OUR HARDEST BORDER CROSSING DAY (Azerbaijan to Georgia)

[@EmadElSammad]

Please help. I am in Baku trying to go to Tablisi and they told me the train is no longer operating. Any clue how to get there? I am an American tourist.

[@TheBackpacksters]

Try to take a flight or cross overland like us?

[@EmadElSammad]

@@TheBackpacksters I just did and paid only $58 for it. Much cheaper and faster. 55 minutes only. What was I thinking! 🙏 sometimes not able to do what you want is a bless!

[@chubeye1187]

​@@EmadElSammad I'm in the same situation, might fly to save the hassle

[@EmadElSammad]

@@chubeye1187 don’t try anything else. Trust me and book a flight

[@nandeeshbk7659]

Very happy to see both of you! Let your dreams and wishes become true and successful! God bless you!

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@wjo576]

Greetings from Bahrain...just returned from Baku. We were not allowed to exchange our remaining Manat into USD unless we cross the baku immigration. There was only one Premium Bank counter and the cashier handed over a soiled USD 100 note which cannot be exchanged anywhere. We didn't check it either believing its an official bank counter plus the exchange rate is higher. Bitter ending to a beautiful trip.

[@TheBackpacksters]

Ohh. That sounds bad.. Don't exchanges in the city centre help with this? The airport is always a bad place to convert 🙈

[@wjo576]

@TheBackpacksters thanks for the response. I understand that there are no private money exchanges in Azerbaijan..only few bank branches and AzerPost have exchange facilities & that too they operate from 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri). We knew that taking back Manat to Bahrain is not a good option as it is not a known currency. We had around 270 Manat left.. and buying anything at Baku Duty-free apart from liquor is not worth.

[@manjunathgowdara3101]

I had seen travel video by Syifa Adriana who had similar experiences. Great to see Kannadigas exploring the world.

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thanks Manjunath! 😊🙌🏼

[@sageevgopal]

We are planning to travel azerbaijan- georgia- armenia - georgia, fly out through Tblisi. Crossing azer to georgia through land border ganja or through sheki. Is there any issue of having armenia in the itinerary at azer border crossing ?

[@TheBackpacksters]

No, but you should prepare well. Watch our Armenia vlog to see our experience of doing this 🤓

[@BayAlmi]

Hi happy travelers! I read up online that the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan has remained closed since the pandemic. And train is suspended issit true? Is that the reason why you guys opted on using the pedestrian boarder crossing? Wish u both safe travels always!

[@TheBackpacksters]

That's right Noor, there is no train service! But we took the land route anyways because it was more affordable 🤓 Thank you!

[@satnamSingh-ws5zh]

@@TheBackpacksters Hi,Is it possible to cross from Georgia to Azerbaijan as I am reading that land borders are closed.Is there any option to cross on foot?Thanks

[@yavuzdama9123]

No, you not cross on foot Georgia to Azerbaijan.

[@simranjitsinghnagra630]

Can we cross borders by foot to Georgia and tiblisi

[@TheBackpacksters]

Like we did in this video?

[@1993pavankumar]

Very happy to always see both of you travel across the world. I have a small query, I hold a Valid multiple entry B1/B2 visa (USA). I also do plan to cross into georgia at the red bridge. Do I need e-visa or will I be visa exempt?

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thank Pavan! With a US visa, you're eligible for a visa exemption and don't need an eVisa beforehand 🤓 good luck on your journey!

[@JimmyJoey-lg9vx]

You guys are crossing borders by road, so which flight was verified at Georgia border that you were talking about while strolling pass the Georgia border?

[@TheBackpacksters]

We originally planned to fly out of Georgia, but towards the middle of the month there we decided to head on southwards. So we changed our plan!

[@WanderEats]

So glad to hear you guys taking time off to just chill and relax. Do manage that and avoid the dreaded KZbin burnt-out :)

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thanks Daryl! It was long overdue 😅 might need a longer one in SE Asia again 🤓

[@WanderEats]

@@TheBackpacksters oh yes pls.. come on over!

[@thewhitecoatjourney3177]

Hello,what all documents you guys have attached in Additional to obtain Georgian evisa?

[@TheBackpacksters]

All previous visa stickers (not all entry stamps), ITR (only showing tax paid summary - illegal to ask/give IT username password), cover letter, hotel bookings and itinerary.

[@thewhitecoatjourney3177]

@@TheBackpacksters If Aadhar card not attached then Will it be a issue?Pan Card I will attach only..Is it ok..

[@some18youknow]

Question, could have gotten a train from Ganja, all the way to tbilisi?

[@yavuzdama9123]

Not operating

[@TheBackpacksters]

Temporarily not plying

[@siddhantjuyal7443]

Also isn’t the Azerbaijan border closed to enter though land? Then in that case how did you re-enter Azerbaijan ?

[@TheBackpacksters]

We didn't re-enter Azerbaijan. Please watch the video to understand what we did 🤓

[@SAQIBARAZ]

On internet it's been showing that land border is being closed in azerbaijan. can we go to russia from azerbaijan by land border and i want to know that how did you know whether land border was operating or not because on the internet it's been showing that azerbaijan land border is closed

[@TheBackpacksters]

Have explained the border very clearly in this video! 😃 you can exit Azerbaijan land checkpoints (subject to certain conditions like we experienced) but not sure about entry to Russia... We asked many locals and also visited the Georgian embassy in Baku before making this journey.. that's how we knew that the border was open! Hope it helps you with your travel plans 🤓

[@Zarfot-7]

Hey whats the best way to go from ganja to sighnagi

[@TheBackpacksters]

There are many public buses available from Ganja to the border and onwards to the Georgian capital Tbilisi and then to Signaghi 🚌

[@Zarfot-7]

@@TheBackpacksters thank you for your reply

[@TheBackpacksters]

Sorry, a quick correction 😅 ^^

[@varunihari4509]

Wish people don't travel by illegal means or cheat honest travellers

[@TheBackpacksters]

Very true! 🙌🏼

[@LovepreetsinghLavi-m8o]

Hello.i have a query as i booked my retutn flight from rome to baku. im planning to visit baku - georgia - armenia -Georgia - baku.but i have visa of baku with single entry.how can i get another visa to enter in baku.can you suggest something about this.

[@TheBackpacksters]

As far as we know, Azerbaijan only gives single entry visas and you can get the second one after using the first. Maybe you can fly out of Armenia instead of Baku, as backtracking through Georgia and trying to get to Azerbaijan by land may not be possible (as the land border entry is still not allowed I think)

[@LovepreetsinghLavi-m8o]

@@TheBackpacksters but can we travel from baku to Georgia by land as you guys did through the immigration

[@siddhantjuyal7443]

Hi I will also try to cross the border from Azerbaijan to Georgia. I have an evisa already and a single entry visa of Azerbaijan. However in case the Georgian authorities still don’t let me enter them in that can I still go back to Azerbaijan like you guys did though considering that I have only a single entry visa of Azerbaijan.

[@TheBackpacksters]

We didn't go back to Azerbaijan

[@SPreeti-oc9kb]

@@TheBackpacksters So then where did you guys stay for "10" days?

[@EmadElSammad]

Please help. I am in Baku trying to go yo Tablisi and they told me the train is no longer operating. Any clue how to get there?

[@SPreeti-oc9kb]

@@EmadElSammad They dont reply or help anyone.

[@EmadElSammad]

@@SPreeti-oc9kb they just want views?

[@JimmyJoey-lg9vx]

How much are you charged by your bank for the international transactions or atm withdrawal that you do all over the places you travel and which company out of VISA and MASTER is more prevailing at the ATM machines or POS that you have experienced while travelling?

[@TheBackpacksters]

There are no charges from our bank for international transactions, and we get one free withdrawal per month. We have more a couple of such cards - so we manage among these depending on how much cash we need. Both Visa and MC are prevalent in most places, but visa is more prominently advertised (we have one each)

[@sinansalim2588]

While we crossing Georgian border in the immigration control do they Georgian visa??? Because I am Oman resident

[@TheBackpacksters]

Aren't you eligible for a visa exemption? 🤓

[@sinansalim2588]

@@TheBackpacksters yes I am just for a safety I am asking do they ask Georgia evisa or something while trying to cross the border

[@TheBackpacksters]

If you're exempted then no visa required 🙌🏼

[@sinansalim2588]

@@TheBackpacksters can you tell me how much cash we have to carry while when we are in immigration like how many dollars we should have

[@TheBackpacksters]

Did you watch the full video? 😃 you can withdraw at ATMs - they don't insist on cash but good to have USD 500/person.

[@mavis9966]

I have georgian trc as an indian can i enter azerbaijan ?

[@TheBackpacksters]

No clue what that is 😅

[@airbendingseneca]

that's unfortunate. it sucks that we are a society that makes crossing man made borders so difficult!

[@TheBackpacksters]

Totally agree! 😔

[@hanumeshkavital916]

Brother baku to tibilusi Direct buses are available in Baku ?

[@TheBackpacksters]

No direct bus because the border is not officially open for all. So you'll have to do the route that we did in this video 😅

[@aniketdutta2064]

Shit! Such an underrated vlog.. Great coverage.

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thanks Aniket!

[@richmondawuku9121]

I want to try this can someone help me out

[@TheBackpacksters]

Try what? 😅

[@EmadElSammad]

@@TheBackpackstersthe border crossing

[@majjisathish6549]

hearty welcome to Georgia congregations

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thank you! 🤓

[@shailajak.s1087]

Nice

[@TheBackpacksters]

Thank you!

[@hanumeshkavital916]

Ho brother ಕನ್ನಡದವರ ? ಖುಷಿ ಆಯ್ತು

[@TheBackpacksters]

🙏🏼🙏🏼 thanks Hanumesh! 😃😃

[@shomarodrigues6828]

I am feeling bad for you guys

[@TheBackpacksters]

All a part of this quest! 😔

[@rock_qwe]

bhai Hindi me bol le aur accha hoga

[@TheBackpacksters]

Our Hindi is not very good 😅