Turkmenistan Travel Blogs
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- The Big Year Out-Ashgabhat The White CityAshgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan. It’s known for its white marble buildings and grandiose national monuments. From my visit in 2012 Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 19, 2018
- The Big Year Out-Darvarza Gas crater at night/ Turkmenistan Night time video which I took with my Canon 1100D camera whilst on our trip to Turkmenistan and this is one of the three Darvarza Gas craters. Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 19, 2018
- The Big Year Out-Anau Fort Turkmenistan During my journey along the Silk Route in 2012-2013 I visited Turkmenistan, here are my pictures from the Anau Fort just before we entered the Karakum desert. Both stunning places that I had to share Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 19, 2018
- The Big Year Out- Turkmenbashi Gypjak Mosque The mosque was built in 2002-2004 on the initiative of Turkmenbashi and named after him. Its word-for-word translation means “the mosque of Turkmenbashi spirituality” or “the mosque of spirit of Turkmenbashi”. By the way the mosque is located in Gypja Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 19, 2018
- The Big Year Out - Merv Photos [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/936243/1842667_13392617227507.jpg thumb=https://photos.t Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 18, 2018
- The Big Year Out - Nisa Photos [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/936243/1842667_13392631311117.jpg thumb=https://photos.t Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 18, 2018
- The Big Year Out - Ashgabat Photos [img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/936243/1842667_13392624742891.jpg thumb=https://photos.t Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 18, 2018
- The Big Year Out-Turkmenistan Ahhhh I hear you say, you too can have your own pet viper visit you in camp in Dehkistan, this is his release safely the next morning, when i had better light to picture him w Posted by TheJohnsons in The Silk Route & SEA 2012 The Johnsons | Jun 18, 2018
- Day 27 Tuesday Sunrise at Darwasa CraterI woke early, 5.45 am and joined 2 others for a drive back up to the gas crater to see the sunrise. It was great to see it in day light and feel the heat on a cold morning. I Posted by Potatolady in Heading Along the Silk Road | Apr 29, 2018
- Day 26 Ashgabat to Darwasa craterToday it was possible to have a relaxed morning as back locker was at the later time of 11.30 am. The truck was now virtually full but there was still plenty of space. Our first stop was at the market for Posted by Potatolady in Heading Along the Silk Road | Apr 29, 2018
- Day 25 Ashgabat Sunday MarketAt 10.00a.m we met in reception to go to the Ashgabat Sunday Market. There were 21 of us, as another 9 people had joined the group. The market used to be in the desert but now it is a concrete Posted by Potatolady in Heading Along the Silk Road | Apr 29, 2018
- Day 24 Turkmenbashi to AshgabatToday was an early start as we needed to drive the 570km to Ashgabat. After an omelette and coffee breakfast it was time to load Tallulah and start the day's journey. Our guide told us a bit about Turkmenbashi and Turkmenistan. Posted by Potatolady in Heading Along the Silk Road | Apr 25, 2018
- Day 23 Arriving inTurkmenistanWe arrived in Turkmenistan waters and were now on Turkmenistan time so one hour ahead of Azerbaijan. At about 2am I visited the toilet and we were still moving, then at about 4am it sounded like we dropped anchor. We were Posted by Potatolady in Heading Along the Silk Road | Apr 22, 2018
- The start of the Silk Road [center][/center] Waking up in the desert, taking one last look at the Door Posted by kmmk17 in World Travels 🌍 | Sep 26, 2016
- A night at the Door to Hell Waking up in the mountains we made our way back by minibus to Ashgabat. We first stopped off at the Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque, located in Gypjak, just outside the capital. This impressive Posted by kmmk17 in World Travels 🌍 | Sep 25, 2016
- Wacky Ashgabat & The Kopet Dag Over the last few years having settled into working life I have tried to spread my holidays throughout the year, with many short weekends away, as well as a big holiday lasting a week or tw Posted by kmmk17 in World Travels 🌍 | Sep 24, 2016
- TurkmenistanWe spent three days in the country, basing ourselves in the capital, Ashgabat. For a history of the country, see: [[https://www.britannica.com/place/Turkmenistan]] This country Posted by janejoe in Central Asia - The "Stans" | Jun 30, 2017
- Stan: TurkmenThe Central Asian adventures began with my flight into Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. I had a tour for this country booked, primarily because a booked tour is a requirement to get the tourist visa. Posted by ksbacon in Bacon on the road | Sep 29, 2016
- Mary, TurkmenistanHotel: Stay at the Yrsgal Hotel - really friendly family run place and the your woman at reception speaks excellent English and is very helpful. Food: Recommend the Yrsgal cafe (not the restaurant which is actually a private night club), where Posted by UnwindRoad in Unwind on the Silk Road | Oct 21, 2014
- AshgabatBuses: A new long-distance bus station opened just outside the city in September. It's a fantastic, airport departure lounge type of place, with everything super organised for the ten of buses that depart here every day! We got a taxi Posted by UnwindRoad in Unwind on the Silk Road | Oct 16, 2014
- The Gate to Hell and rest of Turkmenistan!What kind of weird bunny is this little known country then? [float=right][/float] Beginning Posted by askgudmundsen in Asia Less Travelled | Jul 3, 2013
- Border Troubles pt. I[float=left][/float]What do you do when one of the world’s worst police states issues you a vis Posted by askgudmundsen in Asia Less Travelled | Jun 30, 2013
- Uzbekistan and TurkmenistanHello, I write this from Iran and it feels absolutely fantastic to be here after a Hyde and Jekyll last few weeks. When traveling in Central Asia visas become the absolute bane of your life, swapping stories about them is Posted by carlswall in 2wyvernsonmychest | Sep 3, 2011
- Enter the 'StansWe have made it safely to Central Asia, the land of the 'Stans. After a rather dramatic and expensive exit from Azerbaijan (more on that some other time). Our ship, my namesake, Professor Gul, cruised into the turquoise habour of Posted by chrisgulik in Eurostar to Auckland | Jul 22, 2012
- TurkmenistanTour details We visited Turkmenistan as part of a Central Asia tour organised by the UK based travel agent Undiscovered Destinations. Most people visiting Turkmenistan must do so via a local tour operator and be accompanied by a tour guide through Posted by bsmethers in Travel Logs | May 31, 2011
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