- Is it still possible to travel through Iran with the current climate? If so does the 250cc limit apply or have they done away with that? Is a carnet required?
Borders are still open and visas are being issued, so it is possible. The 250 cc limit is mostly internet myth and was only applied for a very brief period sevral years ago. You don't technically need a CdP to enter Iran, the authorities can issue a temporary import permit but it takes either a local fixer or a good deal of patience and persistence to get it (and several hundred dollars in fees usually).
- Tajikistan via China seems to be a fairly common but expensive route. Any recommendations around avoiding paying the CCP? I can't seem to think of a better way.
Does it? Where did you read that? Pre-covid the China/Tajikistan border was open (Qolma Pass) but I don't recall if the overland agencies were using it. I've certainly not read any account of anyone travelling across the border crossing since China re-opened its borders. The usual route was Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan. You can avoid becoming a patron of the CCP by becoming a benefactor of the Taliban and crossing Afghanistan.
- Kazakhstan to Georgia seems problematic. It's obviously not recommended to travel through Russia but is that something that is really worth adhering to? I've heard it might be possible to still get a visa?
I have not heard of anyone having problems. Visas are still being issued as far as I am aware. Make your own decision on whether you wish to visit.
- Anyone know if it's possible to boat into Georgia?
From Kazakhstan? Take a look at the map. There used to be ferries from Chornomorsk (Ukraine) which are obviously no longer an option, and from Bulgaria.
- Also if anyone has any info on visas etc etc please let me know
Take lots of passport photos and clean dollar/euro bills.
EO
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