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Travel tips thread - post yours!

Last post by Edmund « Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:18 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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In Iran, if you want to board a bus that is already full, you can ask the driver/ticket salesman whether you could sit in the drivers sleeping...

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Last post by Edmund
Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:18 am
Does this Trip to Uzbekistan sound like a good idea ?

Last post by ArtsyVandelay « Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:42 pm
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by ArtsyVandelay » Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:02 pm

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I am a guy in early 30's. Originally from Pakistan, I spent a good 12 years living in the States. After leaving the States two years ago I spent a...

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Seeing the current restrictions on cross-country travel in Central Asia, and seeing you have a lot of time and money and are not anxious about covid,...

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Last post by ArtsyVandelay
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:42 pm
Travel in Central Asia stans during Ramadan

Last post by steven « Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:50 am
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by P123 » Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:34 pm
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Hello!

Ramadan this year is from 6th June 2016 to 5th July 2016.
I'm planning a trip for this summer, which would see me arriving in the middle of...

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Hi Mort,

as bwv pointed out, Uzbekistan is open, we keep rolling updates on this page:

Regarding ramadan, see In short, ramadan will not affect...
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Last post by steven
Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:50 am
Language(s)

Last post by Julia « Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:05 pm
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by KiwiChick » Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:22 am

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Hi everyone,

seeing as it is pretty impossible to learn all the local language (of which we of course would learn the basics) I am wondering if it...

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I travelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan. In those countries in the cities Russian language always worked.
But in some small...

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Last post by Julia
Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:05 pm
Best circular road

Last post by steven « Sat Jan 02, 2021 5:49 am
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by Misty » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:35 pm

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Hi everybody! I have a question about itineraries that I feel must have been answered somewhere already, but I have not been able to find the answer...

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Good to see you again, bwv812!

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Last post by steven
Sat Jan 02, 2021 5:49 am
By car from Germany to China. Best route in viral times and with minimal preparation?

Last post by dalec.si « Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:02 am
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by Berlin-Beijing » Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:34 am

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Which border crossings would you recommend going from Berlin to Beijing asap by a German with car registered in Germany?
No carnet, minimal cost and...

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As a person who tried to get from Kyrgyzstan to Europe, there is practically no way of doing this now.

Safest bet is trying to cross least countries...

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Last post by dalec.si
Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:02 am
Cycling Dagestan?

Last post by Jeans « Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:49 am
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by Jeans » Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:54 am

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Hello, would like to know if anyone has ridden by bicycle around the northeast side of Caspian sea ?

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Thank you so much for your information. Didn't answer fast because?? First; didn't know how to found my page; ~( . Second; was busy trying to get out...

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Last post by Jeans
Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:49 am
Itinerary and timing suggestions - Moscow to Teheran

Last post by steven « Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:20 am
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by MarcoPoloExpedition » Wed Apr 22, 2020 4:53 am

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Hello Guys, my name is Marco and I am Italian but currently living in and exploring Australia.
Our carnet is expired so we had to ship back to Italy...

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Hi!

Timing is good. From Moscow to Tehran in 45 days, I would suggest something like this

Moscow - Mangystau peninsula ( some ideas here ) - Aral...

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Last post by steven
Fri Apr 24, 2020 5:20 am
Travel Report: Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - Tajikistan - Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan

Last post by StephParis « Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:46 pm
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by alexm456 » Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:24 pm

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Hello everyone

Isolation has finally given me the time to write up my trip from August last year, and to finally sort through all the photos!

I...

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Nice report, I read it entirely 😁
It reminds me a lot of good souvenirs. I'm really glad to know there is a train going from Khiva to Bukhara. Some...

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Last post by StephParis
Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:46 pm
Kulma Pass self-drive?

Last post by murg « Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:50 pm
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by Cheese » Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:09 am

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Hello Overlanders,

Did anybody of you took the above mentioned short-cut (self drive camper)?

Any suggestions regarding this route e.g. agencies,...

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Hi Reinhard,

In case you have not read this:

You should know what to expect!

Dave

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Last post by murg
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:50 pm
Anyone Stuck?

Last post by ensellevoyage « Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:37 am
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by jessev » Tue Apr 07, 2020 2:50 pm
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Hello all,

My name is Jesse Vad, I'm a journalist and I'm working on stories about people who can't get home because of the Covid-19 crisis. I've...

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We were stuck! We didn’t want to leave but we’re unceremoniously told to leave the homestay we found in Tashkent, and with it being difficult to find...
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Last post by ensellevoyage
Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:37 am
Europe to S. Korea - Best Itinerary

Last post by Rafiki « Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:55 pm
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by Rafiki » Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:40 pm

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Hi everyone,

I and my wife are planning a trip to self-drive all the way from Europe to South Korea. We are not sure when this will be possible due...

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Thank you for that. I think once I gather more info, I can start a new thread on the transport section to hear what people has done and worked or...

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Last post by Rafiki
Tue Apr 07, 2020 5:55 pm
Almaty to Karakol or Bishkek to Karakol?

Last post by steven « Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:08 am
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by kota » Sun Jun 30, 2019 8:41 am

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Hi fun loving people!

I am travelling with a friend this August for 2 weeks in Kyrgyztan, then onto Uzbeki for an another week.
unfortunately we...

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Note that you can find a lot of info at

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Last post by steven
Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:08 am
ITINERARY / WHEN TO GO - SILK ROAD FROM TURKEY (ISTANBUL) TO CHINA (XIAN)

Last post by Christian77 « Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:37 am
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by nicolas.mt » Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:08 am

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Hello all!

I am planning to cross Asia in the near futur. I love hiking and nature. I'm looking for tips as to when to go and which direction should...

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You've chosen the worst possible time to be in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It will be unbearable hot. And you will have problems with weather at...

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Last post by Christian77
Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:37 am
When to start - Mongolia / route suggestions

Last post by new member « Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:15 pm

by new member » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:15 pm

Hallo Comunity,

what about your proposals concerning starting time and route to Mongolia:

We plan to ride to Mongolia with our 4x4 Camper in 2021....

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Last post by new member
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:15 pm
Video: Train from Fergana Valley to Tashkent

Last post by Altay1991 « Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:50 am
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by grahamderry » Sun Feb 09, 2020 1:54 pm

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Video with information about the Fergana valley, and footage from the train ride between the Fergana valley and Tashkent.

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great video.

you've possibly inspired me to do this same train ride when i visit uzbekistan.

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Last post by Altay1991
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:50 am
Weather tips - Central Asia to Caucasus via Iran (Mar-Jun)

Last post by bwv812 « Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:12 pm
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by ctwright » Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:51 pm

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Hi, we are planning on starting our travels in mid to late March for around 3 months (give or take a few weeks) from Central Asia to Iran and then...

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Starting in Iran would be a much better idea.

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Last post by bwv812
Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:12 pm
M39 Samarkand Termez

Last post by jacoblab1 « Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:57 pm
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by LisaB » Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:36 pm

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Anyone know how long that takes and can you get transport for the full journey in one day
Thank YOU

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I took a shared car from Termez to Samarkand last year, it took about 6-7 hours if I remember correctly. The cost was 130,000 Uzbek som.

It's a...

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Last post by jacoblab1
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:57 pm
Solo female traveling the silk road Spring 2020 - travel buddies and feedbacks welcome

Last post by Koo « Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:06 am
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by Koo » Mon Feb 03, 2020 8:20 am

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Hi all,
I am a 29 French girl, traveling from Taiwan to France starting from Mid-March 2020 (is everything goes well with the virus..)

I would like...

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Thank you Chritian for your reply, yes indeed I plan to travel the Pamir highway AND find people to do it with. I'll consider extending my stay in...

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Last post by Koo
Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:06 am
Traveling Central Asia with IBS

Last post by puska « Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:21 am
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by Patiofurniture » Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:49 am

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Hello,

Sorry I'm not sure which forum category this topic fits in to, just looking for some general insight / tips / advice for traveling around...

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Hey there, IBD reporting in. Quite different situation as I've been having my own transport though, it will be more difficult without I imagine....

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Last post by puska
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:21 am
Camper Overweight / Overload

Last post by Ankie81 « Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:20 pm
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by Ankie81 » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:30 am

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My friend and I ara planning to travel by camper through Asia as of March 2020 !! :) However, during our preparations we learned that we are likely...

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Thank you so much for thinking along with me!! Really appreciate that :)
About the camper itself: that won't be a problem at all, since it is build...

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Last post by Ankie81
Mon Jan 27, 2020 12:20 pm
Trip Report - 3 weeks in Central Asia

Last post by Donyvon « Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:46 am
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by irishmcbride » Tue Sep 13, 2016 12:08 pm

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So, after a couple of weeks back home the dust has settled, so I thought I'd write a quick dit about my trip, hopefully someone picks something...

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We are looking at doing the Stans this year.
we would be interested in your list of B&B (not shared hostels) for kaza,taj,uzbek,kyrg stans..

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Last post by Donyvon
Fri Jan 17, 2020 4:46 am
Kazachstan - Aral Sea - Uzbekistan

Last post by steven « Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:29 am
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by renske205 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:52 pm

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Hi, I would like to travel from Kazachstan to Uzbekistan with a visit to the Aral Sea on the way (en of March/beginning of April). It doesn't seem to...

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It's a bit complicated to discuss on the forum. Just send a mail to [email protected] and Saule can help you out with it. There are some good...

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Last post by steven
Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:29 am
Pamir Highway with overnight at Afghan Ishkashim

Last post by ssue « Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:03 am

by ssue » Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:03 am

Hi All, I'm travelling early around May 1, 2020 using Pamir Highway. One of the agent quoted USD 1700 per car with the driver for 10 days trip from...

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Last post by ssue
Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:03 am
Car rental from Turkmenistan/Uzbekistan to Bishkek or Almaty

Last post by steven « Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:51 am
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by Glecko » Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:13 pm

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Good day! :D

First of all, great page and great forum! It has been very helpful for our trip planning. First day on the forum, I'm sorry if I post...

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No, that is not possible AFAIK.

Car rental in Uzbekistan has only been allowed for a year or 2 so the market is not well developed. It's much easier...

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Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:51 am

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