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A Tanzanian Visa: Your First Step To Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
October 27th, 2009
Mt. Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa, soaring up 19,336 feet above the valley below. The challenge of making it to the summit attracts many tourists and adventurers. A big part of the draw is the fact that Kilimanjaro is the world's highest walkable mountain.
However, it's important to bear in mind that "walkable" does not mean "cakewalk," even with porters to carry your baggage. Every year people try to conquer Kilimanjaro and fail. According to Wikipedia, each year 10 climbers and 10-20 local porters die on the mountain.
To maximize your chances of success, here's a list of things you'll need to do to prepare:
Start training. You'll need to be in top shape to tackle Kilimanjaro.
Book your trip through a reputable guide service. You can't climb
Do You Need a Panama Visa to Visit Panama?
October 25th, 2009
Unlike other countries in Central America such as Costa Rica or Belize, Panama is not yet a well-known tourist destination. However, that may be changing-Wikipedia reports that tourism to Panama has been steadily increasing over the last few years.
It's easy to see why-Panama is covered with lush, green cloud forests and fringed by picture-perfect white sand beaches. It is also surrounded by tropical islands, including the island used to film the original Survivor!
If great views are what you crave, check out Parque Nacional Volcán Barú,where you can climb to the top of a dormant volcano, Volcán Barú. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see all the way to the coast on both the Pacific and Caribbean sides of the country!
If you're looking for wilderness, you might check ou
An Indonesian Visa For a Holiday in Bali
October 24th, 2009
If you're already tired of cold and windy autumn weather, the island of Bali in Indonesia might be your dream vacation.
Bali is surrounded by crystal clear waters and colorful coral reefs, so it's perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. In the warm waters off the coast of Bali, you could encounter a variety of different sea animals, including dolphins, sea turtles, tropical fish, manta rays, sharks and more.
The interior of the island is a hotbed of biodiversity, as well, with 280 species of birds, monkeys, deer, bats, felines such as the leopard cat, enormous monitor lizards, snakes and more.
Bali is also one of the sources of the most expensive coffee in the world, kopi luwak. This is not your average Starbucks coffee-kopi luwak is made from coffee beans that have been eaten
Saudi Arabia Business Visas
October 22nd, 2009
Most Americans who travel to Saudi Arabia go there for business or religious reasons-the Saudi government doesn't issue many tourist visas, and the ones it does issue are only granted to organized tour groups following an approved itinerary.
Is there a business trip to Saudi Arabia in your future? Don't forget to apply for your Saudi Arabia visa well in advance! The US Department of State's website notes that they can take months to issue, and you need to have one ahead of time to enter the country.
Here's what you need to get a Saudi Arabia business visa:
A valid US passport
1 passport photo
An invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the company you are doing business with should be able to help)
A letter from your company, explaining who you are, what you will b
Hiking the Annapurna Circuit? How to Get Your Nepal Travel Visa
October 21st, 2009
With its rugged terrain and fabulous scenery, Nepal is a backpacker's paradise. In fact, the country's most popular backpacking route, the Annapurna circuit, was recently named "the world's best trek" by Backpacker Magazine.
The Annapurna circuit is a 128 miles long, and it runs along the edge of the Annapurna mountain range, passing through jungles, canyons and finally ascending into the mountains themselves. This is not a lonely, solitary hike-the route is well-stocked with hotels (which serve food but don't necessarily offer lodging), and with lodges (where you can purchase a bed for the night).
Every year, more than 40,000 people hike the Annapurna circuit, so unless you are a complete misanthrope, you're guaranteed to make friends along the way. Plus, you'll get to experi
