Salman
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RE: Traveling Overland from Baku to Makhachkala?

I don't know about the other crossings. As for the bus, the reason you probably never saw it is that there's only one departure per day from Baku, so ...

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RE: Traveling Overland from Baku to Makhachkala?

Yes, that's possible, but from where the bus drops you off it's only about a five-minute walk to the checkpoint itself. Crossing the actual border on ...

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RE: Traveling Overland from Baku to Makhachkala?

That's not correct. This particular bus goes directly from Baku to the Samur border checkpoint, and there's also one from Sumgait. You can find inform...

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RE: Traveling Overland from Baku to Makhachkala?

There is actually a direct bus from Baku Bus Terminal to the border, but it only departs at 7:00 a.m., and it's best to buy your ticket in advance bec...

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RE: How to tell if a silk scarf is real silk at the Samarkand Bazaar?

Bargain or buy somewhere else. There is silk production in Uzbekistan, we just didn’t get there ourselves — didn’t have enough time.

4 months ago
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RE: How to tell if a silk scarf is real silk at the Samarkand Bazaar?

Ozon and Wildberries will help you — the same thing but twice cheaper. In general, they called me a devil out of a snuffbox and counted everything up ...

4 months ago
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RE: How to tell if a silk scarf is real silk at the Samarkand Bazaar?

If it smells like burnt wool then it’s silk, if it smells like something else then it’s fake. They tried to rip us off in 2025. You have to check ever...

4 months ago
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RE: Where to Buy Carpets in Bukhara?

They should, but there are many similar shops nearby, so while you’re walking there you’ll see other options along the way. You might be able to buy c...

4 months ago
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RE: Where to Buy Carpets in Bukhara?

12A Zargaron Street, just a few steps from the Kalyan Minaret.

4 months ago
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RE: Urgut Flea Market

Accommodation options there are kind of scarce.

4 months ago
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RE: First Trip to Tashkent for 3 Days – What to See and Where to Go?

If you’re interested in souvenirs, at Chorsu you can buy amazing women’s chapan coats. At the Main Post Office in the area of Amir Timur Square they s...

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RE: First Trip to Tashkent for 3 Days – What to See and Where to Go?

You’re welcome.I take all my guests along this route if they’re coming for a short time.Everyone is satisfied.

4 months ago
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RE: First Trip to Tashkent for 3 Days – What to See and Where to Go?

On the first day you can just walk around, explore the center, stroll to Tashkent City, and from there walk on foot to Magic City. On the second day...

4 months ago
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RE: Local Wine in Uzbekistan

There is local wine, different kinds, just look for something that suits your taste. I’ve tried local wine — sometimes it’s quite good, sometimes so-s...

5 months ago
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RE: Local Wine in Uzbekistan

Brandy and beer are fine, wine is hit or miss.

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