GOING TO TURKMENISTAN?

Volunteer Voices - Stories from current and past Peace Corps volunteers in the field!

Check out the new "craig's list" for Turkmenistan:
http://www.vestniktm.com/
available in English or Russian
(see the upper left-hand corner)

GREAT BOOKS

Unknown Sands (Hardcover)
by John W. Kropf (Author)

Absurdistan: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Gary Shteyngart (Author)

Want to send a package to
yourself or another PCV?

Package Tips –
Make sure PCVs get the stuff they want!

Write “via Istanbul” on the package to send it through Turkey. Otherwise, the package goes through Moscow. There is no statistical data on which route is safer, but when in doubt, I go with the NATO member.
Don’t be afraid to gross out the postal couriers. Wrap valuable items in feminine tissues.
If you really need to get something to your Volunteer, the expensive Global Express works well.

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Mail items to:

Writing "Via Istanbul" on the package has been rumored to be helpful in the safe delivery of your goods