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kebabtomten 2 Jun 2009 15:30

Border crossings
 
Hi

Will be crossing Russia kazahkstan and kyrgystan in a couple of weeks.

Just wanted to know if there is anything I should think off at these three crossings.

ilesmark 2 Jun 2009 17:37

Try this http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...le-alert-38020

and this

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...r-russia-36333

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ive-sign-41522

Kirst 2 Jul 2009 01:37

As you will already have crossed, this is for anyone else reading...! My top 3 tips at any border:

Take your helmet off at the border, that includes any sunglasses - smile and engage with the border guards.

Learn a few words in their language - excuse me, hello, please, thank you, and ask them how they are pronounced correctly - they will be delighted that you made the effort.

You may have to buy insurance at a border. If there is a question over the cost but neither of you can understand each other use written sign language - eg draw a pic of a bike, a car and a lorry - draw a question mark above the bike and a curency sign - sometimes the price is different for different types of vehicle. Saved myself over 100 euros doing this in Montenegro.

Happy travelling :thumbup1:


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