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Getting a Chinese Visa for a Business Trip
October 4th, 2009
Did you know that one-fifth of the world's population resides in China? According to Wikipedia, China also has either the third or second largest economy in the world, also (depending on how you calculate it). It is also one of the world's fastest growing economies.
With China's role in the global economy rapidly increasing, more and more Americans are traveling to China on business. If you have a business trip to China on the horizon, you need to make sure you have the proper paperwork: a valid US passport and a Chinese business visa.
To get a Chinese visa for a business trip, you will need the following documents:
Your US Passport
A completed application form
1 passport photo
If you're going on a business trip, you must fill out the part of the visa application that a
Getting a Bolivian Visa for an Ecotourism Trip
October 2nd, 2009
Bolivia is not the most well-known tourist destination in South America, but that may be slowly changing as tourists discover its incredible ecotourism potential. In fact, one of Bolivia' richest resources is its biodiversity.
Currently, Bolivia's natural parks encompass 15.6% of the country, according to the BBC. Just one of those parks, Madidi National Park, is said to contain 11% of the world's plant and animal species.
Ecotourism is also providing new economic opportunities for native Bolivian tribes. For example, as this article in the Latin American Herald Tribune notes, the Tacana tribe runs a hostel for visitors along a river near Madidi National Park.
So, ecotourism not only helps the environment, it also helps local people. In the Latin American Herald Tribune article,
Getting a Brazilian Travel Visa To See Iguazu Falls
October 1st, 2009
Do you think Niagara Falls is spectacular? Deep in the heart of South America, there is a waterfall that makes the mighty Niagara look like a mere trickle of water in comparison.
Iguazu Fals is located on the border between Brazil and Argentina. According to Wikipedia, an ancient native legend says that the falls were formed by a jealous god who wanted to marry a human woman. The problem? She was already in love, so she and her lover fled down the river in a canoe. To cut off the pair's escape, the god sliced the river into pieces, creating the waterfalls.
How much bigger is Iguazu Falls than Niagara Falls? Here are some statistics:
The peak surface area of the water flowing over Iguazu Falls is 1.3 million square feet. The peak surface area of the water flowing over Niagara i
Getting a Vietnamese Visa for Vietnam’s Year of Tourism
September 30th, 2009
For 2010, Vietnam is celebrating a National Year of Tourism. Actually, they are kicking it off a little bit early, on October10, 2009, according to this article on Bernama.com.
The kick-off celebration will include many exciting activities for Vietnamese citizens and travelers alike, including art performances, music performances like Chinese traditional operettas and traditional folk songs, martial art exhibitions and calligraphy.
The celebration of the National Year of Tourism will continue on through 2010, of course. According to the Vietnamese government's tourism site, the entire country will be participating. Vietnam is also celebrating the 1,000-year anniversary of the founding of its capital, Hanoi, so many events will be held there. There will will an emphasis on en
How To Get a Brazilian Visa In LA
September 29th, 2009
Right now, getting a Brazilian visa in LA is not an easy task. Wait times have gone through the roof (at least 10 working days) as the consulate switches over to a new online application system.
With a backlog of applications to process, the Consulate is currently only allowing visa expediting services to submit one application per day. Even visa agencies are having difficulty getting Brazilian visa applications processed in a timely manner!
Even if you don't live anywhere near LA, you could be affected. The Brazilian visa system is what's called a jurisdictional system. That means that you can't simply apply for a Brazilian visa at any Brazilian consulate. You have to apply at the Brazilian consulate that services people in your area. The LA Consulate serves people who live in
