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Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:42 pm
Report: Karakol to Almaty Hitchhike (Karkara border)
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TheNonFlyingDutchman »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:47 am
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yesterday I traveled from Karakol to Almaty via the Karkara border by hitchhiking, and let me start of with saying: Don’t do it.
I drew a little...
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hello,
i found this thread extremely useful in helping me get from karakol to almaty by hitchhike. (especially the map in choosing which highway to...
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Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:58 am
Europe to Thailand by Train, Bus & Caspian Sea via China
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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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Yes, I think we would be prepared to splash out on two taxis. One to the border and another to Akhaltsikhe. Very extravagant!
Thanks again for your...
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Last post by Giles
Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:07 am
Trip report, summer 2023, Kyrgyzstan-Almaty-Uzbekistan
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dalibor »
Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:14 pm
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Just went back from a 3 week long trip that was planned in great deal according to info on these pages.
So I'm gonna wanna write a few observations...
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We crossed last night (24th Oct 2023) at Zhibek Zholi from KZK to UZB with our own car registered in Italy. Took us over 9h. Very slow KZK border and...
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Last post by Hold.fast.to
Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:35 am
France to Japan by Motorbike
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Gaz2Japan »
Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:12 pm
Hi Everyone !
I'm planning to travel from France to Japan by motorcycle, and the departure is planned for July 2024.
I plan to enter China through...
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Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:12 pm
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Last post by Spretti
Mon Oct 09, 2023 7:09 am
Photo series Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan (July 2023)
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jvz »
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:11 pm
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Hi fellow travellers,
Past July, I travelled through Central Asia for a month. This website has really made my research a lot easier. Thank you for...
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Hi Jan,
great photos. Taking photos like this in the Stans' captures the spirit of the region. Anyone can take a selfie or a photo of the Eiffel...
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Last post by Ian Sp
Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:49 am
Osh - Andijan Marshrutka (Minibus)
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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 just did the crossing with the direct minibus.
Arrived at 7 AM with a night train from Samarkand, walked out of the train station, turned right...
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Last post by Oussxch
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:51 am
Accommodations Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan Mountains
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Suba-Round-The-World »
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:22 am
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Hello, we are now in Mongolia, in the end of October we leave back to Russia, Kazakhstan and going south, because we want to enter Iran in December...
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From your accomodation in Almaty, you can go for day trips by public transport and then hiking in the mountains. But November ???
In Kyrgyzstan,...
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Last post by willemspie
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:05 am
Info on Saudi Arabia
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wanderlust2 »
Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:48 pm
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Hi all,
I realize that this is not strictly within the Caravanistan locales, but the folks here are well-traveled. I'm hoping someone may have...
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I'm not female, but I spent about 2 weeks in KSA about 18 months ago on a tourist visa, and rented a car. I drove all over the country in a huge...
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Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:31 am
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Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:23 am
Fann mountains: Kulikalon lake and Alauddin lake
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Nadege »
Thu Aug 24, 2023 10:25 am
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Hey, if anyone does know if there are some accommodations around Alauddin or Kulikalon lake ? Like homestay or anything else ?
I do not have camping...
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These campsites will close down sometimes in September.
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Last post by willemspie
Wed Aug 30, 2023 8:56 am
A trip to Tajikistan - need some help
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MillyR »
Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:58 am
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Hi,
Mu husband and are planning a trip to Tajikistan starting 26.9 from samarkand and end in osh in 13.10. The main focus is a self guided 4x4 trip...
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hi did you end up doing this one day hike? ow was it? doable in one day?
did you stay in Artush or in Panjkent? how far is the drive?
can you give...
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Last post by phoo
Mon Aug 28, 2023 1:19 pm
Burabay / Borovoe
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zicstar »
Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:06 am
Hi There,
I am sharing here my recent trip from Astana to Burabay / Borovoe.
As I could not find any latest info about getting there, I thought it...
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Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:06 am
Uzbekistan Itinerary Advice
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AMZ10 »
Sun Aug 13, 2023 7:50 am
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Hi, we will be visiting Uzbekistan at the end of October and I was looking at doing a trip to the Aral Sea or Ship Cemetery with Islambek Travel....
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Bonjour,
- je ne sais pas si la mer d'Aral a un intérêt, j'ai lu que ce n'était pas incontournable (des heures de routes pour rester 15mn...)
-pour...
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Last post by JeanClaude
Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:45 pm
From Uzbekistan to Georgia: seeking inspiration
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yungexma »
Tue Jul 04, 2023 7:02 am
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Hi there, I am currently traveling around Kyrgyzstan and plan to move on to Uzbekistan in mid-August. I am at a point in the planning of my trip...
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Turkmenistan may not be as prohibitively expensive as you think - see some of the threads here: particularly Yes, the impact on travels to the US is...
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Last post by sebhoff
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:48 am
Hiking trips: Book ahead or wait til I get there?
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DaveO »
Tue Jul 04, 2023 12:05 pm
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Hi, I'm hiking in Kaz/Kyr/Taj in August September.
I would rather not book accompanied-hikes/guides weeks in advance, from Europe. I'd prefer to get...
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In Kyrgyzstan, things can be arranged on the spot through CBT.
In Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, there are fewer decent guides available and they could...
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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 10, 2023 10:26 am
Trip to the Stans in Oct-Nov?
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Manneyus »
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:12 pm
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Hi all! Travelling to Central Asia has been on my bucket list for some time, and this year I managed to take 16 days off work with a friend to got to...
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. . . and this year I managed to take 16 days off work with a friend to got to the Stans.
Are you sure you want visit 3 countries in 16 days? This...
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Last post by Manneyus
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:56 am
China -> France by motorbike with livestream
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XavierV »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 1:10 pm
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Hi all,
I started my trip from Beijing China to France by motorbike already!
While I’m a bit of a nerd, I decided to create a website for tracking...
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That is really cool, lovely website, thank you
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Last post by hazelscott
Fri Aug 04, 2023 7:00 am
Kyrgyzstan in March? Terrible idea?
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nickmash »
Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:45 pm
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Hi, It looks like I will have an opportunity to visit Kyrgyzstan in March. Looking at articles it seems as if this is not the best time to visit...
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It's still skiing season. Depends a bit on the weather but I would say it's nice. Not a lot of tourist, beautiful snowy mountains. You will enjoy!...
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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 03, 2023 11:39 am
At-Chabysh Horse Festival, Murgarb?
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Muijsmans »
Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:15 pm
Hi All,
Does anyone know if the At-Chabysh Horse Festival still takes place in Murgarb? And when it will be held?
I've found some information on...
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Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:15 pm
Fann mountains : Kulikalon lake
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Clive »
Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:14 pm
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Hi all,
I am planning to hike Kulikalon Lake leaving Dushanbe on 4th August and returning on 7th or 8th August and I am a woman and alone. I've...
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I don't understand, why do you want to return to Alauddin after Kullilalon ? You can end your hike at Artuch. If you have an extra day, you can do a...
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Last post by Clive
Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:31 am
Transfer from Almaty airport to Bishkek
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tadashi »
Sat Jul 08, 2023 12:40 pm
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Dear everyone
Hi. I'll arrive at Almaty airport at 14:30 and am wandering if I should take a flight after 3-hours-transit or taxi just after...
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Thank you for all the comments.
I'll think it out which way is more suitable for my itinerary.
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Last post by tadashi
Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:54 am
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Sun Jul 09, 2023 4:18 pm
China - Kyrgyzstan: Torugart or Irkeshtam pass?
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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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On my side, I have a quotation €76 to go from Sary Tash to the border (Irkhestam pass), and then $400 (less if shared) to go to Kachgar…
Thank you...
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Fri Jun 30, 2023 6:29 am
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