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- Overpriced Cruise Excursions: One Way To Circumvent Russian Visa Requirements
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Vietnamese Visa Requirements to Visit Hanoi
September 2nd, 2010
Vietnam has come a long way since the war. Although the Communist party still rules the roost, the country has become increasingly welcoming to foreigners and is now a popular destination for Western tourists. In fact, Gadling's Stanley Stewart recently visited Hanoi and found it to be a wonderful, timeless city:
War and communism have preserved Hanoi from fifty years of progress. There are moments when it seems like the lost city of Asia, the one you can never quite find, the great teeming, squalid, fascinating metropolis of Marlene Dietrich films and 1930's novellas. The modern age has transformed Shanghai. Hong Kong and Bangkok are jammed with traffic and skyscrapers. The lanes of Old Peking have given way to boulevards wide enough for tanks. Hanoi alone has retained its street urchin
Egyptian Visa Requirements To Climb Mt. Sinai
September 1st, 2010
The tallest mountain in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Mt. Sinai has religious significance for Christians, Muslims and Jews alike, as it is believed to be the place where Moses was given the Ten Commandments. Naturally, some scholars dispute this. However, whatever you do (or don't) believe, if you have the opportunity to climb Mt. Sinai, it's an experience not to be missed.
Due to the scorching heat of the Egyptian sun, climbing Mt. Sinai takes place at night, by the light of the moon (supplemented, naturally, with flashlights.) The mountain is 2,285 meters high, and climbing it generally takes 2.5 to 4 hours. There are two ways up: Siket El Bashait, also known as "the Camel Trail," and the aptly named "Steps of Penitence."
Once at the top, you'll generally have plenty of time to watch t
Tanzanian Visa Requirements for the Winner of the Kilimanjaro Ultimate Adventure Sweepstakes
August 25th, 2010
Is "climbing Mount Kilimanjaro" on your list of things you absolutely must do before you die? Then check out the latest sweepstakes from Polarmax, Backpacker Magazine, Cotton Incorporated and Zara Tours: the Kilimanjaro Ultimate Adventure Sweepstakes (h/t Gadling).
Whoever wins the sweepstakes gets the opportunity to take a guest to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with guide Macon Dunnagan. Dunnagan is an experienced climber who literally wrote the book on climbing Kilimanjaro. Well, a book, at least-his novel Sons of Kilimanjaro is about 4 men climbing the 19,340 foot mountain, and he's made the climb at least 16 times himself.
The winner will also be protected from the elements with Polarmax clothing and gear, obviously, and will get to star in a climbing video for the Polarmax
5 Reasons to Get a Cambodian Visa
August 24th, 2010
Each year, more and more international tourists discover Cambodia for the first time. Here are 5 great reasons to get a Cambodian visa and explore this magical country yourself:
1. Angkor Wat
The national symbol of Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a massive Hindu temple/Buddhist shrine. Built in the early 12th century, it towers over the surrounding jungle, richly decorated with reliefs, sculptures and statues.
2. Phnom Penh
Cambodia's capital is another must-see. Bustling and vibrant, Phnom Penh is a great place to shop, eat, or just contemplate Cambodian history, whether in a gilded Buddhist temple or at a somber memorial to the people who died in Cambodia's killing fields.
3. Siem Reap
Siem Reap is a great base for visiting the temples at Angkor Wat, but it's also an interesti
Overpriced Cruise Excursions: One Way To Circumvent Russian Visa Requirements
August 20th, 2010
Russia's visa system is not known for being traveler-friendly. In fact, even the US Department of State calls it "restrictive and complicated," and that's putting it diplomatically. Gadling notes that the hassles involved in applying for a Russian tourist visa have encouraged a market for expensive shore excursions on Baltic cruises. Most Baltic cruise ships remain in port in St. Petersburg for 2 or 3 days, and Gadling points out that if you travel by yourself, you can easily get to and from Moscow for about $60, while a Moscow shore excursion booked through Silversea Cruises costs $999 per person.
The advantage of booking through the cruise line, however, is that the cruise line deals with the Russian visa system for you by obtaining a blanket transit visa good for all passengers on th
