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Archive for June, 2010
The Top 5 Reasons to Get an Indian Visa
June 30th, 2010
Why travel to India? There are too many reasons to count, really, but we've managed to narrow it down to the top 5. Your mileage may vary of course-if there's something we should have included or something you think we should have left out, let us know in the comments!
1. The Taj Mahal
India's most famous building, the Taj Mahal is practically the national symbol. Built by an emperor to immortalize his beloved wife, the Taj never fails to impress.
2. Indian Food
So much more than just curry, Indian food has countless regional variations, all of them delicious.
3. Goa
This countercultural playground is known for more than just its beach parties-the beaches themselves are stunning and the region's rich history makes for interesting excursions.
4. Khajuraho
Khajuraho is best
Do You Need a Chinese Visa to Go to Hong Kong?
June 29th, 2010
Hong Kong, a former British colony that is now part of China, is often described as "the place where East meets West." Englad took control of Hong Kong from China during the first Opium War in 1841. It was finally returned to Chinese control in 1997.
Today, the island is a major financial hub and tourist attraction. Tourists visit Hong Kong for shopping, dining and to see impressive attractions like the Giant Buddha of Po Lin Monastery.
Hong Kong is part of China, but do you need a Chinese visa to visit it? Not necessarily. If you are just visiting Hong Kong as a tourist and will be staying less than 90 days, all you need to enter is your US passport, enough money to support yourself while you are there, and a return ticket.
Even though you don't need a visa, there are few imp
Indonesian Visa Requirements to Visit the Borobudur Temple
June 27th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Indonesia. The Borobudur Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the 8th or 9th century AD. This colossal structure was once abandoned to the surrounding jungle, perhaps because the local populace converted to Islam or perhaps due to a volcanic eruption.
Either way, it was rediscovered in 1814 by H.C. Cornelius, a Dutch engineer working for the British government in Java. Excavating the monument took decades-it was not fully unearthed until 1835. In the 1970's, UNESCO sponsored a major renovation and restoration of the temple, and today Indonesian Buddhists worship there once more. Vesak, a major Buddhist holiday, is celebrated by visiting all three of the region's major Buddhist temples, walking from Mendut
Get a Vietnam Visa to Visit Magical Ha Long Bay
June 27th, 2010
One of Vietnam's most exquisite natural treasures, Ha Long Bay is located along the coast in Quảng Ninh province. Local legend has it that the bay was created by a family of friendly dragons, send by the gods to help the Vietnamese defend their land against the Chinese. Over 3,000 islands and islets rise out of the crystal blue waters, covered with jungle and surreal rock formations. Many of the islands have caves to explore, and some even have lakes. Is it any wonder that Ha Long Bay was nominated to be one of the World's 7 Natural Wonders in 2009?
However, conservation-minded tourists should be careful that they don't inadvertently cause harm to this special place. Environmental Graffiti has an excellent first-hand account of a visit to Ha Long Bay that includes this caution:
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Get an Ethiopian Visa to Visit the Ancient City of Aksum
June 27th, 2010
Beginning around 400 BC, a new power emerged in Ethiopia, based in the city of Aksum. Over time, the new kingdom took over territory and valuable trade routes from the nearby Kingdom of Kush, eventually becoming one of the most important and powerful kingdoms in the entire world.
The Kingdom of Aksum converted to Christianity early, and local legend states that the city was also the home of the biblical Queen of Sheba and the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. The Axumites also developed their own language and their own style of architecture, including impressive obelisks.
Today, Aksum is much smaller, but you can still see the remains of the old city. There are ancient castles, royal tombs and towering obelisks. The Obelisk of Axum was recently returned to Ethiopia fr
