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North Korea Visa Update: North Korea To Allow US Tourists Year-Round
February 13th, 2010
The relationship between North Korea and the US may not be particularly cordial, but the cash-strapped country is thirsty for American tourist dollars, especially since South Korea's Hyundai group stopped running cross-border tours in 2008.
According to Reuters, to encourage US tourists to come visit North Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has agreed to let Americans in year-round. Previously, tourists from the US were only allowed in from August to October for the Arirang Mass Games.
However, just because American citizens are being allowed to cross the border, that doesn't mean that you'll be able to move around freely. Americans are restricted to staying in hotels reserved for foreigners , and cannot stay more than 4 nights. Expect to spend your trip being escorted around b
Cambodian Visa Requirements for Tourists
February 12th, 2010
According to Wikipedia, tourism is one of Cambodia's fastest-growing industries. In 1997, only 210,000 tourists visited Cambodia, but by 2004, that number had grown to 1,055,000. In 2007, 2.0 million people visited the country.
Tourism is Cambodia's second-largest industry, only ranking below textiles in importance. Tourists come to Cambodia to experience the country's unique culture and to see ancient monuments like the temples of Angkor Wat.
US citizens visiting Cambodia must have a passport and a Cambodian visa. Cambodian tourist visas are available on arrival in the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, but if you apply ahead of time, you'll be able to get out of the airport much more quickly-definitely a relief after a long journey!
To apply for a Cambodian visa, you will ne
Indonesian Tourist Visa Requirements
February 10th, 2010
Tourism is one of Indonesia's main industries-according to Wikipedia, it is the third-largest non-oil/gas-related industry in the country. An average of 5 million tourists come to Indonesia from other countries each year, attracted by the picture-perfect beaches, amazing scuba diving, lush rain forests and a rich, diverse culture.
Indonesia has 33,999 miles of coastline and approximately 17,000 islands. Many of the islands are uninhabited, and 57% of the country is covered in rain forest. Outdoor activities like hiking are popular, as are water sports like surfing. Diving is another common activity-the waters off the coast of Indonesia are home to 3,500 different species of marine life.
To travel to Indonesia, an Indonesian visa is required. You can apply on arrival at certain air
Get a Chinese Visa to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
February 9th, 2010
Have you already broken all of your New Year's Resolutions, maybe more than once? If you're already in need of a fresh start, celebrate New Year's a second time with the Chinese.
Instead of celebrating the New Year on a specific date, the Chinese celebrate the New Year on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This year, the Chinese New Year falls on February 14th-so it's also a great place to be if you despise Valentine's Day.
Chinese New Year's customs include wearing new clothes, passing out "red packets" containing money to children and young adults, and of course, lots and lots of fireworks.
To visit China for the Chinese New Year, you will need a Chinese tourist visa, called an "L visa." Depending on your needs, you can apply for a single -entry Chinese visa valid fo
Get a Turkmenistan Visa to See Ancient Parthian Fortresses
February 8th, 2010
This week's UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in the country of Turkmenistan. The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa are the remains of two fortresses that date back to the Parthian Empire, which ruled the area from the middle of the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD.
The Parthians competed with the Roman Empire, providing a barrier to expansion that they were never able to defeat. Nisa was their capital city. The two fortresses contained in the UNESCO World Heritage site date from different time periods, and are called Old Nisa and New Nisa.
The UNESCO World Heritage website says that Nisa was chosen to receive the World Heritage Site designation because "the archaeological remains vividly illustrate the significant interaction of cultural influences from central Asia and from the M
