will also be ok for going into the Caucasus, but before...
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Last post by Pamirski
Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:38 am
Crossing Tibet entirely on foot (Kyrgyzstan to Kathmandu)
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benviatte »
Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:06 pm
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Dear fellow travellists,
I am on a pilgrimage on foot from Central Europe to India. As of today, I have done 6500 km in 15 months and am now in...
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Hats off Benviatte !
Geopolitics are going to make your trek really complicated I am afraid.
As far as I know one cannot make it to the Autonomous...
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Last post by levelo
Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:34 am
2 weeks in Central Asia KG/UZ/TK
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Yirina »
Sun Jul 02, 2017 12:40 pm
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Hi all,
last year we have been on Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan trip.
I made a trip reports. It is written in my native language (Czech),...
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Wow! That's a lot of pictures! If you scroll really quickly it becomes like a movie :-)
Always nice to see different people's views of Central Asia.
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Last post by steven
Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:18 am
Your feedback on Kyrgyz + Tadjik - 2 weeks route in July
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adityarao310 »
Thu Jun 15, 2017 5:28 pm
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Hello experts
What do you guys think about this itinerary (weather gods willing, of course!)? Do you think the driving hours make sense or is this...
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Fuel is easy to find at service stations in Kyrgyzstan, and is much cheaper than in Tajikistan. Top up in Sary Tash before you leave the country,...
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Last post by bwv812
Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:49 pm
5 weeks in Central Asia Intinerary / tips?
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Gabemasca »
Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:10 pm
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Hey Guys how are you?
I was originally planning a 1 1weeks trip that would start in Lanzhou and cover much of far west china, then 4 weeks in...
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Hey Guys, thank you very much for the precious advice.
Unfortunately, I'll have to leave China out this time.
I finally closed my dates and Ill...
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Last post by Gabemasca
Fri Jun 30, 2017 3:32 pm
Xinjiang / Kyrgyzstan /Tajikistan redundancies?
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daway »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:10 am
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I'm finalizing a two month trip through Xinjiang, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Looking for opinions on the locations in parentheses. Currently have...
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Hi
Yarkand is ok, the old town is partially not restored, which makes it quite interesting in contrast to kashgar. By the time we were...
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Last post by sakara
Fri Jun 30, 2017 12:23 pm
Istanbul to Luoyang by road and sea
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SteveRohan »
Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:52 am
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Hi All,
I recently traveled overland (and inland sea) from Istanbul in Turkey to Luoyang in China (close to Xi'an) along the Silk Road. I have...
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Thanks for this we leave in 4 weeks for Shanghai- and then overland to Istanbul on a similar route.
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Last post by lissie45
Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:12 am
Do I need rabies and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations for Central Asia?
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lissie45 »
Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:28 am
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No I'm not trolling! I'm trying very hard to make a call on getting vaccinated for Rabies pre-exposure and Tick-born encphelatis. They are rare...
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OK update time. The eastern encephalitis vaccine is unavailable in New Zealand - dr advised to ensure we covered legs and feet when walking in...
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Last post by lissie45
Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:25 am
Iran itinerary questions (25 days)
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Davey »
Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:03 am
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Hi all!
Our big summer trip is coming closer, and I was wondering whether anyone of you has some comments on our 25-day itinerary through Iran. The...
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That is why I was not planning on going to Kurdistan, because the distances are ridiculous and there are no trains (nigh bus doesn't sound very...
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Last post by Davey
Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:48 am
Travel time between Sary Mogul to Murghab?
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adityarao310 »
Wed May 10, 2017 5:43 pm
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Hi guys
My first post here. Have been a silent watcher until now reading all the content :)
We are doing Osh > Bishkek > Osh Pamir route in 2...
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Thanks much @bvw812
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Last post by adityarao310
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:07 am
Central Asia Route July/August 2017 itinerary.
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seysearles »
Sun May 07, 2017 7:21 pm
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Hi there Central Asians!
Thought I would post this on here for any feedback from the experienced people on this site.
Sorry if the image is blurry...
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Mr Seysaires! You are the MAN :) Thanks for the help.
Central Asia Transport Info -->
Central Asia Visa Info (French/Australian/American) -->...
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Last post by adityarao310
Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:37 am
My trip: 7 april to 23 april
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ico84 »
Sun Apr 30, 2017 4:46 pm
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My trip: 7 april to 23 april.
The only flight was Osh -->Biskek
fell free to ask :)
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Actually I like this kind of trip. I do not have much time when I got in holiday and I like t oexploit every moment
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Last post by ico84
Wed May 24, 2017 2:54 pm
Help with my itinerary (Kyrgyzstan, Xinjiang, Kazakhstan)
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elynego »
Fri May 19, 2017 6:58 pm
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I'm planning on my trip in September/October and I have 1 month to 1.5 months time. I'm a Chinese passport holder.
Almaty (maybe a day trip or two)...
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Well, I think you need a visa for Kazakhstan, so going to Kanas from Astana would require a double-entry if you want to then go to Almaty. And I...
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Last post by bwv812
Tue May 23, 2017 11:16 pm
Taraz to Uralsk.Kazakhstan info
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Forest »
Wed May 17, 2017 8:19 am
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hy everyone,I am wondering about this route.I will be on a Africa Twin 1000cc.Main concern is fuel/safety/food.
I am aware it is mostly desert , but...
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I rode most of that road last summer.
Here in (bad) english:
Here in Italian ;-)
Wow, enjoyed every pic of the log, they speak for themselves!...
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Last post by shaik786
Thu May 18, 2017 4:00 am
Driving around north side Caspian Sea
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Toekan »
Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:29 pm
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Hi,
I'm planning to drive from Europe to the Pamir highway and back this spring/summer. Considering the uncertainty of getting a Turkmeni visa, we...
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AFAIK it is mostly questioning. They assume you are a spy.
interesting subject as I ve been looking at possibilities to go from Kyrgyzstan to...
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Last post by Forest
Wed May 17, 2017 8:31 am
Shared taxi: Tashkent to Samarkand
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evionthego »
Sun May 14, 2017 8:49 am
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We used the guide price of around 10 usd per person for a shared taxi from Tashkent to Samarkand...and were willing to pay an additional 10 usd to...
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Sum has depreciated considerably: time for an update!
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Last post by steven
Mon May 15, 2017 7:16 am
Money in central asia - ATM?
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leaveyanalone »
Fri Mar 10, 2017 10:03 am
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Hi there,
My name is Yan and I am from HK and I am going to spend a month in the silk road and wondering what kind of money i should prepare. All...
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Normal people won't have difficulty finding USD ATMS in Bishkek, Osh, or Dushanbe.
Ok thanks for this. Can't help feel bad for the abnormal people...
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Last post by seysearles
Thu May 11, 2017 7:55 am
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Last post by aboukamos
Sun May 07, 2017 3:51 am
from tehran to almaty, 50 days
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mjols84 »
Thu May 04, 2017 8:48 am
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hi guys,
i'm planning a trip from teheran to almaty. this is the itinerary:
teheran
kashan
esfahan
shiraz
kerman
yadz
mashad
ashgabat
darwaza...
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For the most part your plan is quite doable. Get an LOI for your Uzbek visa before you arrive and it should be issued on the spot (but check the...
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Last post by bwv812
Thu May 04, 2017 10:59 am
Biking Through China/Mongolia/Kazakhstan/Tajikistan/Kyrggyzstan. Help Please.
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OliverHirte »
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:06 pm
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Hi there folks,
my wife and I are planning a trip over about 8 months across China, into Mongolia, back into China and then through Kazakhstan into...
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Thanks Steven.
Any suggestions / advice on the visa things? Getting all the visas long the road shouldn't be an issue, right?
Cyril, why do you...
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Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:33 pm
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