How to cross the Shir Khan border from Tajikistan to Afghanistan
March 28, 2024
Here’s what you need to know to travel by road from Tajikistan (Panji Poyon) to Afghanistan (Shir Khan Bandar).
Capital: Dushanbe | Language: Tajik, Russian | Currency: Somoni | Religion: Islam | Population: 8.7 million
Tajikistan immediately calls to mind the Pamirs – a region of soaring snowcapped mountains, rocky valleys, barren plateaus, and high-altitude passes. That’s why this wild, starkly beautiful place is aptly nicknamed ‘The Roof of the World’.
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Border to border: an unexpected journey in Afghanistan
January 28, 2024
So this was it. We drove slowly through the greyness over the Friendship bridge between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. There was no time to question the wisdom of our decision. I couldn’t think about it anyway, what with ‘I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus’ still stuck in my head.
Central Asia travel guide: our itinerary for a month in the ‘stans
June 17, 2019
This is a guide to inspire and help you plan an independent trip in Central Asia. It follows our route with information about border crossings, trains, and things to do along the way.
Self-Driving the Pamir Highway: Eight Days on the ‘Roof of the World’
May 28, 2019
Self-driving the Pamir Highway is one of the world’s ultimate roadtrips. This guide is our eight day itinerary, and the information you need to plan your trip.
An Epic Road Trip: Adventures on the Pamir Highway
May 22, 2019
Self-driving the Pamir Highway: one of the world’s ultimate roadtrips. Wondering what you’ll find along the way? Here’s what we did in an eight-day trip.
How to cross the Shir Khan border from Tajikistan to Afghanistan
March 28, 2024
Here’s what you need to know to travel by road from Tajikistan (Panji Poyon) to Afghanistan (Shir Khan Bandar).
Border to border: an unexpected journey in Afghanistan
January 28, 2024
So this was it. We drove slowly through the greyness over the Friendship bridge between Tajikistan and Afghanistan. There was no time to question the wisdom of our decision. I couldn’t think about it anyway, what with ‘I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus’ still stuck in my head.
Central Asia travel guide: our itinerary for a month in the ‘stans
June 17, 2019
This is a guide to inspire and help you plan an independent trip in Central Asia. It follows our route with information about border crossings, trains, and things to do along the way.
Self-Driving the Pamir Highway: Eight Days on the ‘Roof of the World’
May 28, 2019
Self-driving the Pamir Highway is one of the world’s ultimate roadtrips. This guide is our eight day itinerary, and the information you need to plan your trip.
An Epic Road Trip: Adventures on the Pamir Highway
May 22, 2019
Self-driving the Pamir Highway: one of the world’s ultimate roadtrips. Wondering what you’ll find along the way? Here’s what we did in an eight-day trip.