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Archive for November, 2010
Panama Visa Requirements for Tourists
November 21st, 2010
With its pristine, quiet beaches, Panama is one of South America's best-kept secrets. According to Gadling, only about a million tourists visited last year. However, as word gets out about everything the country has to offer tourists, that may soon change.
In fact, according to the New York Times, more and more Americans are even relocating to Panama to start their own businesses.
Despite the recent good press, for the time being Gadling says that "There's just enough tourist infrastructure here to keep vacationers occupied -- white water rafting, zipline excursions and fishing expeditions abound -- but you'll bypass the glut of chain restaurants, overpopulated coastlines and horrific traffic (outside of Panama City, of course) that typify so many other tropical destinations."
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Indian Visa Requirements to Visit the Elephanta Caves
November 20th, 2010
About an hour off the coast of the city of Mumbai, a small island in the sea if Oman is home to a series of stunning temple-caves. Nobody is quite sure who carved the Elephanta Caves of Elephanta Island, other than the fact that they worshiped the Hindu god Shiva. In fact, according to Wikipedia the local legend is that the caves "are not man-made," but rather were carved by heroes from Hindu epics or perhaps by a powerful demon who was devoted to Shiva.
More down-to-earth theories credit the kingdom of the Konkan Mauryas or the Kalacuris. Whoever built them, the caves themselves are amazing. Surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, the caves form a cool, dark, retreat. Inside, intricate carvings and statues loom in the shadows. Unfortunately, many of them were damaged when the Portugue
Travel Visa Requirements for an Asian Culinary Tour
November 19th, 2010
There's so much more to Asian food than Chinese buffets and sushi. To help spread the word, Asian restaurant chain Pei Wei is having a contest to find a new food blogger (h/t Gadling). The lucky winner will get take a two to three-week culinary tour of Asia and document his or her findings. Yum!
Per the Pei Wei website, here's what it takes to win:
"A talent for writing, a boundless appetite and willingness to experiment with the unknown, an eye for the unforgettable image and the ability to capture it, comfort both on-camera and behind the lens, a spontaneous spirit but a grounded work ethic, and a passion for Asian cuisine."
Basically, it's a talent contest. You "audition" by writing as few as one or as many as 5 sample blog posts, and posting a YouTube video if desired.
Of cours
5 Reasons to Get a Venezuela Visa
November 14th, 2010
As a tourist destination, Venezuela is often overlooked by travelers to South America. Maybe that's because it's overshadowed by Brazil. Maybe the antics of President Hugo Chavez are to blame. Whatever the reason is, it's shame, because Venezuela has a lot to offer the adventurous traveler. Here are 5 reasons to consider getting a Venezuela visa and taking the plunge:
Angel Falls- At 3,212 feet high, Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. It is located in Venezuela's Canaima National Park.
Margarita Island- Located in the Caribbean Sea off the northwestern coast of Venezuela, Margarita Island is justly famous for its resorts, its flawless beaches and its duty-free shopping.
Mount Roraima- Climbing this high, flat-topped mountain is a challenge, but the payoff is well
Traveling on a Budget? Lonely Planet Says, “Get a Syrian Visa”
November 14th, 2010
With the economy (still) in a funk, more and more travelers are looking for places where their dollars can stretch further. In that spirit, Lonely Planet just released a guide for budget travelers with recommendations for cheap places to go. Syria was on the top 10 list, so if you're thinking about visiting the Middle East on the cheap, you may want to consider applying for a Syrian visa.
The Lonely Planet notes that street food in Syria is what street food should be: cheap and tasty. Transportation is also cheap: it's quite possible to get from Aleppo on one side of the country to Damascus on the other for less than $5.00, and you can live quite well for $50 a day.
Digging a little deeper, Wandering Earl from Wanderingearl.com has found that it's quite possible to travel in Syria fo
