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Re: western Turkmenistan

by OGUICH 30 May 2012

1) As what you want is not exactly what you always get am I likely to get such entry/exit points? I did not get clearly what you want…
Sharing Travel Cost Late September

by TheBigBean 07 July 2011

Hi, I'm currently in the process of booking the trip detailed below through Stan Tours. If anyone would like to share any of the transpor…
Re: Help with my Itinerary!

by joepace123 06 September 2010

Turkmenabat (is it worth visiting?) No, not much. Mary (is it possible to fly there from Turkmenabat? No, just 2-3 hours drive) Ashgabat…
Help with my Itinerary!

by babahi 06 September 2010

Hi everybody! I will be going to Turkmenistan in the first week of October and am unsure about what to plan and for how long. Ideally,…
RE: Does this price sound reasonable?

by ubik 08 February 2010

Hi, The thing with Turkmenistan is that most of the really amazing sights are off the main highway, and thus you actually "need" a guide…
Does this price sound reasonable?

by minniegirl 28 January 2010

I am planning to travel to Turkmenistan next summer on my own and have been quoted $2275 + $190 single supplement (for a total of $2465)…
In Turkmenistan from next week

by postsovietica 01 December 2009

I'm 32 year old British guy travelling in Turkmenistan from 7th Dec until 21st Dec (Ashgabat - Darvaza - Konye Urgench - Dashogus -Turkmenab…
Turkmen Transit Visa Dates and Travel Details

by oraz282 01 July 2007

if you want to visit crater, better use travel agent. In July it is very hot and travel agent will need 15 - 20 days to process your applica…
Turkmenistan Transit Itinerary

by ubik 01 March 2007

I wonder if the local visa guy in Balkanabat isn't based in the high-end Nebitchi Hotel, there. I vaguely recall that is where he was…
Turkmenistan Transit Itinerary

by HobieOne 01 March 2007

Thanks for all of the suggestions.

I probably will try starting from Konye Urgench.

Re-reading a few of the posts I've…
Turkmenistan Transit Itinerary

by ubik 26 February 2007

Hi there -

If you've read my posts about Turkmenistan in the "Central Asia General Information" thread, then you'll…
Thaw in Turkmenistan?

by ubik 25 February 2007

Hmm... Could this be for real?

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Help my 'intro to Central Asia’ adventure in june

by ubik 24 February 2007

Hi there - first of all, may I recommend that you check out the many detailed posts found in the "Central Asia General Information"…
Central Asia General Information

by ubik 24 April 2006

*A Few More Notes About Turkmenistan:*

Well, I’m back from another foray into Central Asia and the Caucasus. I figured…
Central Asia General Information

by ubik 05 December 2005

*A Trans-Caspian Report: Part V, Turkmenistan (2):*

Okay, so you've explored Turkmenbashi city, the coast, and are now feeling…
HIGH SEASON IN RUSSIA

by ubik 27 November 2005

Europakorps, I just sent you a bunch of PMs about some of my previous travels in Central Asia, and as mentionned, as soon as I can write…
Central Asia General Information

by ubik 27 July 2004

*From Baku to Termez: Turkmenistan Report* After starting in Baku, I spent some time in Turkmenistan this past April, and was absolutely…
Turkmenistan To do : Sights, Hotels.

by ubik 11 July 2004

As I just posted in answer to another similar question, I was in Turkmenistan this past April, and was absolutely amazed by this country.…