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- Getting a Kenyan Visa: Lions and Leopards and Cheetahs, Oh My!
- Getting a Panama Visa to See the Panama Canal
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To Enjoy Brazil’s Famous Beaches, You Will Need a Brazilian Visa
November 28th, 2009
When you think of Brazil, what comes to mind? For most people, the answer is exciting festivals like Carnivale, lush tropical rainforests, and of course, the world-famous beaches. Probably the most famous of these is Copacabana, immortalized in the Grammy-winning hit song by Barry Manilow. Despite the predictable crowds of locals and tourists, Copacabana's gorgeous white sands are still well worth a visit. Copacabana also has many activities available, day and night, including futevolei, also known as foot volleyball.
For a quieter experience and some spectacular swimming, check out Ipanema, another gorgeous white sand beach near Rio de Janeiro. Moving away from Rio de Janeiro and towards Sao Paulo, the sand is tinted a beautiful shade of gold on the beaches of Costa Verde. Even bet
Getting a Thai Visa to Ride Elephants in Mae Hong Son Province
November 27th, 2009
Mae Hong Son Province is a province in the northwest of Thailand. Asian elephants have always lived in these forests, and the local people have been training elephants here for centuries. In fact, the name of the province is derived from that of an old settlement called Ban Mae Rong Son, or Village of the Elephant Training Camp.
Today, Mae Hong Son Province is a land of remote forests, many of which have never been cut. Tourists come for the beautiful scenery and to experience the unique traditional cultures of the local hill tribes.
Since it is so remote, Mae Hong Son province is especially suited to trekking, mountain biking, rafting and other outdoor sports. Given the region's history, it's not surprising that elephant trekking is also a possible activity. Several local elephant
Adventure Travel In Uzbekistan: How to Get an Uzbekistan Visa
November 22nd, 2009
If your idea of a great vacation is relaxing somewhere comfortable, doing as little as possible, then Uzbekistan is probably not for you. However, if you enjoy adventure travel packed with outdoor activities, Uzbekistan is a wonderful option that is often overlooked.
Uzbekistan's outdoor attractions include skiing, which is a popular activity in the Chimgan-Beldersay region near the city of Tashkent; mountaineering, rock-climbing and hiking. Horseback riding and hang gliding are also popular, especially on Greater Chimgan mountain in Ugam-Chatkal National Park.
Due to its location on the ancient Great Silk Road, Uzbekistan also has many stunning archaeological and architectural sights. For example, the city of Samarkand is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its ancient history and
Getting a Kenyan Visa: Lions and Leopards and Cheetahs, Oh My!
November 20th, 2009
For pretty much all of human history, the big cats have been above us in the food chain, and were both feared and revered. Now, even though humans have climbed to the top of the food chain, big cats continue to be a source of fascination.
If you want to see them up close, outside of a zoo, one of the best places in the world to do so is Kora National Park in Kenya. The park is home to an amazing variety of wild cats, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, caracals, servals and African wildcats.
The park also has other African wildlife, including hyenas, antelopes, elephants and hippos.
Kora National Park is also the final resting place of George Adamson, the conservationist who raised the lion cub in "Born Free."
To visit Kenya, American citizens need both a passport and Ke
Getting a Panama Visa to See the Panama Canal
November 18th, 2009
Almost as soon as the New World was "discovered" by Europeans, explorers were trying to find a way to sail through it. After all, what they really wanted was to get to Asia where they could trade for spices and other goods.
When the new continents were finally mapped out and people realized that there wasn't a water route that went straight through either of the new continents, the obvious next step was to build one.
At first, there was a bit of a disagreement as to whether the new canal should go through Panama or Nicaragua. Eventually, with the help of some deceptive propaganda spread by American lawyer William Nelson Cromwell on behalf of the French Canal Syndicate, Panama won the day. (According to Wikipedia, Cromwell falsely claimed that a dormant volcano in Nicaragua was erup
