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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:
Instead of carrying around a bunch of cash you can get a Russian MIR...
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Last post by Minnesinger
Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 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 .
Road trip from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Visiting the most striking...
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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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Last post by OWNER
Sat Nov 23, 2024 3:44 am
border crossing to Russia from Tblisi
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Stefanoinbike59 »
Sun Nov 17, 2024 1:12 pm
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Hello everyone, and thanks to Caravanistan for existing.
Question:
to entrer in Russia from Tblisi, by bike, what is the best route, wich border...
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Verkhny Lars is your only option.
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Last post by Milad
Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:11 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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@ MichelG: Can you recommend a hotel in Urumqi? May be a hostel? Thank's a lot.
I'm staying here it's close to the railwaystation and there is a...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Sun Nov 17, 2024 5:20 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.
In my rough plan I reach Tbilisi, Georgia by early November. Due to...
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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.
My wife and I are visiting Central Asia in March '25....
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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
I have a British Islands passport ( being from Guernsey, Channel Islands) currently in Bulgaria after driving across Europe.
Going to leave my...
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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
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.
I've...
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Ok fantastic, good luck with finding a place to leave your car, and have a great trip from there on - look forward to hearing about it. Happy travels
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Last post by Mukti
Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:27 pm
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.
I have been wanting to go to Central Asia, for about 20 years, and 2025 looks to be my best time for me.
I am just a bit stuck for itinerary...
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Yes, you can get into Azerbaijan with an Armenian stamp. At least I've not heard anything suggesting that this has recently changed. It used to be a...
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Last post by Milad
Fri Oct 18, 2024 1:08 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,
I'm planning a 6-month motorbike trip starting in April 2025. My plan is to visit the Stans and possibly combine this with India.
The...
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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.
The hassle...
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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.
Me and my girlfriend are currently in Iran, and our goal is to reach the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. We applied for a transit...
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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?
I've tried several times with international credit cards (both Visa and Mastercard) but...
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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
Not a lot of information available online but it is definitely possible to hike to Son Kul at the end of October...
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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,
I am starting to plan a road trip through Central Asia for May 2025. My main interests are the road itself, Pamir Highway, mountains,...
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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.
I will arrive in Samarkand on March 1st and I will leave Samarkand for Bukhara on the 4th. So I will have 3 days there. I intend to spend...
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Hello!
If anyone is looking for more day trip ideas from Samarkand, I'll add to this! We weren't too keen on Shahrisabz after reading up about it...
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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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Last post by steven
Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:36 am
Kazakhstan Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan by train
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Ziggy »
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:07 am
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Hi all,
Planning a first trip to the area, fully by train for April 2025 (maybe October), therefore a lot of stops are dictated by train stops and...
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Hi all,
Planning a first trip to the area, fully by train for April 2025 (maybe October),
Did you travel this trip already or is this happening in...
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Last post by quarkz
Sun Sep 15, 2024 6:50 am
1 or 2 nights in Afghanistan (Wakhan Corridor)
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jacopettiprosperi »
Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:18 pm
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Hi! I’ll travel (self drive) in the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe to Osh from the 11 August to 18th August.
Passing trough Ishkashem, we want to enter...
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Passing trough Ishkashem, we want to enter in Afghanistan to do a 1 night stay (or 2 nights) in the Wakhan Corridor and visit a Typical Wakhi...
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Last post by quarkz
Sun Sep 15, 2024 5:41 am
Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan which country first
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rocknroll5 »
Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:13 pm
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Hi all,
I am planning a trip to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan in the beginning of June 2025 with an open jaw ticket from Europe. My partner and I can't...
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Hi, either way what you are doing is doable. I'd tend to do option 2 as I wasn't overly impressed by Bishkek, ok for a day (barely). The fairytale...
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Fri Sep 13, 2024 4:36 pm
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