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Archive for November, 2010
Brazilian Visa Requirements to Visit the Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves
November 14th, 2010
Brazil is an amazing country. There are so many unique places to visit, it's almost impossible to narrow it down to a specific destination. This week, we're taking another look at Brazil as part of our UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Week series. This week's featured World Heritage Site is the Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves.
The Atlantic Forest was once an enormous forest that blanketed the entire Atlantic coast of Brazil, extending inland even into Paraguay. However, it has been extensively logged and burned to provide land for agricultural use such as sugar cane farming. Now, the once-great forest has shrunk to just a few pockets, providing shelter to primate species like the marmoset , the lion tamarin and the woolly spider monkey. Other residents include the maned sloth
Bolivian Visa Requirements to Walk With Mountain Lions
November 13th, 2010
Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a mountain lion? How about a jaguar? Volunteer at Bolivia's Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY), and you can make friends with monkeys, big cats, parrots and other exotic animals.
CIWY is an organization that rescues wild animals from the black market. Often, these animals have been abused or neglected. While many of the smaller animals are allowed to live free in one of the organizations 3 parks, the jaguars, pumas and ocelots cannot be released. Instead, CIWY keeps them caged when they are unsupervised, but allows them to spend most of the day walking through trails in the jungle, accompanied by volunteers. That's where you come in.
As a volunteer, you're usually assigned one specific animal to work with for the duration of your st
Zimbabwe Visa Requirements for a Safari in Mana Pools National Park
November 7th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is Mana Pools National Park, the most famous wildlife park in Zimbabwe.
Located along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Mana Pools is named for the four large permanent pools formed by the river. The permanent water supply makes the park a magnet for large animals during the dry season, including elephants, hippos, water buffalo, lions and cheetahs. The water may look inviting, but it's probably best to avoid the temptation to go for a swim: UNESCO notes that "An important concentration of Nile crocodiles is also to be found in the area."
Interesting fact: oranges and other citrus fruits are forbidden inside the park because elephants love them so much. If you've ever worried about bears while camping out in the US, imagine having t
Thai Visa Requirements to Visit Chiang Mai
November 7th, 2010
Ready to start making travel plans for next year? To help you get started, Lonely Planet just released a list of top cities to visit for 2011. Number 10 on the list is Chiang Mai, Thailand, about which Lonely Planet says:
"If Chiang Mai were a person, it would be Bob Dylan. With a history dating back further than anyone can remember, its influence remains enormous. And despite its great age, there’s still a bohemian chic that makes it as relevant and hip as ever."
Chiang Mai is obviously a timeless city, but what makes this year such a good year to visit? The article notes that the city is growing in popularity as a tourist destination, with many new tours and other activities springing up. However, this year at least, it's still more relaxed and accessible than busy Bangkok.
If y
Azerbaijan Visa Requirements To Visit Baku
November 6th, 2010
Last week we covered new Azerbaijan visa requirements, which require tourists to obtain visas in advance before entering the country. But what's in this former Soviet republic, anyway?
The New York Times recently ran an article describing Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, which is being transformed into a world-class destination as oil money flows into the country. Superb restaurants and shopping combine with an almost small-town level of friendliness and charm.
From the New York Times article:
And indeed, a grand — if still hazy — vision is beginning to take shape. Eventually the seaside promenade will grow to twice its length and will host futuristic malls, cinemas and arcades. Nearby, there has been talk of building a Guggenheim Bilbao-style project to complement the city’s newl
