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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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Here is a pro-tip for anyone going to Russia and staying a couple of days:
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Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 am
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Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:07 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A
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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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Just a question concerning the connection to Almaty: is it possible to take the bus in Yining or do you have to go to Huo'erguosi? Is the bus daily...
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Last post by fossafirenze
Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:49 pm
UK to India by land via the Stans and China
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Mukti »
Thu May 30, 2024 3:36 pm
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Love this site! Fantastic info source for the alluring Silk Road routes. Thanks to Steven, Saul and all the travellers who have posted here.
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Hi Colin
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Last post by Mukti
Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:32 pm
trip advise kyrgyzstan: self drive rental car, cross border
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sven verbeke »
Thu Aug 01, 2024 2:31 pm
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Hello
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1. I think so
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Last post by steven
Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:22 am
Seeking Advice: Central Asia Itinerary (May - August 2025)
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quarkz »
Sun Sep 15, 2024 8:38 am
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Hello.
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Just thought we could touch base about any research you had done! I think I may have to skip Yerevan because I think you cannot get into Azerbaijan...
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Last post by quarkz
Wed Dec 25, 2024 4:18 pm
Getting from Dushanbe to Bukhara
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av1d91 »
Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:33 am
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Hi All!
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Hi,
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Last post by tmaruyama00b
Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:36 am
Beijing to London - one day
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litesport »
Thu Jun 15, 2023 5:53 am
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G'day all.
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Hey Brendan , did you ever manage to do it?
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Last post by Mr Bombastic
Sun Dec 22, 2024 4:30 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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Football in Afghanistan. Video from Baghdis province. Received the day before yesterday. Filmed in the village where my muffler was being repaired ....
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Sat Nov 23, 2024 3:44 am
Advice for itinerary?: Turkey to Iran overland
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voren_kugins »
Tue Nov 12, 2024 12:13 pm
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Hi! I'm travelling overland from Europe to Central Asia late February / early March 2025. I'm conflicted about the route to Iran. I've seen blog...
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Eastern Turkey was a worthwhile trip for me-- I also did it earlier this year without a vehicle, overland from Turkey to Iran. I'm a solo female...
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:39 am
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Last post by MkBeaudry
Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:39 pm
Employment/Volunteering on the Silk Road
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Tob.y »
Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:55 am
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I am planning a bikepacking trip from Nice, France to Nepal for next year.
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Maybe teaching English, but your English level should be at least C1 for this (and even then you'll have a hard time without basic knowledge of the...
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Last post by Milad
Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:02 am
Lake Karakul, China or more time in Kyrgyzstan
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Kieran »
Sat Oct 26, 2024 6:06 am
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Hi I am looking for some advice from people who have traveled through or live in Central Asia.
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I'm not sure if Kochkor or Bokonbaevo is really worth it-- it's more of a transport hub for connections to Karakol (not the same as China's Karakul!)...
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:34 pm
Turkey To India Help Please
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Agrandadventure »
Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:06 am
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Hi
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If you don't want to fly you're not going to make it into Azerbaijan.
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Last post by bwv812
Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:11 am
Ruoqiang to Korla
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Jan1963 »
Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:03 pm
Hi, I get different information regarding the train between Hotan and Ruoqiang and between Ruoqiang and Korla. Are these trains open to foreigners?...
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Last post by Jan1963
Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:03 pm
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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Crossed andijan to osh on 12 sep 2024. Decided to take bus 777. I arrived at the bus station around 2.30pm, and was told to wait and get bus ticket...
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Last post by SasuraiJoe
Sun Sep 29, 2024 5:20 pm
6 month Central asia trip planning
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Buts »
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:04 pm
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Hi Travelers,
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After a quick look it looks logistically doable to me, the only thing is Afghanistan->Pakistan border is currently closed to foreigners.
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Last post by sketchymarco
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:35 pm
From Iran to central Asia
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destinazione.scono »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 11:54 am
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Hello to everybody.
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Hi! Does anyone have any update on the rout from Iran to Central Asia? Either through Afganistan or Turkemistan. Thanks!
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Last post by VojMis
Tue Sep 24, 2024 4:58 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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Has any bought Silk Avia ticket without having Uzbek card?
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Last post by fuzzyfurs
Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:18 am
Son Kul winter yurt camp and trekking
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RArmitage »
Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:42 pm
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Winter yurt camp - Son Kul lake
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Hi how was it in the yurt? Is it warm and comfortable? will try to opt for sonkul and overnight there end of Oct. the guide said it will be sub zero...
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Last post by hanadeliza
Sun Sep 22, 2024 11:14 am
Road trip through Kygyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
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yosoyyoberdi »
Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:00 am
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Hi all,
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in terms of driving etiquette, UZ is the worst, followed by KZ, then KG. but once you are outside of cities, the amount of cars taper off
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Last post by minion
Sat Sep 21, 2024 6:06 am
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Last post by hanadeliza
Fri Sep 20, 2024 2:21 pm
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 Heather
Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:35 am
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Last post by TravelingBadger1023
Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:53 am
Tajikistan trip report - Panjakent Haftkul Iskanderkul Khujand Dushanbe
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freshcomca »
Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:19 am
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I am currently on a trip through Central Asia but I thought I'd write up a report for my journey in Tajikistan that has just ended – hopefully...
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Thanks! Great report. Sorry about the spam flag, I'm experimenting with new software after some virulent attacks this summer, so I guess this is part...
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Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:36 am
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