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china without a guide
Yes someone sent me the link - I think it is on one of the other threads, I'll try and find it. To be honest when I read it, it all seemed a bit daunting and at the moment we are still dealing with renting the house, sorting work etc, ect and as newbie Overlanders I'm not sure I feel up to taking it on - however may feel different after we have made the break and are on the road.
What appeals most about this overlanding lark is the freedom and all of a sudden I feel tied up with - having to do things at certain times because of visa restrictions etc
no doubt will all be better once we are out on the road
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Yes there are quite a lot of visa restrictions but once you have a plan it all flows freely. Overlap your visas by a a few days or even a week where you can as this gives you the option to hang around or 'get out' of that great/crap country. Also don't be tight with your visas, pay a few extra $$$ to extend them. You never know whats going to happen, you may want to stay in one spot for weeks (ie the Pamirs) or have a breakdown requiring parts to be flown in. You wont want the stress of visas once that happens!
Also know the protocol for extending your visas incase the poop hits the fan. You will be better prepared to deal with it on the ground then.
Don't let this all worry you though, its far easier once you are on the road! You will be surprised how many people are out there travelling in remote areas and don't have a clue what they are doing!
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Crossing china
Hello,
Sure it'not easy to decide considering the difficulties from each part !
In my opinion, crossing China, even on a "pushy rythm" and not on the best conditions stays a very good way to combine in one trip Mongolia AND south east asia (i can not choose between those two...).
We are 2 vehicules confirmed to cross China in september (30 days), from Mongolia to Laos. We have other informal contacts ongoings.
Price gets "lower" if we are several vehicules traveling altogether.
Please let me know if your?re interested !
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Mickoobyrne.
Hi just a quick reply. I crossed China, Tibet and Mongolia then into Russia and on to Europe in 2009/2010. We used NAVO who were VERY good. Yes expensive but if you want to go that is the cost! Details of our trip are on my site toyotadreamingv1 there is a link to the Rottnest to Rotterdam trip there. You can ship from Russia or drive down into Laos then Thailand and ship from there. Remember that over landing does require spending lots of time doing visa " stuff" in fact it seems like that occupies you most of the time on some days, and other countries have other processes some easy some infuriating but heck it is their country and their process do just roll with it. Just decide to go, that is the hard part the rest is just process. Enjoy it all and if I can help in any way contact me on micko@mickoobyrne.com Cheers.
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Oops my website should read toyotadreaming.com
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Mickoobyrne.
Hi just a quick reply. I crossed China, Tibet and Mongolia then into Russia and on to Europe in 2009/2010. We used NAVO who were VERY good. Yes expensive but if you want to go that is the cost! Details of our trip are on my site toyotadreamingv1 there is a link to the Rottnest to Rotterdam trip there. You can ship from Russia or drive down into Laos then Thailand and ship from there. Remember that over landing does require spending lots of time doing visa " stuff" in fact it seems like that occupies you most of the time on some days, and other countries have other processes some easy some infuriating but heck it is their country and their process do just roll with it. Just decide to go, that is the hard part the rest is just process. Enjoy it all and if I can help in any way contact me on micko@mickoobyrne.com Cheers.
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.... What appeals most about this overlanding lark is the freedom and all of a sudden I feel tied up with - having to do things at certain times because of visa restrictions etc
no doubt will all be better once we are out on the road...
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I can identify with that feeling !
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getting ready!
Hi Trackdayrider
Hows the planning going? I had a look at your blog site and you look as if things are moving on pretty well. We are in headless chicken mode, just about to give up work this wk so all steam ahead then and try to pin down these pesky visas!
Looks like we maybe travelling at the same time so would be good to keep in touch and maybe meet up at some point
drop me a pm if you are interested
Suzanne and John
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