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Get a Nepal Visa to Hike the Annapurna Circuit Now-Before It’s Too Late!
October 2nd, 2010
If you've ever dreamed of hiking Nepal's Annapurna circuit, long hailed as one of the most amazing trails in the world, you'd better get your Nepal visa and book a trek.
By 2012, a road will be open along the Marsyangdi Valley side of the trail. There's already a road on the other side, shrinking what was once an epic 17-day trek to 11 days. When the new road is complete, hikers can look forward to a much less epic 4-day trek away from the road.
Of course, you can still walk on the road, but competing with vehicles and the dust and fumes they create makes the trekking experience much less enjoyable. New York Times reporter Ethan Todras-Whitehill walked the entire 17 day route in March, including the part that coincides with the existing road. Lest you think that fears about the imp
Get a Chinese Visa To Stay at Tibet’s Newest Luxury Resort
October 1st, 2010
Tibet isn't really known for luxury travel, but that may be about to change when Starwood Hotels opens its new St. Regis Lhasa Resort in Lhasa, Tibet on November 15th. (via InTransit)
According to AsiaTravelTips.com, the resort will overlook the historic and holy Potala Palace, where the Dalai Lama lived before fleeing into exile in India. Amenities will include an Iridium Spa with a gold-leaf immersion pool, ballroom, plasma TVs, a Meditation Garden and three restaurants. A butler will also be on hand to wait on guests, assist them with altitude sickness and act as a concierge.
Qian Jin, Senior Vice President of Operations, China & Taiwan, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, told AsiaTravelTips.com:
"Lhasa is truly one of the world's most fascinating destinations; the rich cultur
5 Reasons to Get an Indonesian Visa
September 26th, 2010
Indonesia's motto is "Unity in Diversity," and this is an apt description of a country that consists of 17,508 islands and 206 million people speaking 742 different languages. Opportunities for tourism in Indonesia are equally diverse-there's so much to see and do that it's hard to narrow it down. Nevertheless, here are 5 of the most spectacular reasons to get an Indonesian visa:
Bali:
Bali is a wonderland of clean white and black-sand beaches, gorgeous rice terraces, and enchanting temples. The island is also one of Indonesia's most important artistic centers, nurturing dancers, painters, sculptors and metalworkers alike. It's no surprise, then, that Bali is Indonesia's most popular tourist attraction.
Sumatra:
Sumatra is a wild island packed with smoky volcanoes and verdan
Israel Passport Stamps and Travel Visas
September 24th, 2010
Israel is one of the most popular countries in the Middle East for American tourists. US citizens do not need to apply for a travel visa in advance to visit Israel-all you need is a passport valid for at least the next 6 months and you're good to go. However, having an Israeli stamp in your passport can make it difficult to get travel visas for certain other countries. For example, if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport, the following countries will not issue you a travel visa or allow you to enter the country:
Libya
Sudan
Lebanon
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Yemen
Iran
For this reason, most travel guides recommend making Israel the last stop on your Middle East tour. You can also ask the Israel customs officials to stamp a detachable sheet of paper inside of yo
Thai Visa Requirements to Play with Fire on Ko Phi Phi Island
September 23rd, 2010
Travelers to Thailand tend to either love or hate Ko Phi Phi Island, the idyllic setting of the movie version of "The Beach." If you fantasize about unspoiled, quiet tropical islands, you'll more than likely be disappointed. However, if what you're looking for is an all-night beach party, Ko Phi Phi will probably knock your socks off.
One thing that makes the beach parties at Ko Phi Phi so interesting is the large numbers of people playing with fire. Thai locals perform stunts like poi (dancing/gymnastics with fire) and jump rope with flaming jump ropes, often inviting tourists to join in.
Over at Nomadic Matt's blog, Sean Ogle recommends a sobriety check before indulging your inner pyromaniac. Thai beach parties are almost always fueled by innocent-looking children's beach bucket
