Recent content by Norjet441

Agree 100%. I lived in Ashgabat (all fountains and marble) for 2 years and would go back at the drop of a hat. It's just so different. The Gateway to Hell is a great excursion to do, but so is the Caspian Sea coast at Turkmenbashy and the cable car into the mountains near the border with Iran...

Excellent write-up Matt. Reflects my experience. Just one benefit not mentioned - free accommodation for long stopovers in CMB between long hauls eg. Europe-CMB then CMB-Aus.

Very good observation. Perhaps history has its part to play in creating that impression. I'm quite sure you're noticed though! You're only once of a few hundred foreign tourists visiting each year. And the expat head count probably doesn't reach double figures. We always used to say the streets...

If FZ to ASB then a very long delay which was often the norm! Lived and worked in TM for 18 months 2014-15 - it's quite a different experience and one you won't forget. Enjoy ASB, the city of white marble and fountains. The Gateway to Hell is amazing. Hope you get to see some of the ruins near...