Anchoring off Baku

Caspian Cruise - Baku to Turkmenbashi

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October 16th 2014
Turkmenbashi Oct 14 2014 So our Caspian Sea cruise is close to completion. I have no idea how close as we are still on board and in dock with the cargo doors open. It has lived up to expectation. Certainly it is an option for the slow traveller. This is not a passage for any one with a deadline or in a rush. This part of our journey was some what of a centre piece. It was the first ... read more

Asia » Turkmenistan » Turkmenbashi

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Annexed by Russia between 1865 and 1885, Turkmenistan became a Soviet republic in 1924. It achieved its independence upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991. President NIYAZOV retains absolute control over the country and opposition is not tolerated... ... read more