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Uzbekistan Visa Requirements To Visit Samarkand
April 21st, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site was founded in the 7th century BC. Many people today have never heard of the ancient city of Samarkand, but it was once one of the most important cities in Asia.
Samarkand is located in modern-day Uzbekistan, and was once an important stop on the Silk Road, the great trade route that connected China with Europe.
It was also the location of the first paper mill in the Islamic world, and for a long time it was an important center of Islamic study. In the 14th century, the Mongol warlord Tamerlane made Samarkand his capital, bringing in artists and artisans from all over his empire.
The traces of this long, distinguished history linger in Samarkand today, making it a beautiful and interesting place to visit. It was added to the UNESCO
Gabon Visa Requirements For Tourists
April 18th, 2010
While tourism in Gabon is still an underdeveloped industry, it is definitely on the rise as more and more travelers discover the country's mix of exotic wildlife and breathtaking vistas.
According to Wikipedia, roughly 85 percent of Gabon is covered in tropical rainforests, creating habitats for everything from gorillas to elephants to many different types of birds. Starting in 2000, the Gabonese government began promoting ecotourism and luxury tourism to further develop this sector of the economy. Approximately 155,000 tourists came to Gabon that year, a tremendous increase from the previous year.
However, the US Department of State notes the the availability of tourist facilities is spotty outside of Libreville, the capital city. Where available, accommodations outside of Libreville ca
China Visa Requirements To See the Terracotta Army of the 1st Qin Emperor
April 17th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor of China. Qin Shi Huang took the title of emperor in 221 BC, and fought to subjugate and unify most of what today is modern-day China.
The Qin Dynasty did not last long after Qin Shi Huang's death-the next 2 rulers were inept and the dynasty was replaced by what would become the Han Dynasty in 206 BC.
However, before the dynasty collapsed, the kingdom spared no expense to send its first emperor into the next life in style. Qin Shi Huang was buried in an elaborate tomb accompanied by what is estimated to be over 8,000 larger-than-life terracotta soldiers, acrobats and musicians, along with assorted calvary horses and horse-drawn chariots.
Other than the Terracotta Army's size and scope, the
Bolivian Visa Requirements For Business Travelers
April 16th, 2010
Bolivia has a slowly growing economy primarily based around energy, mining and forestry. The US is Bolivia's main trading partner, although new trade agreements have increased trade with neighboring countries as well.
Business travelers to Bolivia should follow local business etiquette. According to WorldTravelGuide.net, that means dressing formally, in either a suit or at least a shirt and tie. Also, appointments with your business contacts in Bolivia should be made in advance.
American citizens traveling to Bolivia need to obtain a Bolivian business visa before leaving the US. Here's what you need to get one:
1 Bolivian visa application
1 passport-sized photo of yourself
A copy of your itinerary
A copy of your certificate of vaccination for yellow fever
A business
An Indian Visa: Your First Step To Climbing in the Himalayas
April 14th, 2010
The Indian government just announced that they will be opening more than 100 peaks in the Himalayas to the public (h/t Nileguidance.) The peaks are located in Kashmir, a region which often referred to as "heaven on earth."
Foreign tourism has long been an important part of the Kashmiri economy. According to the Independent, in 1989 there were 100,000 foreign visitors. However, a violent insurgency and India's military response to it made the area increasingly unattractive to tourists starting in the 1990's, and in 2008 only 25,000 were intrepid enough to venture into the region.
Even so, according to this press release, approximately 60% of Kashmir's revenue comes from tourism. In 2004, India and Pakistan began working toward peace in the region, and the amount of violence has
