Border Crossing

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Flying from Bucharest to London with Romanian Tarom Airlines!

Our one-year backpacking trip, which began on 14 September 2022, is coming to an end: on 7 September 2023 we flew from B...
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Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest by Train: A Complete DIY Border Crossing Guide via Gorna Oryahovica

After two wonderful nights exploring the medieval hills of Veliko Tarnovo, it was time to cross the border into Romania, with our final destination being the capital city of Bucharest. While many travelers opt for long-distance buses, we decided to experience this international journey by rail. Crossing from Bulgaria to Romania by train is an […]

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Erdine to Plovdiv via Kapıkule: How to Cross the Turkey-Bulgaria Border on Foot: A Dramatic Journey

When traveling overland from Edirne, Turkey, to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, there is one critical rule every backpacker and independent traveler must know: the Kapıkule border checkpoint is strictly a vehicle-only crossing, and crossing on foot is completely forbidden. During our summer travels in 2023, a sudden hotel Wi-Fi crash left us without internet access the night […]

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We Flew from Almaty to Ankara with Pegasus Airlines

After a relaxing stay in Almaty recovering from sickness, we decided to fly to Ankara, Turkey.The number of internationa...
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Bishkek to Almaty Border Crossing: from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan

After two nights in Bishkek, we crossed the border into Kazakhstan and travelled to Almaty.The border point on the Kyrgy...
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Border Crossing from Margilan to Kyrgyzstan Via Izboskan: Final Destination is Arslanbob.

After an overnight stay in Margilan and a visit to silk factories, we crossed the border from Izboskan into Kyrgyzstan.T...
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Border Crossing Guide: Panjakent (Tajikistan) to Samarkand (Uzbekistan) 2026 Update

After one night in Panjakent, we crossed the border into Samarkand. The distance from Panjakent to Samarkand is approxim...
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Denau to Dushanbe Border Crossing: from Uzbekistan to Tajikistan

After a night at our friends in Denau, we crossed the border into Tajikistan to Dushanbe.The border crossing points we u...
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How to Cross the Border from Nunukan to Tawau by Ferry: A Complete Guide

Want to cross the border from Indonesia to Malaysia by boat? Our complete guide covers how to buy international ferry tickets from Nunukan to Tawau, register your passport, navigate immigration, and cross the Borneo border stress-free!
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Indonesia Arrival Visa problems at Makassar Airport: from Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia

We flew from Cebu, Philippines, to Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia. Stayed overnight and the following day flew from Kuala Lum...