Central Asia

Maloye Allo, Zindon River, Zindon Valley, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Disc Taj 3, Tajikistan, Tajikistan Travel Guide, Travel Guide

The Ultimate Tajikistan Travel Guide

The Ultimate Tajikistan Travel Guide Updated December 2024,The Ultimate Tajikistan Travel Guide was originally written December 2016 Where Carib-blue glacial lakes reflect atmosphere scraping mountains, hospitality is something of legend and where travel is just opening up. Without a doubt traveling in Tajikistan is a rewarding experience. Wild and rugged, Tajikistan is a country that […]

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Astara Border Crossing, Azerbaijan border crossing, Astara, Iran, Azerbaijan
Asia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, Central Asia, Iran, Middle East

Crossing the Azerbaijan-Iran Border at Astara

Crossing the Azerbaijan-Iran Border at Astara Updated December 2024, Crossing the Azerbaijan-Iran Border at Astara was originally published in November 2022 I’ve crossed a number of borders at this point in time, several of which into and out of Iran– so this most recent trip brought me back to Iran, though a cheap(er) ticket lured

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OVIR registration Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Tajikistan

Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Dushanbe

Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Dushanbe Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Dushanbe was originally published in December 2024 If you’re entering Tajikistan visa-free or using the visa-on-arrival scheme and staying in the country for more than 10 business days, you will need to register with OVIR (Department of Visas and Registration of Foreign Citizens). If

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OVIR registration Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, Tajikistan

Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Khorog

Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Khorog Registering with Tajikistan OVIR in Khorog was originally published in December 2024 If you’re entering Tajikistan visa-free or using the visa-on-arrival scheme and staying in the country for more than 10 business days, you must register with OVIR (Department of Visas and Registration of Foreign Citizens). If you are

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Kashgar, Kashi, Xinjiang, China, Western China, Kashgar Travel Guide, Kashgar Travel, Kashi Travel, Kashi Travel Guide, Kashgar Old Town
Asia, Central Asia, China, City Guides, Travel Guide, Xinjiang

Kashgar Travel Guide: Xinjiang’s Oasis In The Chinese Far West

Kashgar Travel Guide Updated December 2024, The Kashgar Travel Guide was originally written in August 2018 Kashgar: The important Silk Road trading post at the junction of the Northern & Southern Routes in the extreme western fringes of China. Closer to the Middle East than it is to Beijing and a world away. Home to Uyghur

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Kaindy Lake, Kaindy, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Sunken Forest, Kaindy lake, Tien Shan
Asia, Central Asia, Hiking & Trekking, Kazakhstan, Travel Guide

Lake Kaindy & Kolsai Lakes: Everything You Need To Know

This publication is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Activity in Central Asia. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Nicole from The Adventures of Nicole and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or

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Fann Mountains, Fann Mountains Guide, Tajikistan, Tajikistan travel, Tajikistan travel guide, Tajikistan guide, Haft Kul, Tajikistan, Seven Lakes, 7 lakes, 7 lakes of Marguzor, Fann Mountains, Marguzor Lakes
Asia, Central Asia, Fann Mountains, Hiking & Trekking, Hiking in Tajikistan, Sughd, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Trekking The Haft Kul in Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains

Trekking Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes: The Haft Kul Updated December 2024, The Haft Kul Trek: Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes was originally written in May 2018 Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains are often overlooked in the shadow of the Pamir Highway by most paying a short visit to the country. For an alternative trip, these seven beautiful lakes that make up the Haft Kul

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Sheikh Massal ad Din Complex, Khujand, Tajikistan, Sheikh Musil ad Din, Sheikh Musilhiddin
Asia, Central Asia, City Guides, Sughd, Tajik Fergana Valley, Tajikistan, Travel Guide

Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to Do In Khujand

Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to do in Khujand Updated December 2024, Khujand Travel Guide + 14 Things to do in Khujand was originally written in December 2017 Leninabad sat protected by the Fann Mountains from much of the fighting that ensued during the 1990s Tajik Civil War that ravaged much of Tajikistan. In 1991

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Lake Alovaddin, Fann Mountains, Tajikistan
Asia, Central Asia, General Tajikistan, Tajikistan

Is Tajikistan Safe? The Short Answer: Yes

Is Tajikistan Safe? Generally, Yes Updated November 2024, Is Tajikistan Safe? was originally written in February 2019 Most people can’t point to Tajikistan on a map much less conjure up a single fact about the country. For the few that begin their research on visiting the country, many do stumble across my website and a common

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Jeti Oguz, horse, horses, Kyrgyz horse,Kyrgyz horses, Kyrgyzstan
Asia, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, Photo Essays

34 Photos That Will Make You Book A Ticket To Kyrgyzstan

This publication is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness, Trade, and Jobs Activity in Central Asia. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Nicole from The Adventures of Nicole and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or

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