Posts by Happyjet

Hi there, the land borders are still closed in Azerbaijan. So to get to Kazakhstan, you’ll need to go either through Russia or through Iran and Turkmenistan. I also recommend going via Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Absolutely stunning! You can find lots of up-to-date info on Central Asia on caravanistan.com or journalofnomads.com (in English)

Hi Guy, according to the (Chinese) agency I contacted, drivers over 70 have to take an exam (medical?) to drive in China. "to drive a car, the age shall be over 18 years old, but if the applicant is over 70, it is required to pass an examination before obtaining a license." Do you want me to look into getting more precise details?

Hi there, in April 2025 we’re heading out in our 4x4 Land Cruiser with a roof-top tent, from southern France to Mongolia. To tackle some of the tracks—which we might not want to do alone—we’re looking for another 4x4 (or more) to join us for parts of the journey. Here’s the rough (and flexible) plan: July 2025 Tajikistan (Pamir Highway) August 2025 Kyrgyzstan Mid-September to mid-October 2025 Mongolia. So if you think you’ll be in the same places at the same time, give us a shout! See you soon! !

Hi there, in April 2025 we’re heading out from southern France to Mongolia in our 4x4 Land Cruiser. We’d like to cross from Kazakhstan into China in early September and spend two weeks driving through Xinjiang (no visa required). We’re looking for other vehicles to join us and split the cost of the mandatory guide in China. Any takers?