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Algerian Visa Requirements to Rock the Casbah
December 5th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Algeria. Algeria's Casbah is the oldest part of the city of Algiers. It has been inhabited since at least the 6th century BC, and in the 16th century it was the capital of the famous Muslim pirate Khair-al-Din, otherwise known as "Barbarossa" or Redbeard. According to Lonely Planet, Barbarossa took control of the city after the people, sick and tired of their Spanish overlords trying to convert them to Christianity, declared themselves subjects of the Ottoman Empire and begged him to throw the Spanish out and claim the city for the Sultan.
Built on a hill that overlooks the sea, the city today is mostly residential. Although Algiers is planning to restore the area, many, many of the buildings are in disrepair and the area i
Russian Visa Requirements to See Moscow like a Local
December 5th, 2010
Some cities are best seen through the eyes of a local. Moscow is one of those places, and while visiting major tourist attractions like the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral are still must-do's, you should also definitely make time to go beyond the guidebook. The following activities will help you get a feel for the real Moscow.
Eat Authentic Local Cuisine
Matador's Jenna Makowski notes that Moscow is full of tourist-trap restaurants filled with staff wearing generic "folk" costumes, but says that "The experience doesn’t represent local eating patterns." Instead, she recommends eating at the popular Russian cafeterias called stolovayas.
Of course, you should also make time to enjoy some typical Russian street food. Mobile Food News recommends blinchiki, ice cream an
Yellow Fever Vaccinations and Travel Visas
December 4th, 2010
If you're traveling overseas to a country that requires visas for US citizens, you may need to make a doctor's appointment before applying for your travel visa. That's because some countries require that you submit proof you've been vaccinated for yellow fever along with your visa application. In the US, we don't routinely get vaccinated for yellow fever, so unless you've already been to a country that requires visitors to be vaccinated, you are highly unlikely to have had the shot.
What is yellow fever, anyway? Found in the tropics, it's a hemorrhagic fever spread by mosquitoes. The virus basically causes flu-like symptoms (fever, nausea, vomiting and pain), and if you're lucky, that's all you'll experience. If you're not lucky, however, instead of shaking it off you'll enter the
5 Reasons to Get an Ethiopian Visa
November 28th, 2010
The cradle of humanity and a biodiversity hot spot, Ethiopia is one of the most exciting African countries to visit. Need some inspiration for your next adventure? Here are 5 reasons to apply for an Ethiopian visa:
Lalibela: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town is justly famous for its many churches carved out of the surrounding mountains. It is considered one of Ethiopia's holiest cities and was once the country's capital.
Safaris: Ethiopia is one of the best places to take a safari tour and see African animals that most Americans never see outside of a zoo, like lions, zebras, baboons, ibex...the list goes on and on, really. The type of animals that you're likely to see depends on which of Ethiopia's parks or wildlife preserves you visit. Nechisar National Park features grassl
Laos Visa Requirements for a Honeymoon in Luang Prabang
November 28th, 2010
Matador Travel recently named Luang Prabang in Laos as one of the top 25 honeymoon destinations in the world, calling it "the most romantic town in Southeast Asia."
Laos may seem like an unlikely destination for a honeymoon, but visiting Luang Prabang is like stepping back in time. According to TravelDudes, there are no modern buildings-every structure in the city exhibits the charm of days gone by. Possible romantic excursions for you and your sweetheart include visiting the many temples scattered throughout the city, especially Wat Xieng Thong, the Golden City Temple. There are markets for souvenir shopping, excellent food, and natural attractions like the Kuang Si Falls and the Pak Ou Caves.
When it comes to accommodations, Luang Prabang has lots of small hotels, many located alon
