Traveling to the “Soviet North Korea” (Turkmenistan)
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18 күн бұрынWe traveled to Turkmenistan - one the wackiest and most controversial countries on Earth. Often named the 'World's Strangest Country', and sometimes dubbed the North Korea of the former Soviet Union, Turkmenistan is a nation of censorship and strange extremes.
This Central Asian and former Soviet state, is one of the Least Visited Countries in the World & one of the most isolated nations on the planet.
We have been obsessed with travelling to Turkmenistan for years, in order to discover more about this hermit state. And despite it being one of the most difficult countries to access on Earth, we have been desperate to find a way to visit for an awfully long time.
So, when we found out about a certain tour company offering a way in, and an unprecedented amount of freedom within one of the World's most controlled societies, we knew we had to travel there.
So on that note, welcome to the city of Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.
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Traveling to the “Soviet North Korea” (Turkmenistan)
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
What is the "strangest" place you've ever travelled?🙃 Thank you for watching! If you enjoyed the video, please drop a "like" on it, it really helps our channel grow and us to keep making these videos ❤
@0.x.0845 15 күн бұрын
Great vlog...visit more places in Turkmenistan
@robertholland7558 15 күн бұрын
Taking certain hallucinatory drugs gets one to some strange places…….
@testcardsandmore1231 15 күн бұрын
The strangest place I've ever travelled is to the Nort Korea of east Asia. 😃 It felt a little sketchy at first since this was in 2017 when Trump and Kim threatened each other with fire and fury, but we ended up having a great trip.
@peterbergman2131 14 күн бұрын
Brighton
@robertholland7558 14 күн бұрын
@@peterbergman2131 best comment. Been there as well, 50 years ago. Strange place indeed.
@seamusobrien2675 16 күн бұрын
Your gentle and kind way of travel shows through and colors our experience. Your best line for me was when you said "ordinary people just get on and live ordinary lives". This is something we all must remember.
@maksphoto78 16 күн бұрын
You know it's the real deal when you're advised to exchange money on the black market.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Haha, unfortunately it seems to be becoming more common around the world 😘
@robertholland7558 15 күн бұрын
@@MattandJuliaeven seen bald and bankrupt doing that.
@wesyoung2983 16 күн бұрын
We just had our foreign exchange student of 10 months return to her home in Turkmenistan. I absolutely loved the food she prepared for us from her homeland.
@minime7375 15 күн бұрын
Growing up in communist Romania ngl it was weird and somewhat traumatizing seeing that the cult of personality is alive and well in other places. Even though I was very very young when the communism fell I remember this atmosphere, people being afraid to speak, praising the regime all the time for fear of ending up in prison or interrogated by the secret police. It is eerie similar to North Korea, people are right to call it that. Although communism was “imported” from Moscow all over Eastern Europe, it’s strange and heartwarming at the same time to see young Russians like Julia or Elina who find this type of closed society unusual and foreign to them. It says a lot about the changes that took place in the last 30 years.
@ashleyupshall7641 16 күн бұрын
The Stans are fascinating Turkmenistan is probably the hardest to find on Y.T. Great to see, thank you and keep it coming. 😊
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it Ashley! ❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼
@adriwthomas 15 күн бұрын
What an interesting place! Thank you for sharing Turkmenistan with us!
@NigelOrmsvik 16 күн бұрын
Fascinating to see these places you wouldn't normally know much about. Great informative video guys, thanks 😊👍
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Nigel! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️
@richkroberts 16 күн бұрын
Interesting. I’d like to hear more about your experiences once you leave the country. You seemed quite guarded in what you could say. Understandably so, in case your video was confiscated, you wouldn’t have wanted any negative comments expressed for fear of reprisals. Thanks for taking us along.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! More videos to come about our experience in Turkmenistan 🙂❤
@sallysampson628 16 күн бұрын
As always, thanks so much to letting us tag along with you both. I knew next to nothing about this country (most of the places you visit actually) so it’s fascinating and living in the U.K. hard to imagine or understand the differences. However, people are pretty much the same all over aren’t they. Can’t wait for your next vlog. Also, I don’t get why you’ve not got many thousands more followers?! I’m thankful I found you! I do tell my friends to find you on KZfaq. Many KZfaqrs travel, but you go beyond and really do your homework and justice to your channel with humility, respect and integrity 👍🏻🥰🍦🍦🙅♀️🙅♀️
@enaidyeltneb369 15 күн бұрын
What a fantastic analogy, Julia. Like we are in a computer game and it is still rendering… what better way to describe something to a generation that loves their tech.
@user-vw2jt4gi1v 11 күн бұрын
Matt and Julia I personally want to thank you for the beautiful places you are taking me … I would never see them without your amazing videos! I love watching you and hope nothing but the best for the two of you for a very long time to come! Bless you ❤
@agneswatson9592 16 күн бұрын
Such a different place, amazingly clean! Loving the content. ❤❤
@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 16 күн бұрын
What a fascinating country Turkmenistan is. In the west , it's shrouded in mystery. Great video as always guys. Looking forward to more from there. Hope you guys are doing ok. We are on our way to a wedding in Rhode Island (USA) of my best friend's daughter and on to Boston. Sending you much love❤❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki
@joeshmooo5327 16 күн бұрын
Wonderful video, you two are good on camera. Cheers
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you very much! ❤️🙌🏼
@aprilborrillo2482 15 күн бұрын
So Very Interesting! Thank you, can’t wait for the next one! ❤
@TraceyD-vg3vv 15 күн бұрын
I was in Ashgabat just over a month ago and was really interested to see what your reactions would be. Towards the end of your video, when you sat down on the end of the bed ready to reflect on your day, I noted the looks on your faces: you looked confused. And then I said to my partner, also watching, 'Look at their faces: that's exactly how I feel about the place'. Then you identified that feeling as 'confused'. It WAS a confusing experience. The city is beautiful, extravagant, orderly, peaceful but, weird. It's hard to communicate to people what it was like and so I really appreciate being able to, basically, share the experience with you. Thank you for your video! :)
@margaretwalsh1456 16 күн бұрын
That was so very interesting...didn't know anything about that country...thank you for sharing. 😊
@nixmor5333 14 күн бұрын
Great to see you guys back together. I'm fascinated by this country. Can't wait to see more.
@sarahcovey8413 13 күн бұрын
I have a deep fascination for places like this - thank you for this video and for sharing your experiences! I love how you normalize daily life in each of the places you visit. Looking forward to hearing more about your experiences in Turkmenistan!
@curnobullen 15 күн бұрын
Brilliant video. Thank you for sharing 👍🏻
@gabriellagirardi4741 16 күн бұрын
Very beautiful video. Really interesting to know this beautiful and "mysterious" country which you introduced to us in a wonderful way. Take care🌻🍀🌻🍀🌻
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Gabriella! Really appreciate your lovely words, so glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️
@dudeerino2226 16 күн бұрын
Fascinating trip you're on - I look forward to the remaining segments. I'm guessing this footage is days old at this point since I can't see how you would have uploaded anything while in country. Also, quick note, I just found your channel a short bit ago diving down another KZfaq rabbit hole. You are both no BS awesome. Matt, you have a smile and friendliness to you that makes me want to buy you a pint and sit down for a long chat. Julia, and please don't take this in a "creepy old man" way, you are beautiful. Not just outwardly (which is of course true as well), but you have a thoughtfulness and way of looking at the world and the people in it that is....well, beautiful to me. Take care and stay happy you two.
@stankormy5717 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tour of Ashgabat M & J! You are right, it’s straight out of a video game!!!
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Haha, the modern part honestly feels surreal 😅🙌🏼
@WilnaWanderlust 8 күн бұрын
After watching so many of your videos this time i decided to subscribed ❤️❤️❤️
@asan1050 15 күн бұрын
Hey Matt and Julia, Thank you very much! Interesting place, somewhat abandoned. I was hoping you would show us some traditional food or drink, Enjoyed the video.
@lindauhrig1513 16 күн бұрын
Wow! What an interesting and wild place! You are getting to experience some fascinating parts of this word and I’m learning so much from you!
@SerendipitySoulFluidArt 16 күн бұрын
What a fascinating video! I love that you explore all of these places that so few people really go to and dig into the way that you and Matt do, Julia. This really shows you that while life is very different, life is really beautiful in a place such as Turkmenistan. I LOVED the market - TBH your “old town” walk felt like walking through Ma’adi, where Inlived outside of Cairo. Very rural with buildings and family’s on the edge of the desert and Corniche el Nile…. But DEFINITELY very different than the busy streets of Cairo. ❤ PLOV and more PLOV! ❤ PS. An internet detox is not a bad thing but for you two, who earn a living on KZfaq, that had to be a bit frustrating. This was worth the wait!! ❤
@user-hp5bl8qu2q 16 күн бұрын
Another great video.Thx.
@ammiep.245 16 күн бұрын
Amazing vid! Surprising to see that it is not an empty city but with locals going out and about! Looking forward to your next destinations in Turkmenistan :)
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️ Can’t wait to share more 😊🙏🏼
@SC-zg4ps 15 күн бұрын
Love you guys! I'm from the US and have been learning Russian just for the travel possibilities. I may never be able to set foot inTurkmenistan and it might be years before I can visit Russia but I'm looking forward to it someday.
@Ultra-Violet 15 күн бұрын
russia is spent, done, they'll be digging themselves out of a hole for the next 20 years.
@cornishdiaspora918 16 күн бұрын
Super interesting, thank you!
@lacharmer441 14 күн бұрын
Great video, thank you!
@lecrab 12 күн бұрын
Very interesting, can't wait for the next one.
@Torrie97400 14 күн бұрын
Hello Priviet thanks for your video! So nice to discover those countries where very few touristes go, from a french regular viewver in indian ocean!
@madmousetales 6 күн бұрын
I’m so jealous (as usual 😂) what an incredible experience ! ❤
@allangardiner2515 15 күн бұрын
Matt and Julia are a unique source of certain kinds of information.
@ellenbalgley9985 14 күн бұрын
❤ wow you definitely taught me something today I never even heard of country .stay safe !!!
@Andreas_1969 16 күн бұрын
What an amazing video! I`m very much into the post-soviet countries, visited Uzbekistan and would absolutely like to go to Turkmenistan, too. And, by the way, Julia, I love Georgian lemonade 🙂
@carolali8851 16 күн бұрын
Two things really stood out, the city is very clean and nothing appears to be crowded. The streets and sidewalks seem to be quite spacious. The wildlife you managed to film didn't appear to be too ferocious 🐱♥
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Yeah, this is all really true. No rubbish anywhere on the streets, anywhere 🙏🏼 They were tame-ish 😅
@AuroraRose_Andromeda 16 күн бұрын
Thank you both for sharing this country that many don't know even exists or of the countries background. I cannot wait to see the next installments of this country. I love seeing your adventures through your eyes and what you both experience. I am in aw of how this country is. The cars, the buildings, everything. Def have me intrigued. Be safe!
@garyjoyce8223 14 күн бұрын
Nice vlog, reminds me of my visit in April. I even stayed in the same hotel!🙂
@lauras.the.traveler20_ 9 күн бұрын
I think it’s cool to have small talk with a local, probably so much more info than what’s online
@MattandJulia 9 күн бұрын
Us too ❤️
@rejselyst-dk 16 күн бұрын
This is probably my favorite and most accurate video about Ashgabat. I went to Turkmenistan last year and was also able to get a loose and cheap tour. I loved that you showed the old/soviet Ashgabat (like no one else), it really has a totally different vibe, way more lively! The city is completely different at night, everyone's out and it is filled with green lights. We even went to the giant circus, and had some difficulties getting the tickets as it was fully packed. Ashgabat is definitely different from smaller cities though. I found Koneurgench to be very authentic and way less shiny, though I only spent a short time there. Turkmenistan is probably the most unique country I have been to, but I feel some KZfaqrs exaggerate the emptyness and pricing a bit too much.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your interesting and informative comment! Really appreciate it 🙌🏼❤️😌
@tikavaka 5 күн бұрын
Any suggestion or recommendation for the cheap and loose tour?
@barbaram2196 13 күн бұрын
I can’t believe you are there. Man, I envy you that trip!
@Dora-wg2ux 15 күн бұрын
As a belarusian, who is native of the russian language, i am going to tell you the next: Matt, you're speaking practically with no accent and the same to your wife (sorry, i am not your follower and i have been faced with your chanel for the second time). Special attention to wife's skills of speaking russian. 1000% respect and admiration.
@Rianewjob01 16 күн бұрын
Love the ultra modern building with the moving image of a camel train.
@robichag 16 күн бұрын
amazing video. wow.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️🙌🏼
@madelinesherman5306 13 күн бұрын
Love the different places you visit. As an American, we know so little about these countries. Thank you
@marinavlady6922 16 күн бұрын
Funnily enough, I love the peace and quiet of this city and also the idea of white cars. Wedding every day, why not? 😂
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Haha, you have found your lady! 😀❤️
@norma-3631 16 күн бұрын
Wow! Very interesting.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏼❤️
@AhmedBayoumy1 13 күн бұрын
Great video guys. Which travel agency that gives such freedom in their tours??😊
@etherdog 16 күн бұрын
So much of Ashgabat is unrecognizable from 30 years ago--the Russian bazaar used to be a piddly and dirty market. Hard to believe that one can be nostalgic for Soviet architecture. A buddy and I hiked and hitched from Baharden to Nohur to Kona Cassir. The Nohurly claim to be descended from the army of Alexander the Great, and their blue eyes and fair skin lend credence to that claim.
@14Forseti 9 күн бұрын
Wow. Thats by far the best vlog I have seen about Turkmenistan.🤩 Is it now allowed to film more freely?
@MattandJulia 9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙌🏼 Sort of, it’s a little grey, and only with certain tour company can you book this slightly more independent style ❤️
@14Forseti 9 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia ok I see. Thank u 😃
@Minnesinger1 11 күн бұрын
Great vid. What tour operator did you go with?
@Rafa-pr5fe 8 күн бұрын
To be honest, while watching this post-Soviet center of Ashgabat, I had the impression that it was a "wet" dream combining the "Teutonic-Neronic" style of Albert Speer with the "Georgian-official-Byzantine" style characteristic of a certain mustachioed cannibal from Moscow. With the addition of Turan-Persian spices. One immediately recalls the malicious epigram composed by a certain Roman poet, observing the scale of Nero's "Domus Aurea" complex, in which he wrote that the citizens of Rome should emigrate from the city because it would be home to only one person. It's just that of all these styles, Nero, apart from gigantomania, had a sense of aesthetics and artistic taste, and as Oscar Wilde said, even murder is forgivable, but not bad aesthetic and artistic taste.
@lindathalman3506 16 күн бұрын
Surreal Matt and Julia. Wow. This is not the 12th century dusty camel meeting place of cartoons, paintings. Modern like Uzbekistan. Stunning Yep all those white cars because it gets super not in summer; Monumental buildings. And the food? How did you feel about doing the black market for changing money??? In Argentina it was basically "safe". Safe in Turkmenistan? Amazing video. Thanks Julia and Matt. Believe we met you a few weeks after this visit when we did the stupendous Uzbekistan tour with you in April 2024! Bises, hugs, thanks for this vlog.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Hey Linda! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, the Uzbekistan Group Tour was just 5 days later! 🥰 The food was great, lots of Plov (your favourite!) and the black market is completely normal there, it’s how everyone that can does it 😊❤️
@mirzicd 13 сағат бұрын
Wow! Incredible
@SafeAndSounds 15 күн бұрын
Very interesting place. Thank you for taking us along. But, the big question is: why is the beautiful park so empty?
@kimberlygatz2381 16 күн бұрын
Yeaaahhhh… this seems like a weird country and one I’ll be happy to just view through your camera.
@redpower690 16 күн бұрын
All those government subsidies sound great but where is the government getting the money from, I don't think it grows on trees. Possibly from gas and oil and the fact they can drive prices down with manufactures who want to sell in the country. Might be a good idea in a lot of countries. That would stop a lot of these large corporations for gouging the population.
@seamusobrien2675 16 күн бұрын
When the government owns and operates its resources it is possible for the country to benefit. When private industry owns and operates, at all the benefits with the exception of a small wage bill are shipped overseas all end up with the incredibly rich. It's relatively simple
@msmith5030 15 күн бұрын
Hallo. What a difference between old and new. Seems strange to see you walking about in an area with so few people. Cannot believe how cheap the utility bills are. Cannot see the UK doing that. Anyway was really nice to see parts of the world that nobody visits. Good luck and take care😀
@Raven-Claws88 13 күн бұрын
An interesting looking place, blending Turkic and Central Asian culture with their former Soviet past. I can imagine that it helps that you speak Russian well! Thank you for sharing this. I'd be curious what the coastal places or the areas near the Afghan border look like.
@karadanvers6136 16 күн бұрын
Julia when you said about rendering I was wondering if you have ever seen the game DayZ? It’s based on Czech and Russian cities. All I see is DayZ buildings when I see this video. They even have a map of Pripyat.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
I didn’t, but I will check it out 😌❤️
@danielcargill8019 16 күн бұрын
That's a huge food market
@tahseen812 14 күн бұрын
Turkmenistan 🇹🇲 is the only country in ex USSR that I haven't visited yet so it's been on my radar for quite some time. It's so hard to get there though and as you said in the video, it could be an expensive experience with the visas, invitations, PCR test and all that. Great informative and interesting video nevertheless. Thanks for sharing :-)
@charola41 16 күн бұрын
Obviously, a taxi driver collecting foreigners in such a country, is not going to be in the opposition, right? The price he pays for 1 kg of chicken is around the same price we pay in Spain. Turkey actually pays less than Spain, nothing to do with the number that man says!. Easy to check.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
We never said he was opposition or anything? We just asked him about his life…🙂
@charola41 16 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia I've never said you did... relax, all is well. Thank you for your work, I really appreciate it!
@rejselyst-dk 16 күн бұрын
@@charola41 The price of the chicken in the video is actually at the official rate. The current black market rate is about 17-20 manat pr. dollar, so about $1.
@themthem794 14 күн бұрын
🙂 Thanks Matt and Julia, would never have known how Turkmenistan looks like.. 🙂
@laakssim 16 күн бұрын
That's amazing! I thought it is almost impossible to get a visa to Turkmenistan. If I've undestood correctly, the bald man has tried multiple times and always got refused 😄
@joemcdermott6887 12 күн бұрын
Can you let me know the name of the company that you booked the tour through.
@ekaterini2957 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for showing where folks actually live and work -- footage of the capital is usually just the shiny parts, not the reality for the citizens....
@ruxrox 16 күн бұрын
The higher the city's reflective rate the cooler it is. So, it's an intellect in charge.
@andrewlucas6236 15 күн бұрын
What was the place behind you in the shopping mall , "Australian Life"? I was shocked to see it.
@Austriansamurai 11 күн бұрын
Is any MESSAGER (what's app, Telegramm) working with a VPN?
@0.x.0845 15 күн бұрын
Beautiful Turkmenistan ❤
@user-ue9dy9rx3h 16 күн бұрын
What exactly tourist attractions is in there???
@Cainula 16 күн бұрын
What currency did you use to exchange for Manat?
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
US Dollars 😊 The official rate is 3.3 to the $, but unofficial rates start around 18 to the $ 🙏🏼
@ronbroadfoot279 15 күн бұрын
Was the PCR test painful?
@stankormy5717 16 күн бұрын
Y’all about to enter clown world! Stay safe M& J!
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
We always do, hope you enjoy the video ❤️
@user-hp5bl8qu2q 16 күн бұрын
What kind of food is there?
@stevethepom 16 күн бұрын
Do they not know that the pandemic is over ? or is it just another revenue raiser taking money from tourists pockets ?
@lindathalman3506 16 күн бұрын
Must correct my earlier post: it gets super HOT in Central Asia in summer. It's at least 40C on 6 July 2024 as I type in the capital of Turkmenistan; mid-30's in Kiva, Uzbekistan. Do visit Central Asia fellow Matt and Julia fans. Simply amazing!
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Couldn’t agree more Linda, one of the world’s most underrated regions! 😊
@alyonabakurova5838 9 күн бұрын
Was it hard to get Turkmen visa for you, guys? Asking because I'm from there living in Russia right now. Once I brought my husband there using family visa but they gave it only for 7 days and rejected in prolongation.
@bernds9228 13 күн бұрын
I have been there 10 years ago. We had the impression that no one was living in the new buildings, no illumination in most of the appartements, no shops. We travelled overland to Khiva, Usbekistan. The most bizarre border checks in my live!
@keyup2626 15 күн бұрын
Fascinating country, and very bizarre all light coloured cars.
@Ritu_Verma 15 күн бұрын
Where and how did you exchange money?
@kylelopez629 13 күн бұрын
I think this is more stricter than North Korea
@jessedylan6162 11 күн бұрын
I'll bet that Georgian lemonade has more sugar content than one could imagine, that's why it tastes so good BUT is really bad for one's health. Anyway, thanks for this wonderful video and keep up with your labor of love.
@cehaem2 Күн бұрын
It has a unique taste as it's tarragon flavoured. Tarkhun is manufactured and sold all across the former USSR. Georgia is quite famous for its spring water that also massively contributes to its unique taste.
@Peter.R.M. 16 күн бұрын
Its fascinating to see the OTT buildings and monuments in the new city. Looking for comparisons in history, they seem almost like the modern equivalent of buildings from ancient Nineveh in Mesopotamia. Presumably they were built for the same purpose - as personality cult for the leader.
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
Interesting comparison! 🙏🏼
@simongray8019 11 күн бұрын
Back in 90's I worked for a small British airline. We operated a scheduled service under the British Airways brand to Turkmenistan and yes it was a strange place to visit. As only two services a week were operated we usually had three or four days layover there. A very interesting place to visit though
@achiburshakib5804 14 күн бұрын
I am from Bangladesh 🙂🇧🇩. I am your new subscriber ❤. Love to watch your vedios. Are you guys married and where are you from?
@miriam2909 16 күн бұрын
I felt like this city had no soul, no life, no joy.
@lynlandham3779 16 күн бұрын
I bet y'all are going to see that big burning gas hole!
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
We really hope so! 🤞🏻🥰
@robertholland7558 15 күн бұрын
Bring a bag of marshmallows. Oh and a really long stick made from nonflammable material.
@XiHamORTHOCN 16 күн бұрын
I love the Orthodox churches of Turkmenistan
@Lovesthe80s 16 күн бұрын
Guess where I'm going on my next vacation??
@kittyevers8849 16 күн бұрын
I think this is one of the only videos where you don’t say; lets grab something to eat 😂. Any idea why only white and silver cars are allowed?
@alexglanz7406 15 күн бұрын
The market, teas, were fascinating. It was nice the urban people speak Russian. I'll bet other European languages are "by appointment only." The marble buildings are surprising, but impressive -- I didn't see any school children on tour -- but thank you. Not many windows to Turkmenistan!
@FatherMarty 16 күн бұрын
Can you comment on the many people I saw walking around in very beautiful traditional dress? Particularly the women and schoolgirls? Is that required or just the norm?
@MattandJulia 16 күн бұрын
It is required school uniform, green for youngsters and red for university students 😌
@RichardJohansson-re3jv 11 күн бұрын
I have been to all former sovjet countrys even Transistria but not Turkmenistan.Very interresting.
@MattandJulia 9 күн бұрын
Interesting, do you have a favourite? Glad we could share Turkmenistan with you ❤️
@RichardJohansson-re3jv 8 күн бұрын
@@MattandJulia Uzbekistan the neighboring country is very exotic.Old citys and beautiful moskes with oriental style.I also liked Armenia. Mountains and old churches carved out in the mountain.
@na6355 15 күн бұрын
Hello, I'm from Turkmenistan 🇹🇲, anyone have questions?
@maniac43 15 күн бұрын
is it possible for foreigner to go into Turkmenistan 🇹🇲?
@na6355 14 күн бұрын
@maniac43 The country is unfortunately very hard to get for foreigners. The only ones that can visit easily are diplomats, foreign businessmen, and foreigners married to the Turkmen citizens. Otherwise, Turkmenistan is a great place, very calm, and has very welcoming people. Lately, the country has been slowly opening up. If you want to visit, I think you need to book a tour or something. Be ready that the 1st time you applied for a visa, it had a high probability to get denied, but 2nd time it can get approved
@user-df4nt2nn4x 2 күн бұрын
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