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...
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!)...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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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I usually travel very light and I would like to avoid bringing a filter bottle if possible (yes I know it is more ecological), I would like to...
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Most of the bottled water I saw there was fizzy/ carbonated.
I drank the local water from villages and had no problems.
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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