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  1. udo1 avatar

    RE: Going to Afghanistan in September

    by udo1 13 September 2011

    I have been to Herat and Mazar about a year ago, and to Kabul again four months ago, so the information is not that up-to-date, and I…

  2. gitarist avatar

    RE: Going to Afghanistan in September

    by gitarist 11 September 2011

    to be honest, I don't think anyone can provide any adequate info about herat right now. some places i hear it's still ok there, some other…

  3. whereamiplease avatar

    RE: Going to Afghanistan in September

    by whereamiplease 11 September 2011

    Yeah, you can move by taxi pretty easy. Most drivers know a little English, some even know a lot. Some of the drivers at the airport are…

  4. anaya avatar

    RE: Questions about Uzbekistan travel

    by anaya 09 September 2011

    Safety wise there is no problems. I went as far as Termiz, the bordertown to Afghanistan. And you couldnt tell the difference from the…

  5. anaya avatar

    RE: 1 week Uzbekistan

    by anaya 09 September 2011

    Hi, Im in Uzbekistan right now. have been travelling for 3 weeks and have one week left. I havent had any problems at all. Mostly I have…

  6. gitarist avatar

    Re: Going to Afghanistan in September

    by gitarist 08 September 2011

    I saw it. but need also the same kind of info about mazar and herat. did you move by taxis in kabul? was it difficult to catch a taxi…

  7. whereamiplease avatar

    Re: Going to Afghanistan in September

    by whereamiplease 07 September 2011

    I went to Kabul a few weeks ago and posted a lengthy report on here. It has guesthouse info.

  8. pimparipo avatar

    RE: Dragoman Istanbul to Beijing

    by pimparipo 07 September 2011

    I made a similar yourney in the last year, from Istambul to Beijing, passing Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyztan and finally…

  9. Mjgoali avatar

    RE: Afghanistan FAQ & Security Thread

    by Mjgoali 07 September 2011

    flights to faizabad, as far as i know, is easiest to be booked in Afghanistan, f.x. in Kabul. Go to Ariana or Kam air office, and plan…

  10. Bombus7 avatar

    Foreigners recently killed in Afghanistan

    by Bombus7 06 September 2011

    Just another reminder that even in "safe" areas of Afghanistan there can be problems. While Afghanistan doesn't get many tourists, at…

  11. gitarist avatar

    Re: 2 Germans missing in Afghanistan

    by gitarist 06 September 2011

    I have just got a mail from Norwegian embassy in Afghanistan while I was trying to register at the embassy during my stay in the country.…

  12. chriskean1 avatar

    RE: Questions about Uzbekistan travel

    by chriskean1 06 September 2011

    +maybe -10 if you're really unlucky, probably hovering around 0+ (That's centigrade, FYI.) We went in late January and the weather was…

  13. jcravens42 avatar

    RE: Afghanistan FAQ & Security Thread

    by jcravens42 05 September 2011

    The bodies of two Germans who went missing nearly three weeks ago while hiking in the Hindu Kush mountains were found in sacks under a…

  14. gitarist avatar

    Going to Afghanistan in September

    by gitarist 05 September 2011

    Hey! I am a 28 y.o. Norwegian/Russian dude going to Afghanistan in September 2011. I will do it partly by organized tour, partly independ…

  15. cbcors avatar

    Questions about Uzbekistan travel

    by cbcors 04 September 2011

    Hey guys- a few quick questions about traveling in Uzbekistan. I am planning on perhaps going there in december as a solo traveler from…

  16. sunnysea avatar

    RE: six weeks apartment rental outside Schengen zone

    by sunnysea 02 September 2011

    Geez...Istanbul was a good idea and there are a lot of incredible things about Turkey. But why is it so hard to understand that it is…

  17. vonwerden avatar

    RE: Amman Grocery Store

    by vonwerden 02 September 2011

    Big LOL :-) This is Jordan, not Afghanistan. Be assured, there are plenty of grocery and convenience / neighbourhood stores all over…

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    Re: Driving in Iran/Pakistan

    by emmeff 02 September 2011

    The FCO (and its counterparts in other countries) always overstates risks so as to avoid incurring liability. Turkey > Iran > Pakistan…

  19. chitralguyimran avatar

    RE: Overland Iran, Pakistan, India

    by chitralguyimran 30 August 2011

    Bonjour mon ami, The route through Chitral to Gilgit ( if you're asking about that ) Mastuj, Shandoor pass (that is not dangerous) Phand…

  20. LovetheworldNL avatar

    RE: Overland Iran, Pakistan, India

    by LovetheworldNL 30 August 2011

    @chitralguyimran, a bit off-topic, but do you think it is save to go through Chitral? I know it's a dangerous mountainpass and everything,…

  21. JakJones avatar

    Re: Guides in Afghanistan

    by JakJones 30 August 2011

    [This thread has more travel companies that work in Afghanistan|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1996254] This…

  22. michalknitl avatar

    RE: Do all you realy go...I don`t think so

    by michalknitl 29 August 2011

    I might go as well... not sure... Now in Kyrgystan, till September 10th, more or less.. later Tajik and maybe Afgan... Do you know some…

  23. oneric avatar

    RE: Guides in Afghanistan

    by oneric 29 August 2011

    Thank you! I've contacted them for more information.

  24. emmeff avatar

    RE: Guides in Afghanistan

    by emmeff 29 August 2011

    Read this thread for some information about the two companies that get the most mentions on TT: [Afghan Logistics and Tours/Herat safety|htt…

  25. oneric avatar

    Guides in Afghanistan

    by oneric 29 August 2011

    Hello LP! I've been looking at travel to Afghanistan for a while now and I am curious if it is at all possible to hire a guide for…

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