The top 10 things to see and do in Samarkand (Uzbekistan)
bySamarkand is one of the greatest Silk Road cities. Throughout the centuries it has been taken by the great emperors (Alexander the Great, Genghis…
Tips & Tricks
Travelling during ramadan
yes or no?
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Are you going to visit a Muslim country and your visit falls on Ramadan? Here are a few things that you should know when…
The Border Crossing – Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Uzbekistan
byBelow is some useful information about the Border Crossing from Beyneu (Kazakhstan) to Karakalpakistan (Uzbekistan), as well as a more detailed summary of the…
Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing
Baku to Aktau
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Below is some useful information about the Caspian Sea Ferry Crossing from Baku to Aktau (Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan) as well as a more detailed…
How To Get An Uzbek Visa
(As of June 2018)
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UPDATE AUGUST 2018 A few days after we got our visa as explained below, the Uzbek authorities have simplified the procedure to get a visa…
Azerbaijani Visa
(as of May 2018)
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The government of Azerbaijan has set as its goal the development of tourism so that the country can be again one of the top…
How to get an Iranian Visa
(as of March 2018)
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As Iran’s policy to open up to tourism is expanding, so travellers see the once difficult task of getting a tourist visa, get more…
Hazards and Risks of hiking in the mountains
byBefore venturing on any hike, it is necessary not to neglect the risks of hiking in the mountains. You will be out in the wild,…
What to Pack on a Long-Distance Cycling Trip?
byWhat to pack on a long-distance cycling trip? This is the one thing that kept banging in my head before leaving for South America….
Packing light for South America
byWell, packing light your motorbike for South America, and more specifically for a 6 month motorcycle trip, is not as complicated as it looks…
