Iskanderkul and the Aznob pass

More diesel tribulations are overcome as the team continue on to Iskanderkul lake, stopping to experience the fantastic nature before braving the harrowing mountain pass of Aznob.

Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan

Yet another border crossing can be chalked up as the team enters Uzbekistan! Although the crossing itself was not without several challenges, including closed crossing points and broken down vehicles. Of course, this is nothing the four travelers can't overcome!

Russia to Kazakhstan

Read some of our brave travellers final thoughts on Russia as the 4x4 and drivers make it to Kazakhstan, yet another border crossing to chalk up, despite Russian bureaucracy! Find out what happens once they start running out of petrol on their way to Aktobe.

Leaving Ukraine for Russia

The intrepid four leave for Russia: Read their concluding impressions of Ukraine and of crossing the border into Russia! Will it be a repeat of the entry into Ukraine or will it proceed smoothly? Read on to find out!

Lviv - Ukraine

Traffic jams and border-crossing troubles are solved with the aid of the sole English speaking border official. Machine-gun toting heavies, bunkers and honey vodka. It can only be Ukraine!