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   Recent advise about Central Route Kabul - Herat?

   by lotospeak 05 May 2012

   Hi everybody, I am thinking about visit in Afganistan this summer/fall (September) and making overland trip from Tajikistan to Iran,…

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   RE: FFS!

   by Quailia 03 May 2012

   Without a doubt America's influence in Afghanistan has been part of the problem. My understanding (based on a lot of reading, I have…

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   RE: Myanmar by bike?

   by montyman 02 May 2012

   we all dream of overland through Burma but sadly not able to do so you can however cycle down the karakoram from China through Pakistan…

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   RE: Afghanistan FAQ & Security Thread

   by Dreamzilla 23 March 2012

   Thank you Emmeff! I ask about Kandahar because the bus to Kabul takes this route and I'm surprised by this fact as I understand it's…

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   RE: Afghanistan FAQ & Security Thread

   by emmeff 23 March 2012

   You're asking whether the northern and central routes are safe, at the same time as proposing to travel to Kandahar. Weird priorities.…

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   RE: Afghanistan FAQ & Security Thread

   by Dreamzilla 21 March 2012

   Hi! Happy nowruz! What about the northern and central route these days? Are these routes open for traffic? Do I need a special permit?…

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   like a match lit up

   by ooaiosq 17 March 2012

   
   He wasn't thrilled about going on another deployment," Browne said. "He was…

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   usual procedure to keep

   by ooaiosq 17 March 2012

   
   He wasn't thrilled about going on another deployment," Browne said. "He was…

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   RE: Should we begin the evacuation of secular/educated people from Afghanistan?

   by Drovers_Dog 12 March 2012

   Last I heard there weren't too many - Werner Von Brauns launching V1s from Kandahar.

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    RE: Obama's misadventure in Afghanistan takes yet another grim turn

    by lynnekeys 11 March 2012

    +US soldier kills Afghan civilians in Kandahar+ ? Hasn't that been the state of affairs for a long time now? It's the reason the Afghan…

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    Obama's misadventure in Afghanistan takes yet another grim turn

    by windblowner 11 March 2012

    [US soldier kills Afghan civilians in Kandahar |http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17330205] +A US soldier in Afghanistan has killed…

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    Re: short trip to Kandahar?

    by bluesky51 27 November 2011

    You must have a death wish, my dear friend. Kandahar is not, repeat, not safe for tourist travel. You could be kidnapped, sold to AQ,…

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    RE: Questions about Uzbekistan travel

    by danielsprague 04 September 2011

    You could see the typical tourist stuff in that time, but there's plenty more to see beyond that if you had the time. It won't be so…

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    RE: Safety in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia - an experience

    by dungenessa 25 August 2011

    I went to Tripoli last month and nothing happened. Can't understand why people say it's scary. I'm off to Kandahar, then Kabul, Baghdad…

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    RE: Overland in Afghanistan

    by Kristofka 12 August 2011

    There is a crossing on Turkmen-Afghan border northern from Andkhoy (between Mazar and Maimana) to Lebap province of Turkmenistan. All…

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    RE: Overland in Afghanistan

    by Kristofka 12 August 2011

    Hello, Regayov! Sorry for posting you so late, if you kept your itinerary you are still in Afghanistan, but may be I can help you a bit.…

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    Re: short trip to Kandahar?

    by thriftydavies 13 July 2011

    I have recent experience of Kandahar and trust me what everyone says above is correct. You ask what the threat actually is?.. it varies…

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    Re: Safe to travel in October

    by molsons 30 June 2011

    I don't think I'll opt for a caravan holiday in Cornwall. I'm going to sign off now and get ready for a trip to Afghanistan. I heard…

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    RE: Is Naples really dangerous?

    by fluffy_bunny 29 June 2011

    Naples is definitely the edgiest city in Italy. And it does have one of the higher crime rates in the country. But, it is by no means…

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    RE: short trip to Kandahar?

    by emmeff 20 June 2011

    I don't see why you're so insistent on going to Kandahar. There are plenty of other interesting destinations in Afghanistan, many also…

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    RE: short trip to Kandahar?

    by JakJones 20 June 2011

    Jad, Sorry for the snide comment before but it is what really happened. All the Afghan friends i have think it is a daft idea. I don't…

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    RE: short trip to Kandahar?

    by jad1990 20 June 2011

    Thanks a lot for your responses! .. But I was hoping that someone could perhaps specify the dangers a bit more .. I find it very hard…

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    RE: Questions : visa extension, money, roads

    by danielsprague 17 June 2011

    -Yes, you can extend yor visa in Mazar-e Sharif (I did it) and I think Herat too. -There are ATMs in Herat and Mazar, but no guarantee…

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    Best Climate for a trip to SE Asia from Mid Sept to Mid October

    by invinnieveritas 07 June 2011

    Hello everyone! Am coming back from a tour of duty in Kandahar, Afghanistan in Mid September and am looking for a nice place to relax…

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    Best Climate and weather for a trip to SE Asia in Mid Sept-October

    by invinnieveritas 07 June 2011

    Hello everyone! Am coming back from a tour of duty in Kandahar, Afghanistan in Mid September and am looking for a nice place to relax…