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Getting a Tajikistan Visa For An Outdoor Adventure
November 10th, 2009
You may never have heard of the tiny Asian country of Tajikistan, or perhaps heard of it only in passing. However, if outdoor adventures are your thing, you may be hearing a lot more about it in the future. A little over a decade after the country exited a brutal civil war, Tajikistan is finally being discovered by tourists.
According to this post on Gadling, Tajikistan's main attraction is its rugged, natural beauty. The backcountry is sparsely populated, so if you like solitude, Tajikistan might be the destination for you. There are also lots of opportunities to ride horses (or camels, if that's your thing) and to climb mountains.
However, if you want to travel to Tajikistan, you will need to apply for a Tajikistan visa first. If you don't have a visa, you will more than likely f
How to Get a Bhutan Visa
November 8th, 2009
Bhutan is an intriguing country. Located between Tibet and India, this isolated country does not get many Western visitors. However, that doesn't mean that there's nothing worth seeing. Bhutan is blessed with gorgeous, often mountainous scenery and a rich traditional culture.
Bhutan has not shied away from embracing modern technology, but development has been slow, with growth planned to conserve the environment and protect the country's cultural and spiritual traditions. In fact, according to Wikipedia, in 1987 Bhutan's king responded to criticism about the pace of development by saying "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product."
Are people really happier in Bhutan? Why not go and see for yourself? To get to Bhutan, you will need a US passport and
Getting a Qatar Tourist Visa
November 6th, 2009
Tourism is a growing industry in Qatar, a wealthy, oil-rich nation in the Middle East. According to the Qatari Embassy website, the development of more tourist facilities was prompted by "the firm policy adopted by HH the Emir, HH the Heir Apparent and the government to open up to the outside world."
Qatar's attractions include spectacular markets, interesting historical sites, and Khor Al Udeid. Also known as the Inland Sea, Khor Al Udeid is a spectacular field of white towering sand dunes that surrounds a channel ending in an inland lake. There is no road that leads to Khor Al Udeid, so you'll have to arrange a tour in an off-road vehicle.
To enter Qatar, US citizens need both a passport and a Qatar visa. If you enter Qatar through the airport (which all tourists are requ
Visas for Mountain-Climbing in Cameroon
November 5th, 2009
Mt. Cameroon is the tallest mountain in West Africa. The still-active volcano soars 13,500 above sea level. Occasionally, it erupts. According to the Cameroon Consulate to Australia, the last major eruption happened in March of 1999. The volcano also erupted in 1982, interrupting the filming of the movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan.
Tourists can climb Mt Cameroon with the help of guides and porters. To schedule a trip, you should contact the Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organization office:
The Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation
P.O.Box 60 Buea S.W.P.
Email: mountceo@iccnet2000.com
What's it like to climb Mount Cameroon? For a detailed description of a climb with some excellent pictures, check out Ann Bowker's description of her climb up the mountain a few years ago.
Stalk Bengal Tigers With a Bangladesh Visa
November 5th, 2009
"Tyger, tyger, burning bright
In the forests of the night..." William Blake
Bangladesh is a small country located on the border between India and Burma (Myanmar). The country is relatively poor and the population is dense, but it is still an interesting place to visit. The Sundarbans (the name means "beautiful forest) is one of the chief attractions.
The Sundarbans is a large mangrove forest. Bangladesh shares the Sunderbans with India, but the majority of the forest (6000 square kilometers out of 10,000) is on the Bangladeshi side of the border.
The forest is deep, dark and wet-1/3 of it is covered in water. The Ganges river dolphin swims in the fresh water, and other, less friendly creatures lurk on land. The Sundarbans is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Bengal
