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Hello everyone, I know this is a slightly strange request, so I apologize in advance !
This is a long shot, but here we go 😭
I was on a boat tour in Antalya June 27, 2026. There was a guy on the boat who I kept making eye contact, he was with another guy, and I think (99% sure) they were from Kazakhstan.
We never got to talk before the tour ended, and I’ve regretted it ever since, I haven't been able to get that moment out of my mind since then.🥲
If you were there and this sounds familiar, or if you know who I’m talking about, please DM me. 🤍
And if you’re that guy: I wish I had said hi. 😭

Hello. I never thought I would encounter such hostile, arrogant and toxic community. Ask Central Asian. I tried my best to resolve a situation but users instead proved they have bad attitude. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskCentralAsia/s/LKlhDei6xz

I hope you are prudent.

Hi everyone!

We are two travelers and photographers (around 40 years old) planning a 10-day trip to Tajikistan. We’ll be flying into Dushanbe, staying there for our first 2 days, and then heading out for a road trip across the country.

Our travel style is relatively relaxed: we are looking to travel independently by hiring a private driver with at least basic English, who can also help arrange good, clean accommodations for us along the way. We aren't looking for intense trekking—mostly just short and easy hikes. Ideally, we’d like to keep our driving time to about 2-3 hours a day, though we understand there might be a few days where longer drives are unavoidable.

We have a few questions and would love to get your advice:

• Drivers/Agencies: Do you have any recommendations for a reliable company or a specific driver for this kind of trip?
• Itinerary: Based on our preferred pace, do you have any suggested routes or must-visit places we should prioritize?
• Afghan Markets: We've heard there are some very unique Afghan markets along the border. Do you have recommendations for the best or most photogenic ones to visit along the way?
• Safety: Is it currently safe to travel along the Afghan border?
• Weather: What kind of weather should we expect around late September to early October?

Thank you in advance for your help!

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