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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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Last post by Minnesinger
Wed Jul 10, 2024 11:07 am
Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan which country first
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rocknroll5 »
Mon Sep 09, 2024 6:13 pm
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Hi all,
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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 8:00 am
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Last post by TravelingBadger1023
Thu Sep 12, 2024 6:25 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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Crossed from Osh to Andijan earlier today, easy process but the marshrutka might take a while to fill up (I waited about 1 hour). Marshrutka is easy...
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Last post by sketchymarco
Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:11 pm
Water on Pamir highway
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chungkingmansion »
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:05 am
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Hello
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Most of the bottled water I saw there was fizzy/ carbonated.
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Last post by matt2matt2002
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 am
Samarkand to Hazrati Daud
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annaoverseas »
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:29 pm
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Our hotel gave us a map that suggests we visit Hazrati Daud (cave in the mountains where legend has it David hid from Goliath). Has anyone been / any...
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i now wonder as well, i can always yandex go but wonder if there is any cheaper option like shared taxi etc
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Last post by SasuraiJoe
Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:36 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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Seven days in the land of the Taliban. My impressions of the trip to Afghanistan.
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Last post by OWNER
Tue Aug 27, 2024 1:36 pm
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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To give you an idea:
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Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:09 am
Payment to Tour Company
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SurreyExplorer »
Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:48 pm
We are just a few weeks away from starting a 5-Stans trip with a tour company introduced by Caravanistan, based in Uzbekistan. They have asked for...
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Last post by SurreyExplorer
Wed Aug 21, 2024 10:48 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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Travel report. I did Urumqi-Almaty by train and bus in mid-July exactly as advised by EdwinaC, see above. Everything in that report is more or less...
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Last post by SweetPotato
Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:56 am
Industrial sites along the silk road
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paintsniffer »
Thu Aug 01, 2024 8:20 pm
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Hi,
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On the topic of ruins, Enylchek city in Kyrgyzstan - though I've never been - is meant to be quite interesting.
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Last post by AreWeThereYet
Fri Aug 16, 2024 10:01 am
Looking for travel partners/groups, and itinerary tips
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melissa112 »
Sun Aug 11, 2024 5:38 am
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Hello! I am planning a trip through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. I will be traveling as a solo female (26f) and have heard it...
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Hi I am travelling similar time but don't gave time to spk right now. I want to do shorter trip on pamir. Can you email me as this website is...
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Last post by Tess
Mon Aug 12, 2024 11:36 am
Semipalatinsk Test Site (Polygon), Kurchatov & Chagan Air Base
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Tob.y »
Mon Jun 24, 2024 2:15 am
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Is there a way to affordably book a tour here? I am very interested but do not have an overly deep wallet so am looking for options. I am flexible...
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Hi friends! I'm so glad to see your post, as I'm based in Semey for the next two weeks and have encountered the exact same problem. I would like to...
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Last post by paintsniffer
Sun Aug 04, 2024 9:34 am
Guides in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
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kpldshpa »
Sat Jul 27, 2024 6:33 am
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Hi all!
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I've booked some free tours on GuruWalk.
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Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:33 am
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Fri Aug 02, 2024 2:23 pm
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Last post by sven verbeke
Thu Aug 01, 2024 2:31 pm
Turkmenistan & Kyrgyzstan
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Nicosc »
Wed Jul 31, 2024 1:18 pm
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Hi! I had a wonderful time during my stay in Uzbekistan, Tadjikistan and Kazakhstan. I'm thinking already about next year and visiting the leaving...
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Turkmenistan Airlines used to have flights to Almaty, but after double-checking I now think this was cancelled at some time in the past year. Hm.
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Last post by Milad
Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:10 am
Transsiberian train with a bicycle
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iavhb6pu »
Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:54 am
Transsiberian train with a bicycle - crossing Russia from Mongolia to Estonia
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Last post by iavhb6pu
Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:54 am
Thailand to Kazakhstan via Laos and China in 2023
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andrewm857 »
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:50 am
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I was going to post this in the thread for the other direction, but figured it was worth making a new one for it (as it is very long post). If I'm...
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Really glad you enjoyed it and that my post was helpful! I'm also really glad that the LCR has updated its app. I've also seen (although not yet...
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Last post by andrewm857
Thu Jul 25, 2024 10:48 pm
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Last post by letsebuch
Fri Jul 19, 2024 9:49 am
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Last post by jacopettiprosperi
Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:18 pm
Trip Advices Pamir-Kirghizistan- Uzbekistan
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jacopettiprosperi »
Sun Jul 14, 2024 3:12 pm
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Hello everyone! We’ll land Dushanbe on the 10th August and we’ll leave from Tashkent on the 24th of August
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Thank you Jean Claude! In 1 day is it possible to reach Samarcanda from Andijan?
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Last post by jacopettiprosperi
Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:23 pm
Trip planning advice
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Davidmc »
Tue Jun 25, 2024 4:49 am
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Hello,
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Hi David,
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Last post by ferryq
Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:19 pm
From Samarkand to Fann Mountains to Dushanbe
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pedromota »
Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:44 pm
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Hi everyone. New here.
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There is accomodation at Iskanderkul but more pleasant at homestays in the village of Sarytag nearby. Probably they can arrange some transport to...
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Last post by willemspie
Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:47 pm
35 days July-Aug
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iviaggidiclach »
Sat Jun 22, 2024 3:57 pm
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Please advise on my rough itinerary, landing in Almaty July 4th, leaving August 8 , TOT 35nights
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Thank you Steven!
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Sat Jun 29, 2024 2:39 pm
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