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Benin Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 24th, 2010
Benin is a country in Western Africa. Although the crime rate can be high in some areas, according to the Lonely Planet it is one of the best countries in the region to travel in.
Benin has a rich (but dark) history that makes for some interesting site-seeing opportunities. It was one of the centers of the slave trade in Africa, and today you can trace the path that took millions of Africans away from Africa and into lives of bondage. There is a memorial set up at the Point of No Return.
You can also see the throne of Ghézo, an important king of the Dahomey empire. The throne is mounted on real human skulls. This is the original home of the Voodoo religion, and many of the people who live there still practice it, so you can also shop "fetish markets" for preserved animal h
Bolivian Visa Requirements to Visit The Ancient City of Tiwanaku
March 21st, 2010
This week's UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Bolivia. Once upon a time (more precisely, from between 300 to 1000 AD), the city of Tiwanaku was the center of a great empire. According to Wikipedia, the people that lived there used an ingenious form of agriculture called "suka kollus," growing crops in raised fields separated by flooded canals. The canals kept the crops irrigated during the hot days and protected them against freezing during the cold nights.
Supported by these agricultural techniques, the city grew to 6.5 square kilometers, and had between 15,000 - 30,000 inhabitants when it was at its largest point.
Tiwanaku also brought other cities under its leadership, sometimes through trade and treaties, sometimes by force. The city expanded its territory to include parts
Nepal Visa Requirements for the Great Himalayan Trail
March 20th, 2010
Backpackers, rejoice...the Great Himalayan Trail will be open for business starting next year! Well, part of it, anyway.
The idea behind the Great Himalayan Trail was to be able to hike straight from the western boundary of the mighty mountain chain at Nanga Parbat mountain in Pakistan all the way to Namche Barwa in Tibet. The completed trail will pass through 5 countries: Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. It will be 4,500 kilometers long-just 50o kilometers shorter than tthe US Continental Divide Trail.
However, the trail is still under construction, and so far only the section in Nepal is ready for travelers. World Expeditions will begin offering guided hikes along the 1,700 kilometer section of the trail in Nepal in February 2011.
In a press release, Brad Atwal, World
Mali Visa Requirements for Hiking in Dogon Country
March 19th, 2010
The Dogon are an African ethnic group that live in the central plateau region of Mali. Isolated, they have retained a fairly traditional lifestyle. The Dogon are known for their unique architecture, their sculptures and carved wooden masks, and their mythology.
Now, according to the New York Times, the area they live in is becoming a more popular destination for tourists looking for a unique travel experience. With the help of a local guide, you can hike between different Dogon villages, and even to the caves where they bury their dead.
However, there are a few important things that you need to be aware of before you go. First, expect primitive accommodations, and come prepared. Second, make sure you get a knowledgeable, reputable guide! The writer for the New York Times had an e
Vietnam Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 17th, 2010
Tourism is a growing industry in Vietnam. According to Wikipedia, the tourism industry in Vietnam grew 63 percent between the years of 1999 and 2004. About 8 or 9 percent of the foreign tourists who visited Vietnam in 2004 were from the US.
This year, in 2010, the government of Vietnam is celebrating a National Year of Tourism, so it's a particularly exciting time to visit.
However, American citizens visiting Vietnam must have Vietnamese visas. To get a Vietnamese tourist visa, you need the following documents:
Your US passport
A completed Vietnamese visa application
A recent passport photo, taken within the past 6 months.
Also, you must apply ahead of time to get a Vietnamese visa. Some countries will issue tourist visas to travelers when they arrive at the airport,
