Central Asia

Hey guys looking for last minute travel buddies who are maybe already in Asia or planning on heading to Asia, looking to visit Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Cambodia and Laos am fairly flexible with dates and where to go, drop me a message if anyone else heading on a similar adventure! :)

Hi im visting Semey/Semipalatinsk in july and was wondering if any one of you knew of a place to rent a car or dirtbike?

Thanks for the help! :)

Can anybody recommend an agency that works for 10 or more years already with good reputaiton? I want to be sure to have a great tour!

I have red few times about police in Bishkek especially which ripss off travellers - want passport and then try to get / still some money. Also last guidebook LP writes about that.
I wonder whether now the situation is still the same.

Should I still affraid of guys in blue?

If yes, do you have any trikck on them in such a situation?

thanks
kris

Hello. In July ill be crossing from KG to Kashgar. Anyone with recent experience? Best way? Thx

Hello guys,

we are planning to rent a 4x4 car in Bishkek in June 2017. We would like to see as much as possible, especially mountains and nature. Do you have any ideas where to go? Do anybody has some experiences with such trip in Kyrgyzstan?

Any advice will be appreciated.

PS: We prefer camping.

Thank you!

Hi
Has anyone used left-luggage place in Tashkent station?Do they open every day for 24hours?
Also I'd like to know the price.

Thank you!

I'm planning a four to seven day visit to Turkmenistan next April. I am a solo traveler looking to join a tour group. Can someone recommend good tour companies - say mid range? Thanks.

Hey fellow travelers,

This is a little last minute but I've decided to extend my work trip in Astana to travel to Almaty this coming weekend, Thursday June 15- Saturday June 17.

All the travel agency tours are super pricey for a single traveler.. wondering if anyone would want to join? Or do a trip on our own?

I'm interested to see Kolsai Lake, Kandy Lake and Assy Plateau... but am open for suggestions. Is there a cheaper way to do this other than booking a tour?

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Hey everyone,

I had a quick search in the forums already but couldn't find much about hiking in the Altai so was wondering if someone could answer a few questions or point me in the right direction.
We plan to visit in July/August so weather shouldn't be a problem.
1. The LP guide recommends joining a tour group in the region but do you have to go with a guide or is it possible to hike independently?
2. If it's possible without a guide are there any good maps/written hiking guides available…