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Is It Safe to Get a Nigerian Visa?
July 4th, 2010
As wonderful as it would be to be able to travel the world worry-free, that simply isn't possible. Conflicts, unfriendly governments and general lawlessness can all make a destination unsafe. To help guide travelers, the US Department of State issues official travel warnings whenever it feels that the situation in a particular country has become a cause for concern.
Last month, the Department of State issued a travel warning for Nigeria. Is is safe to get a Nigerian visa? To answer this question as fully as possible, let's look at the travel warning in a little bit more detail.
The warning sites crime as the chief danger in Nigeria, citing the kidnappings of foreign nationals, fraud perpetrated by people dressed as government officials, shakedowns and demands from bribery by actual p
Gabon Visa Requirements to Visit Lopé-Okanda National Park
July 4th, 2010
Gabon is justly famous for its nature parks, which protect a variety of different habitats for native African plants and animals, including Lopé-Okanda National Park, this week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lopé-Okanda National Park includes vast stretches of well-preserved tropical rainforests as well as savannahs. It is home to more large threatened African mammals than any other African rainforest. The world's largest known group of primates was found here: a troop of more than 1,300 mandrill.
Lopé-Okanda National Park may be filled with wildlife, but it is also a place with a rich human history. Archaeological remains from this region indicate Stone Age and Iron Age settlements, and they tell the story of the migration of the Bantu people into the Congo Forests. They l
The Top 5 Reasons to Get an Indian Visa
June 30th, 2010
Why travel to India? There are too many reasons to count, really, but we've managed to narrow it down to the top 5. Your mileage may vary of course-if there's something we should have included or something you think we should have left out, let us know in the comments!
1. The Taj Mahal
India's most famous building, the Taj Mahal is practically the national symbol. Built by an emperor to immortalize his beloved wife, the Taj never fails to impress.
2. Indian Food
So much more than just curry, Indian food has countless regional variations, all of them delicious.
3. Goa
This countercultural playground is known for more than just its beach parties-the beaches themselves are stunning and the region's rich history makes for interesting excursions.
4. Khajuraho
Khajuraho is best
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
Indonesian Visa Requirements to Visit the Borobudur Temple
June 27th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Indonesia. The Borobudur Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the 8th or 9th century AD. This colossal structure was once abandoned to the surrounding jungle, perhaps because the local populace converted to Islam or perhaps due to a volcanic eruption.
Either way, it was rediscovered in 1814 by H.C. Cornelius, a Dutch engineer working for the British government in Java. Excavating the monument took decades-it was not fully unearthed until 1835. In the 1970's, UNESCO sponsored a major renovation and restoration of the temple, and today Indonesian Buddhists worship there once more. Vesak, a major Buddhist holiday, is celebrated by visiting all three of the region's major Buddhist temples, walking from Mendut
