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Indian Visa Requirements for a “Tree Pilgrimage”
July 29th, 2010
"I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree." Joyce Kilmer
There's something really special, almost magical, about old trees. Being in the presence of a living thing that has been around for hundreds of years really puts our short human lives into perspective. Each tree is unique, shaped by both its own internal biology and the forces of nature. It's no wonder that people often give names or even build shrines to trees that are particularly old or distinctive.
India is an excellent place to see some of these giants. In fact, Matador Travel currently has a post up by YD Bar-Ness describing the "tree pilgrimage" he took across the country. I love trees, but I must admit that until now I'd never thought of traveling to India to see them. I'd always imagined touring temple
5 Reasons to Get a Tanzanian Visa
July 25th, 2010
Tanzania is a beautiful, relatively stable country, and a trip there is a great way to start exploring Africa. Here are 5 great reasons to get a Tanzanian visa and go visit:
1. Mt. Kilimanjaro: The tallest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro 's three snow-capped, volcanic cones tower over the surrounding landscape. Whether you choose to appreciate its grandeur from a distance or test your strength and endurance in an attempt to summit, the mountain is definitely worth seeing.
2. Old Zanzibar: The old stone buildings of Zanzibar are nothing if not charming. The historic center of the town preserves buildings and architectural styles that date back to the 1830' s. Old Zanzibar is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
3. The Serengeti:Serengeti National Park is the oldest national park in
Jordan Visa Requirements To Visit the “Rose-Red City”
July 24th, 2010
"Match me such marvel save in Eastern clime,a rose-red city half as old as time."
John William Burgon
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Jordan's oldest and most beautiful cities. Located between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, Petra was an important trading city during Biblical times, and has been inhabited for far longer than that.
Petra rose to power as the capital city of the Nabataeans. The Nabataeans traded not only goods but also water, and Petra is constructed with a system of dams, water storage and irrigation that allowed them to capture water when it rained and dispense it as needed during dry periods.
After the Romans took control of the area, trades routes shifted and Petra's location became much less advantageous. Eventually it was all but aba
Indonesian Visa Requirements for Volcano Tourism in Java
July 22nd, 2010
It's hard to believe that anyone would want to leave Indonesia's gorgeous beaches if they didn't have to, much less to explore a landscape that strongly resembles Mordor in Lord of the Rings. And yet, according to the New York Times, "volcano tourism" is rapidly growing in popularity amongst visitors to Indonesia.
As the name suggests, volcano tourism involves hiking in and around Java's active volcanoes. Tourists may go for day trips, or they may stay in nearby villages, as the New York Times writers did on their journey.
What makes the volcanoes so appealing? The New York Times explains:
Exploring Mount Ijen and the other volcanoes that form the spine of Java offers travelers a chance to understand how geology has so deeply influenced the lives and culture of the people who resi
With a Kenya Visa, You Can Stand Face-to-Face With Wildlife On Crescent Island
July 21st, 2010
Most African wildlife parks require visitors to give wildlife a wide berth, preferably viewing them from the relative comfort and safety of an automobile or from behind a fence. With predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas around, it's easy to see why.
However, at Crescent Island on Kenya's Lake Naivasha, the barriers between you and some of the largest and most beautiful animals in Africa vanish. On Crescent Island, you can get as close as you like to many of the animals, so you're almost guaranteed to come back with great stories and spectacular photos.
In a recent article, New York Times travel writer Alexis Okeowo explains what makes the place so special:
Crescent Island rivals any zoo for diversity: zebras, impalas, giraffes, wildebeests, gazelles, waterbucks, an
