Tips for Turkmenistan (or other stans also)
Howdy, Im in Ankara, almost finished collecting visas for the Stans. (I'll post a thread of how it all went, problems, etc, once I am done)
anyhow, I got 5 days of transit thru turkmen. I've heard alot of stories, but not much firsthand accounts.
Since its transit, I know I have to stay to the route, but how close? if I want to see something 5km off the road, is it ok? Also, in the cities, as they are on the route, & not many roads going to/from, Im guessing its ok to wander around a bit? I'd like to spend a day in Ashkabet, and maybe 2 nites. Hotels easy to find? are they all 5 star expensive palaces, o are there cheaper ones anyone has been to?
My route it from Turkmenbashi to Samarkland. Then I'll take the Pamir hiway & once in Russia, I'll head east.
thanks in advance for any help/ideas
Doug
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