Thanks a lot guys !!!! Thats exactly the kind of infomation and personal experiences I was hoping for  I will take local advise at the border, and if I get no warnings, I will take the blue route through Kizlyar. Otherwise the red..
WesleyDRZ400 - thanks for the photos. Looks lovely
danielsprague - thanks for the visa application hints
Travelbug - a few question please?
1. "..there is a slow, muddy, broken stretch in the marshlands before Astrakhan." - How long and bad is this stretch? Will I be able to ride the 800+ km from Tbilisi to Astrakhan in 2 or 3 days easily?
2. In another post, you write: "This may be of importance for overlanders who intend to cross the border between Russia and Azerbaijan - which is now open." - Very interesting!!! That would be even easier for me, as I need to go to Baku to get visas. Do you think this route is safe enough? And how bad are road conditions along the caspian sea?
Any suggestions for places to stay along the way (blue route) in the cheaper end will be appreciated also. Recommendations for a good cheap hotel in Grtozny, Kizlyar, Lagan or Astrakhan maybe?
Again, thanks a lot!! Its amazing how helpful people on this forum are!!
Happy travels to you all
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From Georgia to the Stans and then through russia or china to south east asia 2014 on Honda Africa Twin.
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