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Travel tips thread - post yours!

Last post by AmassGames « Thu Feb 26, 2026 6:15 pm
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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 China, about 50% of wifi networks are using the password 88888888 ( 8 times 8). If you try out 2 or 3 different networks in any given place, one...
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Last post by AmassGames
Thu Feb 26, 2026 6:15 pm
Northern Italy - Vladivostok - Return via Mongolia/Central Asia with VW Polo 1.4 TDI

Last post by Tijean « Tue Jul 21, 2026 10:19 am
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by Tijean » Wed Jan 28, 2026 1:55 pm

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Hi everyone,
This spring, I would like to leave northern Italy in a 2014 VW Polo 1.4 TDI. It doesn't have AdBlue, but it does have a particulate...

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Hi everyone, here’s another update on this thread for anyone planning an intercontinental trip across Asia in a small diesel car equipped with a...

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Last post by Tijean
Tue Jul 21, 2026 10:19 am
Kazakhstan Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Itinerary

Last post by Ziggy « Sun Jul 19, 2026 9:37 pm

by Ziggy » Sun Jul 19, 2026 9:37 pm

Hi all,
Im looking for some advice on a trip in May 27.

I want to travel by train as much as possible, this is my plan right now. I'm looking for...

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Last post by Ziggy
Sun Jul 19, 2026 9:37 pm
Pamirs: hiring a driver from Langar - Murghab… possible?

Last post by Karim2803 « Tue Jul 14, 2026 7:13 am

by Karim2803 » Tue Jul 14, 2026 7:13 am

Hi everyone!!
This might not be the right place to post this but just wondering if anybody knows how easy it is to hire a driver in Langar in the...

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Last post by Karim2803
Tue Jul 14, 2026 7:13 am
Advice travel Saty - Cholpon-Apa

Last post by bwv812 « Tue Jul 07, 2026 9:51 am
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by IngeH » Mon Jul 06, 2026 6:08 pm

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Hello, can anyone share their experience on travel from Almaty to the Kegen border and onwards? We arrive in Almaty and want to see Charyn canyon and...

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Try searching the forums.

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Last post by bwv812
Tue Jul 07, 2026 9:51 am
Speed Running Central Asia in 3 Weeks

Last post by edinstans « Tue Jun 09, 2026 7:09 pm
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by edinstans » Tue Jun 02, 2026 5:53 am

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Background

We are two guys in our 20s - one holding a Canadian passport and the other holding a Latvian passport which have fairly similar visa...

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Lol i like the way you describe your experience with bribery and rip off - a matter-of-fact manner - as a foreigner. your latvian friend speaks...

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Last post by edinstans
Tue Jun 09, 2026 7:09 pm
Samarkand to Biskek by bike

Last post by genk87 « Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:30 am
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by genk87 » Wed May 27, 2026 11:43 am

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Hi all,

first of all, big thanks to everyone for sharing so many details, really helpful on planning my trip.
Second, I'm leaving for the trip in a...

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Yes, I took my tent and glad I did it.
I'm in Dushanbe now, just got my papers done and hitting the road in the afternoon. Let me know your position

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Last post by genk87
Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:30 am
China to Europe in 1 month?

Last post by Kerry « Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:55 am
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by Freddy » Sat Jul 28, 2018 3:39 pm
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Hi guys, I need your advice.
A friend of mine proposed to travel from Urumqi, China back to Central Europe, Germany. The timeframe we'd have, from...

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Hello all.

I am contemplating a road trip from China(Shangqiu) to anywhere/everywhere in Europe. Schedule is yet to be decided.

Looking for an easy...
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Last post by Kerry
Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:55 am
Azerbaijan borders by land and ferry

Last post by adi « Sun May 31, 2026 4:32 pm
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by Sirius » Sun Feb 01, 2026 5:37 pm

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I plan to travel by motorbike to Uzbekistan in May-2026. I would like to cross from Georgia to Azerbaijan by land and take a ferry in Alat (Az) to...

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Official Azeri News Agency:

Azerbaijan reopening land border, resuming rail connection with Georgia : The parties also agreed to resume daily...

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Last post by adi
Sun May 31, 2026 4:32 pm
What is your thought on this itinerary - Kazakhstan

Last post by Musa « Sat May 30, 2026 7:40 am

by Musa » Sat May 30, 2026 7:40 am

Hi friends in Kazakhstan!

I'm planning my first trip to Central Asia and would really appreciate some advice from people who know Kazakhstan well....

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Last post by Musa
Sat May 30, 2026 7:40 am
Uzbekistan itinerary advice

Last post by tcol108 « Thu May 28, 2026 5:45 pm
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by dido » Thu May 28, 2026 4:31 pm

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Hi guys!

First of all, sorry for the long post, but I’m planning my trip and I’d like to see the best of Uzbekistan, avoiding places that may not be...

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Moving this to the itineraries forum topic.

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Last post by tcol108
Thu May 28, 2026 5:45 pm
I made a WhatsApp group for the Stans/Pamir

Last post by _jrb_ « Fri May 22, 2026 9:40 am
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by _jrb_ » Sun May 25, 2025 9:40 am

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Hi all, I’ve seen a lot of people ask for a Whatsapp group for the other ‘Stans in an Afghanistan Whatsapp group I’m in but apparently none exists....

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The link has been reset:

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Last post by _jrb_
Fri May 22, 2026 9:40 am
Help on itinerary - Pamir and Uzbekistan

Last post by travellinggerman « Wed May 13, 2026 10:37 pm
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by travellinggerman » Wed May 13, 2026 4:29 pm

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Hey everybody!

This year it’s finally time for the Pamir Highway and the Wakhan Valley.

It’ll be my fourth time in Central Asia. I’ve travelled...

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Going with a jeep and driving myself. Obviously that's not a route for hitchhiking or public transport ;-)

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Last post by travellinggerman
Wed May 13, 2026 10:37 pm
Month Long Trip Plan

Last post by buckguy « Fri May 08, 2026 3:15 pm
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by Ninjomat » Sat Apr 25, 2026 1:24 pm

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Hi everyone,

I’m planning a month’s solo trip to Central Asia (likely all of September off work budget flexible) and would really appreciate advice...

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I know you want to hear from experienced travelers in the region, but briefly my 2 cents:

I'm planning a trip that will include some of your...

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Last post by buckguy
Fri May 08, 2026 3:15 pm
Report: Karakol to Almaty Hitchhike (Karkara border)

Last post by Aludra « Sun Apr 26, 2026 4:44 am
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by 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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Hi travellers,

Can confirm there is a bus from Karakol bus station (called Avtovokzal) to Almaty, including in low-season in April. I personally...
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Last post by Aludra
Sun Apr 26, 2026 4:44 am
Osh - Andijan Marshrutka (Minibus)

Last post by Jabistar « Sat Apr 25, 2026 6:16 am
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by 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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+1 there is no 777 minibus from Osh to Andijan. We ended up taking a Yandex to the border, then crossed by foot and took a private taxi from the...
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Last post by Jabistar
Sat Apr 25, 2026 6:16 am
Direction of travel for August-Sept, can anyone help?

Last post by cybor88 « Mon Apr 20, 2026 9:28 am
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by WillMcC » Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:36 pm

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I am planning a 5-6 week trip covering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan & Uzbekistan this summer. After the trip, I will fly to Nepal.

I am stuck...

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Sary Mogul and surrounding walks are fantastic in August and most of the jailoos remain green, whereas they have largely dried in the Song Kul area,...

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Last post by cybor88
Mon Apr 20, 2026 9:28 am
6 month Central asia trip planning

Last post by Tomulec « Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:00 pm
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by 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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Hi, did you manage to do it?
Also, what are the prices of shipping motorbike back to europe?

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Last post by Tomulec
Thu Apr 16, 2026 6:00 pm
Volunteering opportunities

Last post by Milad « Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:02 pm
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by Sam8 » Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:41 am

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Hi,

Starting next week myself and a friend will be travelling through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and southern Kazakhstan until the end of...

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Probably not what you want to hear, but still:

Central Asia has loads of unemployed physically fit men - there is no shortage when it comes to that...

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Last post by Milad
Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:02 pm
Almaty-Yining-Urumqi bus: reports, Q&A

Last post by Lluis « Sat Apr 11, 2026 9:51 am
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by 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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Hello. I'm writing this story in case it's useful to anyone.

In July 2025, I did the Almaty-Khorgos bus and the Khorgos - Urumqi train on the same...
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Last post by Lluis
Sat Apr 11, 2026 9:51 am
Self-drive Kazakhstan – looking for steppe & canyon glamping contacts

Last post by axelotl « Wed Mar 25, 2026 1:36 pm

by axelotl » Wed Mar 25, 2026 1:36 pm

Hi,

We are planning a self-drive 4x4 trip in Kazakhstan from 29 August to 13 September.

We are not looking for a guided tour, but for help...

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Last post by axelotl
Wed Mar 25, 2026 1:36 pm
Fann Mountains for beginners

Last post by wwtrav26 « Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:00 pm
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by jacknsarah » Sun Sep 14, 2025 4:25 am

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Hi, we recently visited the Fann Mountains, but found preparations tricky due to the sparsity of practical info online.

We’re backpackers in our...

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Would you say going to haft kul / Jumaboy and hiking from there to all the lakes is a good way to do it?

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Last post by wwtrav26
Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:00 pm
Central Asia to Pakistan

Last post by steven « Mon Mar 09, 2026 12:57 am
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by ADLV1994 » Sun Mar 08, 2026 3:07 pm

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Hey all,

I am new to this forum so I hope it's okay that I post here :-).

Currently, I am on a round the world trip and I will end it with central...

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Looks fine to me. Enjoy!

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Last post by steven
Mon Mar 09, 2026 12:57 am
How’s my Kyrgyzstan itinerary looking?

Last post by gabrielmil « Wed Mar 04, 2026 7:58 pm

by gabrielmil » Wed Mar 04, 2026 7:58 pm

Hi guys, here is my itinerary for early-Mid may. Is there anything which I should do which I’m currently missing? Or anything I should get rid of...

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Last post by gabrielmil
Wed Mar 04, 2026 7:58 pm
Uzbekistan Itinerary - 2.5 weeks

Last post by traveller_ori « Mon Mar 02, 2026 7:07 pm

by traveller_ori » Mon Mar 02, 2026 7:07 pm

Hi all,

I am looking for some advice/thoughts/tips on my itinerary for my Uzbekistan (and Tajikistan) trip this September. I am travelling with my...

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Last post by traveller_ori
Mon Mar 02, 2026 7:07 pm

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