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Getting an Iran Visa
December 6th, 2009
From the ancient ruins of Persepolis to the hustle and bustle of modern Tehran, Iran is a fascinating country that does have a lot to offer an adventurous traveler. However, Americans who want to travel to Iran will run headfirst into a variety of obstacles due to the tense relationship between the American government and the Iranian government.
For example, the US Department of State has issued a travel warning for Iran advising that "American citizens may be subject to harassment or arrest while travelling or residing in Iran." Due to the less-than-cordial relationship between the two countries, even something as simple as accessing your bank accounts is impossible while in Iranian territory-the State Department's page on Iran advises that you won't be able to
Types of Belarus Visas
December 4th, 2009
Once part of the Soviet Union, Belarus became independent in 1991. Belarus requires all US citizens to have both a valid passport and the appropriate Belarus visa before they can set foot on Belorussian territory. Before you apply for your visa, you need to consider the purpose of your visit to make sure you apply for the right type of visa.
Belarus offers the following types of visas:
Tourist visas
Business visas
Transit visas (if you will be traveling through Belarus on the way to another destination and will be staying in the country for less than 48 hours)
Private visit/homestay visas for visitors who will be staying with a friend or family member in Belarus.
Employment and study visas are available for visitors who want to work or go to school in Belarus, but you
Getting an Armenian Tourist Visa
November 15th, 2009
Armenia is an ancient country. The capital city, Yerevan, dates back to 78BC, making it 29 years older than Rome! Today, however, Yerevan is a thriving, modern city. Now that Armenia is on the cusp of settling its border dispute with Azerbaijan and is working toward more normal relationships with Turkey, the country is becoming more attractive to tourists.
In fact, according to The Independent, the number of tourists visiting Armenia from January to September of this year rose 5 percent to 422,500 visitors. There's a lot that makes Armenia worth visiting. The capital city, Yerevan, is a charming city filled with fountains, restaurants and lively cafes.
There are also lovely mountain towns like Goris, located near the border with Iran. In the southern part of the country, Vayots D
Apply For a Kazakhstan Visa
November 14th, 2009
When you think about Kazakhstan, the first thing that comes it mind is most likely the title character of the movie Borat. However, if you were to actually travel to Kazakhstan, you might be surprised. The country has a growing economy, an educated populace (according to Wikipedia, the literacy rate is 99.5%) and is far from the cultural backwater portrayed in the movie.
Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country in the world, and visitors can look forward to seeing many different types of scenery, including mountains, steppes, grasslands and deserts. Community ecotourism programs are available, so you can stay with local villagers and get a feel for the community. (Again, please try to forget Borat. People aren't really like that here.)
You can also indulge in kumis, a drink made from
Getting a São Tomé e Príncipe Visa
November 12th, 2009
You've probably never heard of São Tomé e Príncipe, a small island nation off the coast of Africa. However, if you're looking for a quiet, clean beach, it's hard to do much better than this tropical paradise.
São Tomé e Príncipe was once a Portuguese colony. In the 19th and 2oth centuries, the Portuguese imported slaves to grow sugar, coffee and cocoa-so much cocoa, in fact, that they became known as the "chocolate islands."
The islands, located in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of Gabon, became independent in 1975. However, cocoa is still their top export. The islands are also packed with biodiversity. In fact, they are home to 983 different plant species and many different types of animals, as well. Visitors to São Tomé e Príncipe get to sample excellent coffee
