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Georgia to Russia Border crossing (Zemo Larsi - Chertov Most)

Last post by tillsunrise « Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:45 pm
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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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Hey Mike!

So you aleeady have the visa!? Great.
How long did it take?
How are you traveling? Car? Bicycle? Bus & train?
How many days did they gave...
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Last post by tillsunrise
Wed Jun 07, 2023 5:45 pm
Georgia-Armenia: Border crossing report

Last post by Lagerfeld « Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:59 pm
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by Max84 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 1:04 pm

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Border Report: Georgia -Armenia (Ninotsminda-Bavra, two Germans with one bike each)

Total duration: 2:40 h

The route towards the border on the...

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Thank you very much, Max.
I want to go to AM next year; AZ I know already and now I'm already the 2nd month in Central Asia: KZ + UZ + KIG.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:59 pm
Tajikistan - Uzbekistan crossing at Panjakent

Last post by Susetterosso « Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:22 pm
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by Yes Man » Thu May 28, 2015 9:17 am
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Hi,

Can anyone tell if this border from Tajikistan to Uzbekistan is open to foreigners? I will be there beginning of September.

Cheers

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Today I have crossed this border coming by motorbike from Samarkand towards Dushambe. They charged me a fee for entering the country with the...
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Last post by Susetterosso
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:22 pm
Border crossing reports: Tsiteli (Red Bridge) - Shikhli/Sixli (Georgia-Azerbaijan)

Last post by mandrivnytsia « Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:05 pm
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by Van_Gogh » Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:41 pm
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I did not find a topic for this border crossing?

By the way, the name Krasniy Most as stated on the border information pages...

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Hi Bouncingaround
Eventually I ended up using the Balakan/Lagodekhi border crossing and it was okay. I only got questioned a lot by the Georgian...
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Last post by mandrivnytsia
Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:05 pm
When will the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border reopen?

Last post by steven « Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:48 am
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by Andrea1989 » Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:48 pm
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Hello! Can you tell me if the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is open?

Thank you in advance!

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We have an update concerning the borders of tadjikistan and kirgistan. We went to the embassy of kirgistan today (2.6.2023). Apparently it’s possible...
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Last post by steven
Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:48 am
Russia - Abkhazia via Psou

Last post by dangerpuffin « Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:02 pm

by dangerpuffin » Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:02 pm

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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Last post by dangerpuffin
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:02 pm
Astrakhan - Atyrau Border Crossing

Last post by Lagerfeld « Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:44 am
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by MikeTheLiid » Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:11 pm

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Has anyone crossed the Russia Kazak border between Astrakhan and Atyrau at the Kotyayevka point. Looking at Google Maps it is noted as Temporarily...

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In this direction is closed?
I crossed this border in the middle of April from Astrakhan to Atyrau, it was open.

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Last post by Lagerfeld
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:44 am
Pakistan / Balochistan travel safety

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:13 pm
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by SPR11 » Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:18 am
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Hi guys. We just spend six weeks in Pakistan. Traveling there is relatively easy, but there are quite a few security measures in place. This usually...

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I’m planning to do the same route around sept/beginning of oct. Not sure about safety, so I’mmfollowing this topic. I’m planning on buying a light...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:13 pm
Karkara valley (Kegen – Tup/Kensu) border

Last post by Toosiu « Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:22 pm
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by julistan » Sat Jul 12, 2014 10:31 am
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Hi Stevens,

I will try to cross that border this next tuesday hoping the kazakhs guards have heard something about the free visa pilot programme. I...

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Crossed from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan.
From Kegen hitched a ride to Karkara village (paid 1000tenge/2people)
From Karkara after 4pm...
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Last post by Toosiu
Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:22 pm
Oybek - Buston (UZ-TAJ) border crossing

Last post by Christian77 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:10 am
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by SQRR » Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:50 am
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Crossed into Uzbekistan from Buston last Friday at 5pm.
I had no trouble at all and went smoothly but it was time consuming even there were barely...

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I wrote a very long and detailed post, but it disappeared on me. So… the import part was that when going Uzbekistan to Tajikistan you leave the Tajik...
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Last post by Christian77
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:10 am
Armenia - Turkey border reopening Q&A

Last post by neperezhivay « Wed May 31, 2023 3:18 pm
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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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Anyone have new info? This is the most recent article I can find:

I'm currently cycling East in Turkey and would LOVE to cross into Armenia...
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Last post by neperezhivay
Wed May 31, 2023 3:18 pm
Irkeshtam Pass: Kyrgyzstan (Osh - Sary Tash) to China (Kashgar)

Last post by merodrem « Wed May 31, 2023 6:46 am
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by Myers3000 » Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:24 am
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We crossed over from Kyrgyzstan to China via the Irkeshtam pass a week ago so can give a quick update of our experiences for anyone it might help....

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Hey, I entered China yesterday from Irkeshtam pass. Here are the key points:
-Belgian passport with tukish and iraqi stamps on it
-X2 chinese visa...
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Last post by merodrem
Wed May 31, 2023 6:46 am
When will Azerbaijan open its borders?

Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman « Tue May 30, 2023 3:42 pm
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by TrevtheCanuck » Wed Aug 17, 2022 6:08 pm
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Does anyone have any current info or links for the land border opening September 1st between Georgia and Az? This is the most recent one I've...

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Hi all. Just one question I know that you can not enter Azerbaijan from Georgia but can you at least be able to leave Azerbaijan to Georgia?

You...
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Last post by TheNonFlyingDutchman
Tue May 30, 2023 3:42 pm
Matsimi - Balakan Border Crossing Reports (Georgia - Azerbaijan)

Last post by Lagerfeld « Tue May 30, 2023 7:42 am
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by marten568 » Wed May 02, 2018 8:00 am
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I did not see a topic for this border. We crossed this border in our own vehicle in April 2018 from georgia to azerbaijan. Scenic drive and...

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I'm EU citizen too, I went to a travel agency in Italy to ask for infos about the crossing from Az to Ge, they told I have to bring documents to...
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Last post by Lagerfeld
Tue May 30, 2023 7:42 am
Train booking on Kazakhstan railways

Last post by rajivms « Tue May 30, 2023 12:04 am
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by rajivms » Mon May 29, 2023 8:34 am

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I am trying to book a train from Shymkent to Almaty on Kazakhastan railways but haven't been successful.
The website Railways.kz requires a...

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Just an update on the train booking. I ended up using the whatsapp number of the tickets booking site and the official Kazakhstan Railways site...

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Last post by rajivms
Tue May 30, 2023 12:04 am
Overland border crossing from China

Last post by XavierV « Mon May 29, 2023 1:46 am
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by XavierV » Mon May 31, 2021 2:49 am
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Hi all,

I've been following this forum for quite some time, chasing information and way forward for my future plan. So first, thanks to all for your...

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I didn’t post many thing in here, but the trip has started!! Now getting in the mountains of Qinghai after an epic 2nd day, 600km away from beijing...
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Last post by XavierV
Mon May 29, 2023 1:46 am
Tashkent to Shymkent border crossing Q&A

Last post by Plastic Brontosaurus « Sat May 27, 2023 3:55 pm
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by trevor warman » Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:50 am
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Tashkent to Shymkent via Chernyaevka border crossing..

from TSUM department store, green bus #97 1000 UZSom to near Yunusobod Bazaar.. then mini...

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Taxi-walk-taxi from Tashkent to Shymkent and back:

So with the bus cancelled (see post above this one), I took a Yandex cab from Tashkent to the...
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Last post by Plastic Brontosaurus
Sat May 27, 2023 3:55 pm
Korday border crossing reports (Almaty-Bishkek)

Last post by Bouncingaround « Wed May 24, 2023 12:41 pm
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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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Found a comfortable ride on inDrive from Almaty to Korday for 20,000 tenge. The driver then organised a second driver from Korday to Bishkek for...
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Last post by Bouncingaround
Wed May 24, 2023 12:41 pm
Armenia - Nagorno-Karabakh border crossings

Last post by trikolka « Wed May 24, 2023 10:47 am
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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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just a small update : in the little vulkanisatsia workshop where I stopped today because of a puncture, they confirmed me that Azerbaijani army...

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Last post by trikolka
Wed May 24, 2023 10:47 am
Bus or train from Almaty to China still operational?

Last post by alethialee « Tue May 23, 2023 11:09 am
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by TravellerDeQuebec » Wed Mar 22, 2023 10:25 pm

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Now that China has begun to give tourist Visas again, I am considering going through China to South Korea this summer. However, to do so I would want...

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For now no train from Almaty to Urumqi, you can go by a shared taxi from Almaty to zharkent, then there is shuttle bus to khorgos(pass border at...

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Last post by alethialee
Tue May 23, 2023 11:09 am
Tajikistan (Pamir Highway border to Afganistan) safety update

Last post by arnebleijenberg « Tue May 23, 2023 5:12 am
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by Girardelli » Mon May 15, 2023 3:27 am

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Dear Caravanistan community

We are planning a trip on the pamir highway for June 2023 with our own car. As most of the european embassies advise...

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The closure was temporary, and short compared to longer term closures in previous years. It’s open now, but that could change if there is another...

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Last post by arnebleijenberg
Tue May 23, 2023 5:12 am
Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan

Last post by willemspie « Thu May 18, 2023 6:01 am
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by energico » Wed May 17, 2023 6:50 pm

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Hello, I am in uzbekistan.

In a few days I will go to Tajikistan.

Is the border with Afghanistan open on the narrow side, to go to Pakistan?...

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No

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Last post by willemspie
Thu May 18, 2023 6:01 am
Beshariq border crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan, Fergana Valley)

Last post by Girardelli « Tue May 16, 2023 4:54 am
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by irishmcbride » Sun Aug 14, 2016 9:21 am
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Went through this crossing a couple of days ago, was much smoother than anticipated, although time consuming.

Taxi from Fergana to the crossing took...

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We did not have to show any test entering to Tajikistan (this was on the 13th of may).

It was still strange the next day going back to Usbekistan....
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Last post by Girardelli
Tue May 16, 2023 4:54 am
Khunjerab Pass (China-Pakistan border) Q&A

Last post by Roadtophnompenh « Mon May 15, 2023 7:36 am
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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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last week the first pakistani buss crossed the border with turists int china. I made it up to the border in october when the border was still closed,...
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Last post by Roadtophnompenh
Mon May 15, 2023 7:36 am
Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon (AF-TJ) border updates

Last post by lauralobster « Wed May 10, 2023 3:31 pm
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by steven » Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:13 am
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Please post your updates on the Shir Khan Bandar - Panji Poyon border between Dushanbe and Kunduz below.

We summarize all info on the border...

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Hi Cery, how long does it take to get an Afghan visa in Islamabad and how much does it cost? Do they ask for standard documentation or something else...
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Wed May 10, 2023 3:31 pm

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