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Archive for November, 2009
Apply For a Kazakhstan Visa
November 14th, 2009
When you think about Kazakhstan, the first thing that comes it mind is most likely the title character of the movie Borat. However, if you were to actually travel to Kazakhstan, you might be surprised. The country has a growing economy, an educated populace (according to Wikipedia, the literacy rate is 99.5%) and is far from the cultural backwater portrayed in the movie.
Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world, and visitors can look forward to seeing many different types of scenery, including mountains, steppes, grasslands and deserts. Community ecotourism programs are available, so you can stay with local villagers and get a feel for the community. (Again, please try to forget Borat. People aren't really like that here.)
You can also indulge in kumis, a drink made from
Get a Paraguay Tourist Visa To Check Out Asunción
November 13th, 2009
When it comes to tourism, Paraguay has long gotten a bad rap. The country is known as South America's "empty quarter." Writer PJ O'Rourke once observed that "Paraguay is nowhere and famous for nothing."
So, what does Paraguay have to offer tourists? As it turns out, lots. Even PJ O'Rourke ended up falling in love with the country during a brief press visit to cover the local elections.
A trip to Paraguay would not be complete without a visit to the country's capital. Paraguay's capital city is called "La Muy Noble y Leal Ciudad de Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Asunción," but you can call it "Asuncion" for short. Once a Spanish colonial hub, the city features attractive colonial architecture and plazas, plus a lovely botanical garden and a modern art museum.
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Getting a São Tomé e Príncipe Visa
November 12th, 2009
You've probably never heard of São Tomé e Príncipe, a small island nation off the coast of Africa. However, if you're looking for a quiet, clean beach, it's hard to do much better than this tropical paradise.
São Tomé e Príncipe was once a Portuguese colony. In the 19th and 2oth centuries, the Portuguese imported slaves to grow sugar, coffee and cocoa-so much cocoa, in fact, that they became known as the "chocolate islands."
The islands, located in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Gabon, became independent in 1975. However, cocoa is still their top export. The islands are also packed with biodiversity. In fact, they are home to 983 different plant species and many different types of animals, as well. Visitors to São Tomé e Príncipe get to sample excellent coffee
Getting a Tajikistan Visa For An Outdoor Adventure
November 10th, 2009
You may never have heard of the tiny Asian country of Tajikistan, or perhaps heard of it only in passing. However, if outdoor adventures are your thing, you may be hearing a lot more about it in the future. A little over a decade after the country exited a brutal civil war, Tajikistan is finally being discovered by tourists.
According to this post on Gadling, Tajikistan's main attraction is its rugged, natural beauty. The backcountry is sparsely populated, so if you like solitude, Tajikistan might be the destination for you. There are also lots of opportunities to ride horses (or camels, if that's your thing) and to climb mountains.
However, if you want to travel to Tajikistan, you will need to apply for a Tajikistan visa first. If you don't have a visa, you will more than likely f
How to Get a Bhutan Visa
November 8th, 2009
Bhutan is an intriguing country. Located between Tibet and India, this isolated country does not get many Western visitors. However, that doesn't mean that there's nothing worth seeing. Bhutan is blessed with gorgeous, often mountainous scenery and a rich traditional culture.
Bhutan has not shied away from embracing modern technology, but development has been slow, with growth planned to conserve the environment and protect the country's cultural and spiritual traditions. In fact, according to Wikipedia, in 1987 Bhutan's king responded to criticism about the pace of development by saying "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product."
Are people really happier in Bhutan? Why not go and see for yourself? To get to Bhutan, you will need a US passport and
