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Archive for June, 2010
Brazil Visa Requirements to Visit Rio de Janeiro
June 10th, 2010
Rio de Janeiro may not be the capital of Brazil, but it is its most famous city. According to Wikipedia, Rio, or "The Marvelous City," as it is often called, is the most-visited city in the Southern Hemisphere.
Visitors come to Rio for a variety of reasons. The vibrant nightlife is a huge draw, as are the gorgeous white-sand beaches that surround the city. The colossal statue of Christ the Redeemer that looks over the city from the top of Corcovado is listed as one of the 7 new wonders of the world, and taking the glass cable-car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain provides yet another amazing view of the city.
If you're looking for fun activities in Rio that are little less obvious, check out this post on the 6 Best-Kept Secrets of Rio de Janeiro from the Matador Trips site. You'll
Do You Need a Chinese Visa to Visit Macau?
June 9th, 2010
Macau, once a Portuguese colony, is now a Special Administrative Region of China. It's also known as the "Vegas of Asia," and a recent Bootsnall article referred to it as a "gambler's paradise."
Like Las Vegas, Macau features a plethora of casinos, including local establishments as well as such familiar American names as Wynn and MGM Grand. According to Bootsnall, the Wynn casino in Macau is "freakishly similar" to the one in Vegas.
Should you actually manage to beat the house, the streets are packed with jewelry vendors who will be more than happy to let you spend some of your winnings on some bling. 24-carat gold is the norm.
Most travel to China requires a visa, but Macau is different. Americans can visit for up to 30 days without a China visa, as long as they are just visi
Belarus Visa Requirements Keep “Art of Nonconformity” Author Out
June 8th, 2010
Poor Chris Guillebeau. The writer behind the popular Art of Nonconformity blog has made it a goal to visit every single country in the world, but thus far, fate has kept him out of Belarus:
Twice in the past two months I’ve tried to make it to Belarus, and twice I’ve failed.
The first time I was volcanoed, stuck in Vancouver and unable to fly to Europe. This time, I was stuck in Zürich, shut out by a Kafkaesque visa system that denied me entry one day before I was supposed to arrive.
"Kafkaesque" is a good way of describing Belarus' visa system, which is inspired by Russia's and equally complex. Whether you are actually visiting Belarus or just passing through, you will need a visa, and if you can't stand the thought of having to change travel plans at the last minute, it wou
Chinese Visa Requirements To See the Giant Buddha of Leshan
June 6th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in China, near the site of the country's first Buddhist temple. The original temple was built in the 1st century AD, but over the years, more temples were added, as well as the area's crown jewel, the Giant Buddha of Leshan.
Standing 71 meters high, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest Buddha statue in the world. Carved out of the side of a cliff, the Buddha appears imposing but serene as he surveys the place where the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers meet.
The story of the Buddha's creation is an interesting one. The statue was carved as an expression of faith, but the monk who came up with the idea, Haithong, also hoped that the finished statue would grant a measure of serenity to the wild, rough waters of the rivers
Get a Kyrgyzstan Visa to Go Skiing With 40 Tribes
June 6th, 2010
Although it's still not on most travelers' radars just yet, Kyrgyzstan is blossoming into a great place for adventure travel. Now, a group called 40 Tribes is planning to host ski tours in the remote but stunning Kyrgyz mountains (h/t MatadorSports.com). This is a great example of ethical travel: 40 Tribes strives to be environmentally friendly and takes measures to minimize their impact on the wild Kyrgyz backcountry.They also arrange homestays with local families and use local guides, providing a source of employment and funds.
Plus, Kyrgyzstan is absolutely stunning, and the skiing looks magnificent. Check out the post on Matador Sports for more details and some awesome pictures!
American citizens are required to have a Kyrgyzstan visa to enter the country. You can apply on
