The Stans Archives - Real Talk Travel

A short transport guide based on my experience travelling from Kochkor (Song Kul) to Jalal-Abad / Osh via Kazarman on the new China road.

An Afghanistan and Tajikistan border crossing guide that covers everything you need to know to cross the Sher Khan Bandar border confidently.

An independent guide to travel to Afghanistan without a tour based on my personal experience travelling through the country in 2024.

A travel guide to Kabul, Afghanistan | what to do, safe hotels, what food to try, tips for staying safe from a female traveller.

A concise guide by a female traveller on the safety of travelling in Afghanistan. Includes practical safety tips from personal experience.

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