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Archive for November, 2009
Getting a Qatar Tourist Visa
November 6th, 2009
Tourism is a growing industry in Qatar, a wealthy, oil-rich nation in the Middle East. According to the Qatari Embassy website, the development of more tourist facilities was prompted by "the firm policy adopted by HH the Emir, HH the Heir Apparent and the government to open up to the outside world."
Qatar's attractions include spectacular markets, interesting historical sites, and Khor Al Udeid. Also known as the Inland Sea, Khor Al Udeid is a spectacular field of white towering sand dunes that surrounds a channel ending in an inland lake. There is no road that leads to Khor Al Udeid, so you'll have to arrange a tour in an off-road vehicle.
To enter Qatar, US citizens need both a passport and a Qatar visa. If you enter Qatar through the airport (which all tourists are requ
Visas for Mountain-Climbing in Cameroon
November 5th, 2009
Mt. Cameroon is the tallest mountain in West Africa. The still-active volcano soars 13,500 above sea level. Occasionally, it erupts. According to the Cameroon Consulate to Australia, the last major eruption happened in March of 1999. The volcano also erupted in 1982, interrupting the filming of the movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan.
Tourists can climb Mt Cameroon with the help of guides and porters. To schedule a trip, you should contact the Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organization office:
The Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation
P.O.Box 60 Buea S.W.P.
Email: mountceo@iccnet2000.com
What's it like to climb Mount Cameroon? For a detailed description of a climb with some excellent pictures, check out Ann Bowker's description of her climb up the mountain a few years ago.
Stalk Bengal Tigers With a Bangladesh Visa
November 5th, 2009
"Tyger, tyger, burning bright
In the forests of the night..." William Blake
Bangladesh is a small country located on the border between India and Burma (Myanmar). The country is relatively poor and the population is dense, but it is still an interesting place to visit. The Sundarbans (the name means "beautiful forest) is one of the chief attractions.
The Sundarbans is a large mangrove forest. Bangladesh shares the Sunderbans with India, but the majority of the forest (6000 square kilometers out of 10,000) is on the Bangladeshi side of the border.
The forest is deep, dark and wet-1/3 of it is covered in water. The Ganges river dolphin swims in the fresh water, and other, less friendly creatures lurk on land. The Sundarbans is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Bengal
Swimming with Whale Sharks at Ko Tao- How to Get a Thailand Visa
November 3rd, 2009
The island of Ko Tao in Thailand is a scuba diver's paradise. Blessed with crystal-clear waters and surrounded by colorful coral reefs, Ko Tao has plenty of opportunities for beginner divers to stick their fins in, so to speak, and enough magic to wow even experienced divers.
Ko Tao is also one of the cheapest places in the world to get your open-water dive certification. If you want to stay dry, there are plenty of other activities available, ranging from rock climbing to just lounging on the beach. However, the real magic is in the water.
Diving at Ko Tao gives you the opportunity to encounter a variety of ocean creatures. Sea turtles, stingrays, fish and even the elusive whale shark all make their home off the cost of Ko Tao. The enormous but gentle whale shark is the prime at
Visiting Instanbul (Not Constantinople)- Do You Need a Turkish Visa?
November 1st, 2009
Located on the border between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the city where East meets West. This ancient city has served as the capital for the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire and the Ottoman Empire. However, currently Turkey's capital city is located in Ankara.
Although not the capital of Turkey, Istanbul is the country's largest city with 12.6 million people. The city literally straddles the Bosphorus strait, with one part on the European side and the other on the Asian side.
Tourism is a major part of Istanbul's economy. People flock here from across the globe, drawn by the city's rich history, stunning architecture and fabulous Mediterranean beaches.
This post, by Two Drifters, gives a wonderful description of what it's like to visit the city. No matter w
