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- A Tanzanian Visa: Your First Step To Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
- An Indonesian Visa For a Holiday in Bali
- Hiking the Annapurna Circuit? How to Get Your Nepal Travel Visa
- Get a Bolivian Visa to See Lake Titicaca
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Visiting Instanbul (Not Constantinople)- Do You Need a Turkish Visa?
November 1st, 2009
Located on the border between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is the city where East meets West. This ancient city has served as the capital for the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire and the Ottoman Empire. However, currently Turkey's capital city is located in Ankara.
Although not the capital of Turkey, Istanbul is the country's largest city with 12.6 million people. The city literally straddles the Bosphorus strait, with one part on the European side and the other on the Asian side.
Tourism is a major part of Istanbul's economy. People flock here from across the globe, drawn by the city's rich history, stunning architecture and fabulous Mediterranean beaches.
This post, by Two Drifters, gives a wonderful description of what it's like to visit the city. No matter w
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
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
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
Get a Bolivian Visa to See Lake Titicaca
October 18th, 2009
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America, as well as one of the region's prime tourist attractions. The lake, located on the border between Peru and Bolivia, has several unique characteristics that make it worth visiting. First, it is located high in the Andes Mountains, 12,500 ft above sea level. The blue of the lake contrasted with the white, snow-capped peaks of the mountains makes for stunning scenery indeed!
Second, the lake and the surrounding areas are home to native people with a unique and interesting culture. For example, some natives live on the lake on artificial islands made of reeds, called uros. The uros must be rebuilt constantly with fresh reeds to replace the reeds on the bottom as they decompose into the lake.
On the island on Amanti, you can stay f
