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Archive for April, 2010
Ethiopian Visa Requirements To Visit Fasil Ghebbi
April 11th, 2010
Can you imagine touring fairy-tale castles in the heart of Africa? This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the Gondar region of Ethiopia. The fortresses of Fasil Ghebbi date to the 16th and 17th centuries, after the Ethiopians made contact with the Portuguese.
The Ethiopians may have rejected the Roman Catholic faith introduced by the Portuguese in favor of their own traditional version of Christianity, but they were apparently more impressed by Portuguese architecture. The castles of Fasil Ghebbi really do look like something out of the Brothers Grimm, leading Gadling to refer to Fasil Ghebbi as "Ethiopia's Camelot."
The castles aren't strictly European, of course-they were also influenced by Hindu and Arab architecture as well as Ethiopia's own native buildi
Uganda Visa Requirements: Check the Expiration Date on Your Passport!
April 9th, 2010
Why get help from a professional visa expediting company when you apply for a visa? Consider the case of Mr. Charles Herman. Last summer, Mr. Herman planned a trip to Uganda to attend a friend's wedding. However, getting there proved to be more of a hassle then he bargained for.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Mr. Herman checked the Uganda visa requirements at the US Department of State web site. He saw that he could get a Uganda visa at the airport on arrival and that his passport needed to be valid for three months after his arrival date. He figured he was set.
However, when he went to the airport, he was not allowed on his flight. Uganda actually requires that your passport be valid for 6 months after the date you enter the country. Mr. Herman was able to make it to his frie
Nepal Visa Requirements for Tourists
April 7th, 2010
Long a favorite haunt of backpackers, Nepal has a thriving tourist industry. According to Nepalese government statistics, in 2007 5,260,705 foreign tourists arrived in Nepal, up 37.2% from 2006. Although most of those tourists were from Asia or Western Europe, approximately 7.1% were from North America. Most tourists came for recreational purposes, although adventure tourism is also common and adventure tourists tended to stay in Nepal for longer periods of time.
American citizen tourists are required to obtain Nepal visas, either at a Nepalese embassy or consulate before they leave the US or on arrival. You can obtain a visa-on-arrival at the following points of entry:
Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu
Kakarvitta, Jhapa District (Eastern Nepal)
Birgunj, Parsa Dist
Zimbabwe Visa Requirements for Tourists
April 4th, 2010
Due to a repressive government and general political instability, tourism in Zimbabwe has dropped significantly since its high point in the 1990's. According to Wikipedia, from 1999 to the year 2000, the number of foreign tourists visiting Zimbabwe dropped 75%.
The US Department of State notes that "much of country's infrastructure has collapsed, and Americans should carefully evaluate the decision to travel to Zimbabwe at this time."
However, Zimbabwe does have many fascinating tourist destinations, including ancient cultural sites and amazing game parks. For example, you can visit the impressive stone structures of Great Zimbabwe, or wander around Mana Pools National Park, the only African game park that currently allows unguided hiking. Although, considering the park is home t
Sri Lanka Visa Requirements For Business Travelers
April 3rd, 2010
Sri Lanka has a growing economy based on agricultural products like tea, rubber and coconuts, as well as textiles and gemstones. In 2006, the Sri Lankan GDP grew 7.4% to reach the US equivalent of $27.4 billion.
According to WorldTravelGuide.net, American business travelers in Sri Lanka should feel right at home. Many business customs in Sri Lanka are similar to those in America. Most businesspeople speak English, punctuality is expected for meetings and appointments, and when you meet someone new, it's considered polite to exchange business cards.
While American tourists in Sri Lanka do not need Sri Lankan visas, business travelers do. Here are the documents required to get a Sri Lankan visa for a business trip:
1 Sri Lanka visa application form
Your US passport, which
