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Archive for February, 2010
Laos Visa Requirements For Tourists
February 21st, 2010
Laos is a small, landlocked Asian country, surrounded by China, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Although Laos is still not on the itinerary of most Americans, tourism is the country's fastest-growing industry. According to Wikipedia, in 1990 4,400 tourists visited Laos. In 2005, that number had risen to 1.1 million. Tourism provides Laos with much-needed cash, and is expected to bring in $250–300 million by 2020.
However, before you go adventuring in Laos, there are a few things you need to be aware of:
Stay on the beaten path
Unfortunately, there is still a good deal of unexploded ordinance (UXO) left over from the Indochina War, as well as buried land mines. The US Department of State notes that unexploded ordinance kills more than 300 people in Laos each year.
UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Week: Get a Chinese Visa to See Giant Pandas
February 17th, 2010
Who doesn't love pandas? With their big, over-sized heads and gentle faces, they look like they are just waiting to be picked up and hugged (although they will bite if provoked- see this amusing story about a Chinese student who broke into a panda cage and tried to hug one, only to discover he'd bitten off more than he could chew.)
There are some pandas in zoos in America, but for the full panda experience, you really have to go to the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries.The panda sanctuaries protect the largest stretch of habitat remaining for the giant panda, and contain the largest panda captive breeding program. The area is home to 30% of the world's giant pandas and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006.
In addition to housing giant pandas, the sanctuaries also protect
Venezuelan Tourist Visa Requirements
February 16th, 2010
According to the US Department of State, approximately 12,000 US tourists visit Venezuela each year. Although relations between the two countries are somewhat tense, Americans are still drawn to Venezuela's beaches, rainforests and cities.
To travel to Venezuela, American citizens need a US passport that has at least 6 months left before it expires, and a Venezuelan visa or tourist card. Tourists traveling to Venezuela by air and staying less than 90 days can obtain a tourist card upon arrival .
However, if you are traveling to Venezuela by private transportation or entering the country via a land border crossing, you need to get a Venezuelan visa ahead of time. Here are the requirements for Venezuelan tourist visa:
1 Venezuelan visa application form
2 passport-sized photo
North Korea Visa Update: North Korea To Allow US Tourists Year-Round
February 13th, 2010
The relationship between North Korea and the US may not be particularly cordial, but the cash-strapped country is thirsty for American tourist dollars, especially since South Korea's Hyundai group stopped running cross-border tours in 2008.
According to Reuters, to encourage US tourists to come visit North Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has agreed to let Americans in year-round. Previously, tourists from the US were only allowed in from August to October for the Arirang Mass Games.
However, just because American citizens are being allowed to cross the border, that doesn't mean that you'll be able to move around freely. Americans are restricted to staying in hotels reserved for foreigners , and cannot stay more than 4 nights. Expect to spend your trip being escorted around b
Cambodian Visa Requirements for Tourists
February 12th, 2010
According to Wikipedia, tourism is one of Cambodia's fastest-growing industries. In 1997, only 210,000 tourists visited Cambodia, but by 2004, that number had grown to 1,055,000. In 2007, 2.0 million people visited the country.
Tourism is Cambodia's second-largest industry, only ranking below textiles in importance. Tourists come to Cambodia to experience the country's unique culture and to see ancient monuments like the temples of Angkor Wat.
US citizens visiting Cambodia must have a passport and a Cambodian visa. Cambodian tourist visas are available on arrival in the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, but if you apply ahead of time, you'll be able to get out of the airport much more quickly-definitely a relief after a long journey!
To apply for a Cambodian visa, you will ne
