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When will Azerbaijan open its borders?
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nemesis464 »
Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:11 pm
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See below:
(in Azeri)
The previous Covid regime was due to expire in January, but now looks to have been extended until at least March, so...
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Is there any update on this other than that one Georgian newspaper? I can't find any official sources saying the closure has been extended.
Here...
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Last post by RidingABikeSomewhere
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:29 am
Pamir Highway security Q&A
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cal79 »
Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:39 pm
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I would like to travel to the GBAO in Tajikistan this summer (along the Pamir Highway from Dushanbe, the Wakhan Valley, then explore the Murghab...
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2. Do not go to GBAO during the anti-terrorist operation that took place in the village of Rushan in May 2022
Allegedly anti-terrorist operation....
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Last post by StephParis
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:55 pm
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Last post by TomRongen
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:33 pm
Armenia - Turkey border reopening Q&A
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by
Francesco1966 »
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:42 am
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Hi guys,
It looks like Armenia and Turkiye, in a tentative thaw, have decided to reopen a border crossing, albeit only for foreigners. Anyway, no...
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So I went by Dogu - Express to Kars in last October and wanted to go to Gyumri in the morning, as borders still closed we needed to go via Georgia....
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Last post by Juanpausx
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:13 am
Abkhazia-Georgia (Inguri) border crossing Q&A
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Bulut »
Thu Jun 08, 2017 9:56 pm
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Hi everyone,
Two weeks later will visit Georgi. During my visit I also want to see Abkhazia. So will use the Inguri border. Below link is seems up...
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Hey!
I was there at the end of January, one German and one Czech passport. Unfortunately also our attempt finished at Georgian side.
We were there...
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Last post by Juanpausx
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:59 am
Armenia - Iran border crossing (Nordooz - Agarak)
Replies: 42
by
Martin »
Tue Apr 28, 2015 4:16 pm
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Does anyone have any info? I can't find anything clear or precise; so it's difficult to plan anything. I don't even know if it's really possible. I'm...
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I crossed the border Armenia to Iran the 13th of September 2023.
I took a night bus from Yerevan to Tabriz.
It went a mot smoother than expected.
I...
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Last post by ilyanim
Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:42 pm
forbidden roads - altyn arashan and karakol gorge
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minion »
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:38 am
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rental cars seem prohibited in accessing these areas - altyn arashan and karakol gorge
so if you want to stay at a guest house located here where...
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yes i saw the road.condition to altyn arashan on youtube . agree it is rough. so at Teploklyuchenka, it is fine to just park overnight by the street?...
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Last post by minion
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:22 pm
Border crossing reports: Tajen (UZ - KAZ)
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bigbeka »
Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:23 pm
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Hi there all,
I'm Uzbekistan citizen planning a trip to Ukraine from Tashekent.
Does anyone have info on the Tajen border (extreme west of...
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hello everyone :)
I'm planning to cross the border, from Kazakistan side in to uzbek side, by foot on the end of April, do you think i can find a...
47 Replies
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Last post by alberto.zamperetti
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:37 pm
favorite map apps
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minion »
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:59 pm
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recommendations on what you personally use for central asia? besides those listed here
i have heard good things about Organic Maps. what about Gaia?
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I use the paid version of OsmAnd. It takes some time to get used to it but it is otherwise very customisable and accurate especially when it comes to...
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Last post by Kalpazan
Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:20 pm
How thorough is border security for Uzbekistan?
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by
ThirteenShadows »
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:56 pm
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Planning a trip in April for the Stans! Specifically, I’m asking about the Osh-Andijan border as well as the Tashkent-Khujand one as well. I heard...
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Interesting. Oh for sure. I’ve always been a secretive person so unless you are a tech wiz or a hacker, you likely wouldn’t be able to find anything....
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Last post by ThirteenShadows
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:51 am
Security situation in Xinjiang - leave your thoughts
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by
steven »
Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:38 am
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We collect travel info regarding the surveillance apparatus in Xinjiang at Travel in Xinjiang
Please leave your thoughts on travel in Xinjiang...
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice and insight on crossing the border into China from Mongolia by bicycle (Bulgan way) and exiting into...
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Last post by WillisOnWheels
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:57 am
car type opinion: uaz patriot
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minion »
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:53 pm
i am not sure where to put this question under, so hope this is the correct forum
can anyone share their opinion, first or second hand experience,...
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Last post by minion
Mon Feb 12, 2024 8:53 pm
Coming soon?: 3rd Kyrgystan-China Border crossing
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by
adi »
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:33 am
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31. Jan. 2024: ”Kyrgyzstan, China to be joined by third border crossing”
Erkin Tuniyaz told a meeting of the Xinjiang representative chamber that...
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One would think it will be a bilateral commercial border servicing mainly the Kumtor mine.
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Last post by bwv812
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:45 am
Irkeshtam pass report – Kashgar, Xinjiang to Sary Tash, Kyrgyzstan
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by
Iridium »
Mon May 02, 2016 7:28 pm
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This is my detailed chronicle in April 14, 2016. I traveled single. I use Beijing Time all over the journey for sake of simplicity.
07:45 – Arrived...
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“31. Jan. 2024: ”... deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobayev in December said that a four-lane bridge would be inaugurated at the Irkeshtam crossing. ”
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Last post by adi
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:36 am
Car registration name
by
Leeann111 »
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:33 pm
Hello travelers:)
Has anybody travelled and crossed borders on Silk Road in a car that’s not registered on their name?
Or maybe you know any...
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Last post by Leeann111
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:33 pm
Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)
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by
ivars »
Fri Dec 05, 2014 10:55 pm
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I was browsing through the site and found the border map, and thought that maybe it could be useful to someone that I posted the info about the...
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So, as per previous posts, I have successfully crossed this checkpoint and I can answer my own questions:
1- To buy tickets in a marshrutka between...
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Last post by JackBlack92
Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:06 pm
Russia - Abkhazia via Psou
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by
dangerpuffin »
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:02 pm
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Can't find anything about this online after much research, in both Russian and English, I know it's not the recommended border for entry and...
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Hi, @dangerpuffin, how was your experience inside ABK? Which e-mail you use (did you wrote in russian)?
Hi,
Sorry for the slow reply.
Yes, I...
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Last post by dangerpuffin
Tue Feb 06, 2024 11:02 am
Kazakhstan-China border crossing at Nur Zholy
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minion »
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:31 am
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hello, i have a few questions about Kazakh-China border crossing at Nur Zholy:
1. is there parking lot on the kazakhstan side border control where...
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very useful, thank you!
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Last post by minion
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:39 am
Reports: Hairatan-Termez border crossing (UZB - Afgh)
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by
exploreout »
Fri May 05, 2017 11:48 pm
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Is the Hairatan border (from Termez) now inaccessible without special registration, papers?
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Information from the Customs Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan that I received today. The Termez/Hayraton checkpoint is (currently) two-way,...
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Last post by OWNER
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:06 am
Travel in Chechnya & Dagestan: is it safe?
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by
andrewmartin »
Sat Nov 25, 2017 6:31 am
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Great insights from everyone - many thanks. Could I ask for some more: three British lads are going to do the Mongol Rally in 2018 (July to August)....
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Can we ... get back to exchanging relevant information?! ;-)
With great pleasure! Do you have up-to-date information on this issue from yourself?...
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Last post by OWNER
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:34 am
Bazargan to Gurbulak (Iran/Turkey) border crossing Q&A
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by
Ian and Jo »
Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:25 am
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We have to leave Iran tomorrow (1st Nov) as our Visa is about to expire. We plan to exit from Bazargan.
Does anyone have any news about security /...
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Hi guys, my dad and I crossed the border 20th October 2023; we made a video summarising our experience:
Happy to answer any questions!
Very...
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Last post by Hugues
Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:23 pm
How to visit Karabakh: Q&A
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by
DaSwede »
Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:10 pm
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The road across the Sotk pass is now paved, so it is no longer necessary to travel through Goris to get to Stepanakert. This road is very scenic and...
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Az authorities will never issue a permit to Karabagh for a foreigner travelling alone. End of story.
Who says that you will be alone? )))) In that...
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Last post by agshin
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:40 pm
Khanabad (Djalalabad-Andijon) border crossing reports
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by
rania.sh »
Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:29 am
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Hi, I would like to go from khodjent (tadj) to Arslanbob (kirg). I think I will have to go by Kokand (ouzb) and then, do you know if there is an open...
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Google maps shows for “Bek Abad Tamozhnya” (40.824542762657984, 72.97798708380411) several pictures taken Sept. 2023 and Jan 2024 of people and cars...
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Last post by adi
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:52 am
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)
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by
Leelicious »
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:33 am
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Crossed the border 3 days ago and it went smooth as always.
What is worth mentioning is that there was a Polish guy in front of me who talked his...
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I went to the Sairan bus station and it was confirmed that the Almaty-Bishkek buses are still not running.
The bus route between Almaty and...
78 Replies
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Last post by TravelHorse
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:09 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A
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by
AUM »
Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:09 pm
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Hello,
I am in Gilgit, planning to cross to China soon.
Someone here scared me that they might refuse me to cross the border if I can not prove a...
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Hey guys - anyone know if the border is open to tourists? I am in China right now and I have heard wispers that the border is open and letting...
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Last post by lavish
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:36 am
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