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Travel Visa Requirements for the “Banana Pancake Trail”

July 19th, 2024
What is the Banana Pancake Trail? If you're considering a trip to Asia, especially a long-term backpacking adventure, you've likely heard the term "banana pancake trail" thrown around. You might think, "I like pancakes. I like bananas. Where do I sign up?" However, the banana pancake trail isn't that straightforward—it doesn't have a defined beginning, end, or set route. The banana pancake trail is a colloquial term used to describe areas in Asia that attract many young Western backpackers. The name comes from the banana pancakes often served at guesthouses catering to this crowd. While it's not a traditional trail, you'll encounter many fellow backpackers along the way. Popular Stops on the Banana Pancake Trail While the trail lacks a strict path, certain cities and towns are iconic

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Places to Go With Your Tanzanian Visa: Tarangire National Park

July 27th, 2022
The Serengeti gets all the glory, but if you're visiting Tanzania, make sure you carve some time out for Tarangire National Park as well. Frommer's, who recently named Tarangire one of the best parks in Tanzania, says that "While the focus for most travelers to Tanzania is nearby Serengeti, many come away claiming lesser-known Tarangire as the real highlight of their trip." What makes Tarangire so special? At only 2,850 square kilometers, it may not be the largest park in Africa, but it has one of the densest wildlife populations - proof that sometimes good things do come in small packages. Here, you'll see elephants, zebra, wildebeest and scores of antelope, including the fabled oryx, often thought to have inspired the legend of the unicorn. Look up in the ancient baobab trees, and

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Preparing for a Trip To China

July 27th, 2022
So you're planning a trip to China? Be prepared- you won't make it there if you overlook these three steps! Step 1- Passport, Please To travel to China, you need:  A US passport, valid for at least 6 months after you plan to travel. If you applying for a one year multiple entry visa, you need to have at least a year left on your passport. Enough blank visa pages in the back to accommodate all of the visas and stamps you'll receive on your journey. The appropriate Chinese visa. If you need a new passport or more pages, this must be taken care of before you apply for your Chinese visa. You can do it by yourself, but if you're on a deadline, an expediting company like RushMyPassport cuts through the red tape and makes the process simple and quick. Step 2- Getting a Chinese

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Indian Visa Requirements For Tourists

July 27th, 2022
Tourism is an important and growing industry in India. From across the globe, visitors come to witness spectacular landscapes, ancient temples and historical monuments, wildlife, beaches and much more. According to Wikipedia, 17 million foreign tourists travel to India each year, with the World Travel and Tourism Council calling India a "tourism hotspot." American citizens visiting India for tourism are required to carry both a valid passport and an Indian tourist visa.  You need to apply ahead of time for the visa, as you won't be allowed to travel or enter India without it.  Here are the documents you'll need when you apply: Your US passport 2 recent passport-sized photos, taken within the past 6 months. You may not wear glasses for the photos. A completed Indian visa a

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Visas and Vaccination Requirements: Are You Prepared?

May 30th, 2014
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Did you know that some vaccinations are required for certain destinations and travel visas?  Consult with a travel clinic to make sure you're prepared! Vaccination Requirements for Travel The most commonly required vaccination is for yellow fever.   Yellow fever is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes; it kills about 30,000 people each year. Because it has the potential to cause serious and deadly epidemics, some countries require travelers to present proof that they have been vaccinated for the disease, either when they arrive or with their visa application. No vaccine means you get turned around at the airport or you don't get your visa. Depending on your destination and your travel history, other vaccinations may be required as well. Which Vaccines Do You Need? Other

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