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Brazilian Tourist Visa Requirements for Carnaval
January 28th, 2010
It's almost that time of year again...in February, roughly 40 days before Easter, Brazil holds a massive party: Carnaval. In this mostly Catholic country, Carnaval is one last chance to let loose before the sacrifices of Lent.
Of course, you don't have to be Catholic to enjoy Carnaval. In Brazil's major cities, the event is celebrated by parades, costumes, samba dancing and partying in the streets. The types of music and parades differ from city to city, and the dates of the celebration may vary by a day or so as well. For example, Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval celebrations occur on a Monday, while Sao Paulo happen over a long weekend, from Friday to Sunday. So, make sure to do a little bit of research before you make your travel arrangements.
All US citizens traveling to Brazil must hav
Kyrgyzstan Tourist Visa Requirements
January 27th, 2010
Have you ever wanted to live the life of a true nomad? According to this post on the Matador Trip Network, in Kyrgyzstan you can do just that.The Matador writers watched a golden eagle hunt (and ate the resulting bounty for dinner), swam in the lake of Issyk Kul, and dined on local specialties like roasted yak. (I wonder if yak tastes like chicken? Nah, probably more like beef or venison.)
They also got to witness a "dead goat polo" match firsthand. Yes, "dead goat polo" is exactly what it sounds like: polo played on horseback with a dead goat instead of a ball.
For the piece de resistance, the Matador team lived in a yurt near Song Kol Lake and hung out with a local family. This sounded like a really neat experience, as long as you don't mind getting up close and personal with stran
Cape Verde Tourist Visa Requirements
January 24th, 2010
Cape Verde is a small country consisting of a chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Senegal. Although the country is relatively undeveloped, tourism is a growing industry. Access to Cape Verde is made easier by the fact that Cape Verde has 2 international airports, one in the capital city of Praia, and one on Sal Island.
People come to Cape Verde to dive in the clear water and swim with marine animals like parrotfish, angelfish, groupers, barracudas, moray eels, rays, sharks and sea turtles. Other popular activities include windsurfing, deep sea fishing and hiking.
To go to Cape Verde, American citizens need a passport and a visa. You'll need to apply for your Cape Verde tourist visa in advance. The government of Cape Verde offers two different types of tourist visas. The
Bahrain Tourist Visa Requirements
January 24th, 2010
The country of Bahrain is located on the Persian Gulf. Its shores are fringed with sunny beaches and dotted with islands both natural and man-made. Formerly known for its pearls, Bahrain is now known for shiny new cities and tourist developments, like the Bahrain World Trade Center.
Bahrain's beaches and its modern facilities make it a popular tourist destination-in fact, with 2 million visitors a year (per Wikipedia), it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Middle East. Bahrain is continuing to build more tourist facilities, so that number will probably increase in the years to come.
American citizens who wish to visit Bahrain will need a passport and a Bahrain tourist visa. You can obtain a two-week tourist visa on arrival or via the Bahraini government web si
Zambia Visa Requirements to See Victoria Falls
January 23rd, 2010
Located on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls is claimed to be the largest waterfall in the world. The waterfall's indigenous name, Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Mist that Thunders) gives a much better idea of its grandeur than the name given to it by English explorers. Victoria Falls is approximately 5,600 feet wide and 60 feet high.
If you are lucky enough to visit Victoria Falls at night, by the light of a full moon, you may even see a "moonbow," a rainbow in the dark. Moonbows are caused by the light of a full moon reflecting off the spray of the falls. They are very rare, and Victoria Falls is one of the few locations on earth where they happen with any frequency.
You can visit Victoria Falls either through the Zambia side or the Zimbabwe side. Zambia visas can be obtained in advance or
