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Bangladesh Visa Requirements For Tourists
April 25th, 2010
Bangladesh is a small country (about the size of Wisconsin), surrounded by India to the north, east and west and the Bay of Bengal to the South. Although tiny, relatively poor and prone to natural disasters, Bangladesh is nonetheless an intriguing place to visit, with an abundance of natural parks, ancient ruins and unspoiled beaches.
However, US visitors to Bangladesh do need to obtain a Bangladesh visa. In theory, you should be able to get a visa on arrival. However, as the US Department of State notes, "Bangladesh has not widely publicized their policies for visas on arrival. Travelers may encounter delays in airport visa issuance or refused entry if they do not have visas prior to arrival."
Also, visas issued on arrival are valid for a maximum of 14 days, while visas issued a
Brazilian Visa Requirements For Eco-Tourism
April 24th, 2010
In Brazil, eco-tourism is fast becoming big business. According to Planeta.com, about 1 million eco-tourists visited the country each year as of 2000. During 2000, ecotourism also grew faster than tourism as a whole-up 15% compared to 3%.
Ecotourism in Brazil helps more than the environment. It also helps local communities, providing employment and providing an incentive to protect rainforests and other natural resources from development.
Although Brazil welcomes tourists, a visa is required for American citizens to enter the country. To visit an ecolodge in Brazil, you must apply for a Brazilian visa with the following documents:
A valid passport. To apply for a Brazilian visa, your passport must have at least 6 months left before it expires. Also, you will need at least 2
Uzbekistan Visa Requirements To Visit Samarkand
April 21st, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site was founded in the 7th century BC. Many people today have never heard of the ancient city of Samarkand, but it was once one of the most important cities in Asia.
Samarkand is located in modern-day Uzbekistan, and was once an important stop on the Silk Road, the great trade route that connected China with Europe.
It was also the location of the first paper mill in the Islamic world, and for a long time it was an important center of Islamic study. In the 14th century, the Mongol warlord Tamerlane made Samarkand his capital, bringing in artists and artisans from all over his empire.
The traces of this long, distinguished history linger in Samarkand today, making it a beautiful and interesting place to visit. It was added to the UNESCO
Gabon Visa Requirements For Tourists
April 18th, 2010
While tourism in Gabon is still an underdeveloped industry, it is definitely on the rise as more and more travelers discover the country's mix of exotic wildlife and breathtaking vistas.
According to Wikipedia, roughly 85 percent of Gabon is covered in tropical rainforests, creating habitats for everything from gorillas to elephants to many different types of birds. Starting in 2000, the Gabonese government began promoting ecotourism and luxury tourism to further develop this sector of the economy. Approximately 155,000 tourists came to Gabon that year, a tremendous increase from the previous year.
However, the US Department of State notes the the availability of tourist facilities is spotty outside of Libreville, the capital city. Where available, accommodations outside of Libreville ca
China Visa Requirements To See the Terracotta Army of the 1st Qin Emperor
April 17th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor of China. Qin Shi Huang took the title of emperor in 221 BC, and fought to subjugate and unify most of what today is modern-day China.
The Qin Dynasty did not last long after Qin Shi Huang's death-the next 2 rulers were inept and the dynasty was replaced by what would become the Han Dynasty in 206 BC.
However, before the dynasty collapsed, the kingdom spared no expense to send its first emperor into the next life in style. Qin Shi Huang was buried in an elaborate tomb accompanied by what is estimated to be over 8,000 larger-than-life terracotta soldiers, acrobats and musicians, along with assorted calvary horses and horse-drawn chariots.
Other than the Terracotta Army's size and scope, the
