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Do You Need a Chinese Visa to Go to Hong Kong?
June 29th, 2010
Hong Kong, a former British colony that is now part of China, is often described as "the place where East meets West." Englad took control of Hong Kong from China during the first Opium War in 1841. It was finally returned to Chinese control in 1997.
Today, the island is a major financial hub and tourist attraction. Tourists visit Hong Kong for shopping, dining and to see impressive attractions like the Giant Buddha of Po Lin Monastery.
Hong Kong is part of China, but do you need a Chinese visa to visit it? Not necessarily. If you are just visiting Hong Kong as a tourist and will be staying less than 90 days, all you need to enter is your US passport, enough money to support yourself while you are there, and a return ticket.
Even though you don't need a visa, there are few imp
Get a Vietnam Visa to Visit Magical Ha Long Bay
June 27th, 2010
One of Vietnam's most exquisite natural treasures, Ha Long Bay is located along the coast in Quảng Ninh province. Local legend has it that the bay was created by a family of friendly dragons, send by the gods to help the Vietnamese defend their land against the Chinese. Over 3,000 islands and islets rise out of the crystal blue waters, covered with jungle and surreal rock formations. Many of the islands have caves to explore, and some even have lakes. Is it any wonder that Ha Long Bay was nominated to be one of the World's 7 Natural Wonders in 2009?
However, conservation-minded tourists should be careful that they don't inadvertently cause harm to this special place. Environmental Graffiti has an excellent first-hand account of a visit to Ha Long Bay that includes this caution:
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Get an Ethiopian Visa to Visit the Ancient City of Aksum
June 27th, 2010
Beginning around 400 BC, a new power emerged in Ethiopia, based in the city of Aksum. Over time, the new kingdom took over territory and valuable trade routes from the nearby Kingdom of Kush, eventually becoming one of the most important and powerful kingdoms in the entire world.
The Kingdom of Aksum converted to Christianity early, and local legend states that the city was also the home of the biblical Queen of Sheba and the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. The Axumites also developed their own language and their own style of architecture, including impressive obelisks.
Today, Aksum is much smaller, but you can still see the remains of the old city. There are ancient castles, royal tombs and towering obelisks. The Obelisk of Axum was recently returned to Ethiopia fr
Nepal Visa Requirements to Visit Everest Base Camp
June 20th, 2010
Have you ever dreamed of climbing Mount Everest? For most people, standing on top of the highest mountain in the world is an impossible dream. The altitude and terrain mean that to make the climb, you have to be extremely athletic. (And just because a 13-year-old recently summited, that doesn't make it an easy climb. Jordan Romero is one tough kid.)
For most of us, Everest Base Camp is a much more doable goal. Every year, thousands of people visit the South Base Camp in Nepal, making it one of the most popular hiking trails in the country. Although the trip to Base Camp is not nearly as strenuous as actually climbing the mountain, you will still get a fairly intense workout. You'll also get a chance to meet local people and experience the local culture along the way. Kraig Becker, a
Brazilian Visa Requirements To Visit Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Where the Mirages Are Real
June 20th, 2010
When is a mirage not really a mirage? When the water is real, as it is in Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. This park is mostly desert,an otherworldly landscape with vast, ivory-colored sand dunes as far as the eye can see. However, in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, crystal-clear lakes and lagoons are scattered in between the dunes.
The New York Times' Frugal Traveler recently visited the park, and was quite impressed:
The barely off-white silky sands and endless cool oases of the Lençóis are such a visual stunner that, with apologies to Rio de Janeiro, the Canadian Rockies and my ex-girlfriends, they may be the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.
You can get to Lençóis Maranhenses National Park by plane or by bus from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Of cour
