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Mijn distributieriem moet volgens de garage binnenkort worden vervangen. Ik rij in een Renault Megane Coupe (2006), maar de kosten voor het vervangen (ca. 980eu) wegen niet op tegen de huidige waarde van de auto. Ik weet dat het vervangen van de distributieriem niet zomaar zelf te doen is en ervaring vereist. Wat zou jij doen? Mensen die dit wel zelf doen? Ik doe klein onderhoud aan de auto vaak wel zelf, eig alles wat in een kleine beurt gebeurt. Vind t lastig, maar aan de andere kant wil ik t ook graag leren 👀

Ik hoor graag! :)

Hi everyone,

My name is Benjamin and I’m the founder of EchtReizen, a small Dutch travel company focused on authentic, tailor-made trips to less standard destinations.

At EchtReizen, we try to do things differently. Instead of simply buying standard tours through big DMCs or large travel companies, I’m looking to build real local connections in the countries we work with. The idea is that when someone books a trip with us, they don’t just “visit” the country, they experience it together with someone who truly knows the place, the culture, the people, the food, the stories, and the hidden corners.

For Turkmenistan, I’m looking for experienced local guides, independent guides, freelancers, or small local operators who:

• Speak good English
• Have experience guiding international travelers
• Have access to a car/transport or can arrange reliable transport
• Have the necessary permits/licenses, and have the possibility to help with visa/LOI
• Know the country beyond only the standard tourist route
• Care about giving travelers a real, personal and local experience

This is not meant to be a shady online cooperation or some anonymous business deal. If there is a good match, I would also be very happy to meet in person in Turkmenistan and really get to know the people we might work with.

Do you know a great local guide, driver-guide, small tour operator, or experienced freelancer in Turkmenistan? Or are you one yourself? Please send me a message or feel free to refer someone.

Thanks a lot! I’d really appreciate any tips or recommendations.

Hi everyone,

My name is Benjamin and I’m the founder of EchtReizen, a small Dutch travel company focused on authentic, tailor-made trips to less standard destinations.

At EchtReizen, we try to do things differently. Instead of simply buying standard tours through big DMCs or large travel companies, I’m looking to build real local connections in the countries we work with. The idea is that when someone books a trip with us, they don’t just “visit” the country, they experience it together with someone who truly knows the place, the culture, the people, the food, the stories, and the hidden corners.

For Uzbekistan, I’m looking for experienced local guides, independent guides, freelancers, or small local operators who:

• Speak good English
• Have experience guiding international travelers
• Have access to a car/transport or can arrange reliable transport
• Have the necessary permits/licenses, if required
• Know the country beyond only the standard tourist route
• Care about giving travelers a real, personal and local experience

This is not meant to be a shady online cooperation or some anonymous business deal. If there is a good match, I would also be very happy to meet in person in Uzbekistan and really get to know the people we might work with.

Do you know a great local guide, driver-guide, small tour operator, or experienced freelancer in Uzbekistan? Or are you one yourself? Please send me a message or feel free to refer someone.

Thanks a lot! I’d really appreciate any tips or recommendations.

Does anyone have some affordable and thrustworthy hotel reccomendations in Damascus?

In June I will visit Uzbekistan for a week. I am really into real local and cultural experiences. I also own a travel agency that promotes this type of travel while traveling to unique and less touristic destinations. What type of transport would you recommend? Renting a car or using the train? I want to see as much as possible.

Other tips regarding local and cultural experiences are so much welcome, thank you for your input in advance!

I was wondering, what is the reason tourists are currently not allowed into the country? And, are there any insights in when the borders will ‘open’ again?