…check XE.com. In this guide, I’ll denote prices using the “Rs.” prefix. In large cities, there are are plenty of ATMs that will accept foreign cards. In more rural areas…
…$80 for 2nd class Beijing – Xi’an – 4.5 hours, $74 for 2nd class Xi’an – Chengdu – 3 hours, $38 for 2nd class Hong Kong – Shanghai – 8.5…
…Poland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Greece, Slovenia, Netherlands, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia Asia – Brunei, Japan,…
…USA 30 days visa-free: Canada, Cuba, Germany, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay 21 days visa-free: Philippines 14 days visa-free: Hong Kong 2 – Mongolia visa at…
…Tourist transport – $300 one-way from Ishkashim to Sarhad-e-Broghil Local shared cars – $35-$60 one-way from Ishkashim to Sarhad-e-Broghil Donkey – 500A ($6.20) per day, including owner Horse – 1000A…
…learn a few basic words in Kyrgyz, you’ll make someone’s day. Easy ones are “rakhmat” (thank you) and “as-salaam-alaikum” (hello). Getting to Kyrgyzstan 11 – Overlanding into Kyrgyzstan is possible:…
…via the Pamir Highway and Wakhan Valley (and hop into Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor if you’re up for it!). After Dushanbe, visit Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains (if you’re not yet tired of…
…certain parts of the country, you’ll also find Uzbek, Turkmen, Balochi, Pashai, Nuristani, Wakhi, and Kyrgyz being spoken. English is hard to come by in Afghanistan, especially outside of Kabul….
…Where to stay in Karimabad Budget: I recommend Old Hunza Inn – it’s a ‘popular’ place for foreign backpackers. Rs. 1500 for a double room Luxury: The Hunza Serena Inn…
