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Ethiopian Visa Requirements for Tourists
March 26th, 2010
Ethiopia offers a variety of advantages to tourists, including a friendly, welcoming culture, a fascinating history and a host of unforgettable destinations. Oh, and did I mention that they have some of the best coffee in the world? Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the country's cafe culture rivals that of Europe.
If you are going sight-seeing in Ethiopia consider hiring a driver to take you around the countryside. According to Gadling.com, this is the best way to experience the beauty of the landscape and the warmth of the local people.
Enjoy your trip, but make sure that you have all of the appropriate documents in hand before you leave. American citizens traveling to Ethiopia need more than just passports. You will also need an Ethiopian visa, even if you are just goi
Benin Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 24th, 2010
Benin is a country in Western Africa. Although the crime rate can be high in some areas, according to the Lonely Planet it is one of the best countries in the region to travel in.
Benin has a rich (but dark) history that makes for some interesting site-seeing opportunities. It was one of the centers of the slave trade in Africa, and today you can trace the path that took millions of Africans away from Africa and into lives of bondage. There is a memorial set up at the Point of No Return.
You can also see the throne of Ghézo, an important king of the Dahomey empire. The throne is mounted on real human skulls. This is the original home of the Voodoo religion, and many of the people who live there still practice it, so you can also shop "fetish markets" for preserved animal h
Vietnam Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 17th, 2010
Tourism is a growing industry in Vietnam. According to Wikipedia, the tourism industry in Vietnam grew 63 percent between the years of 1999 and 2004. About 8 or 9 percent of the foreign tourists who visited Vietnam in 2004 were from the US.
This year, in 2010, the government of Vietnam is celebrating a National Year of Tourism, so it's a particularly exciting time to visit.
However, American citizens visiting Vietnam must have Vietnamese visas. To get a Vietnamese tourist visa, you need the following documents:
Your US passport
A completed Vietnamese visa application
A recent passport photo, taken within the past 6 months.
Also, you must apply ahead of time to get a Vietnamese visa. Some countries will issue tourist visas to travelers when they arrive at the airport,
Brazilian Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 15th, 2010
The tourism industry in Brazil began growing in leaps and bounds after the year 2000, and today it is an important part of the Brazilian economy. According to Wikipedia, Brazil is now the fourth-largest tourist destination in the Americas. Although Brazil has a thriving domestic tourism industry, it is also a popular destination for international tourism. In fact, in 2008, 5.78 billion foreign tourists visited Brazil.
Brazil's most popular tourist destinations for international visitors are mainly natural attractions like the country's lush rainforests and sugar-sand beaches. (See our article on Brazil's beaches for a rundown on the most popular places to swim and sunbathe.)
Although Brazil welcomes tourists, American citizens still need visas to enter the country. Here are the d
Cambodian Business Visa Requirements
March 7th, 2010
Cambodia's economy is still relatively small, but it's growing fast. According to Wikipedia, in 2007 the country's GDP went up 9.6%, and foreign investment in Cambodia reached $600 million.
If you are a US citizen visiting Cambodia on business, you should make sure to secure the appropriate Cambodian business visa before you travel. Getting a Cambodian business visa requires a little bit more documentation that getting a Cambodian tourist visa does. Here's what you'll need:
1 visa application form
1 passport-sized photo of yourself.
A copy of your round-trip itinerary
A business letter of responsibility from your employer. The letter should explain the nature of your business and the purpose of your trip. In the letter, your company should also promise to take responsib
