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Ghana Visa Requirements to Enjoy Local Culture in Accra
July 10th, 2011
Ecotourism may be the most common form of tourism is Ghana, but that doesn't mean you should overlook the capital city, Accra. The city is busy, and like so many cities in the developing world, it will initially seem dirty to Western eyes. However, as Ghana resident Phil Paoletta wrote in this post for Matador Travel, you're only cheating yourself if you go by your first impression:
"I’ve known some travelers to be put off by the haze of diesel fumes on Ring Road, or by the lack of sidewalks and the prevalence of open sewers. But don’t make your judgment in a day, or even a couple. Take your time, watch your step, and don’t be shy."
Explore the city with an open mind, and you'll find excellent food, music, shopping, and arts galore. Read the Matador post for some great reco
Chinese Visa Requirements to Visit the Temple of Heaven
June 5th, 2011
As if you needed another reason to get a Chinese visa, UNESCO has one more for you: This month's featured World Heritage Site is located in Beijing and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. For almost 500 years starting in 1420, Chinese emperors worshiped at the Temple of Heaven, a staggeringly beautiful complex of temples and altars built according to Taoist principles. Here, the emperors performed prayers and ceremonies to ensure bountiful harvests and favorable weather for growing crops.
UNESCO calls it "a masterpiece of architecture and landscape design which simply and graphically illustrates a cosmogony of great importance for the evolution of one of the world’s great civilizations."
The Temple of Heaven stopped being used as such in 1911, when the ceremonies were forbidden by the
Belarus Visa Requirements for Tourists
April 8th, 2011
Though the Soviet Union officially broke up in 1991, in many ways Belarus never left. The country's economy is still primarily owned by the state, and while Belarus is technically a republic, the country has a reputation of being a place where political dissent is an activity that's neither encouraged nor good for one's health.
For all that, Belarus' attractions beckon both city people and nature lovers alike. The cities thrive with excellent nightlife, and the natural parks are wild and impressive. Plus, there's the Belarusian people themselves. Lonely Planet says that "while travelers will always be subject to curiosity, they'll invariably also be on the receiving end of extremely warm hospitality" while in Belarus.
Before you can experience that hospitality for yourself, however
Ghana Visa Requirements to Surf and Swim in Akwidaa
March 16th, 2011
Located on Ghana's scenic West Coast, the tiny fishing village of Akwidaa seems like an unlikely destination. However, this write-up on Matador Travel has me ready to fill out a Ghana visa application immediately.
Here's how he describes the eco-lodge he stayed at and the surrounding area:
"For Peace Corps workers in West Africa, Green Turtle is Mecca. An untouched beach (one of the most swimmable in the region) lies between two fishing villages and backs up to a rainforest preserve. A ring of beach chalets surround a comfortable open-air bamboo pavilion, where an old fishing boat serves as the bar. The entire place has been built with locally sourced, sustainably harvested materials, solar panels provide electricity, and all of the toilets are composting."
Plus, the best surfing spot
Should You Use an Agency to Get Your Vietnamese Visa?
February 11th, 2011
Getting a visa can be a complicated and confusing process. Some countries' visas are relatively easy to apply for on your own, while others are so complicated that you're almost guaranteed to be better off if you hire someone to do it for you. What if you're going to Vietnam as a tourist? Should you use an agency to get your Vietnamese visa?
Lauren Quinn of MatadorTrips researched applying for a Vietnamese visa on her own. Here's how she described the process:
"It’s a strange and confusing process for those of us native to countries of privilege. As an American, I’m used to walking up to a customs window, flashing a tourist-dollar smile, and getting my stamp."
Although she considered dropping her passport off herself at the nearest Vietnamese embassy, she eventually decided to
