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World Heritage Site of the Week: Get a Tanzanian Visa to Visit the Stone Town of Zanzibar
December 26th, 2009
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage site lies on an island off the coast of Tanzania. The Stone Town of Zanzibar is the old heart of Zanzibar, built when it was an ancient trading town.
Zanzibar is located on the island of Unguja. According to Wikipedia, people have been living here for almost three centuries, but the stone buildings that make the old town so distinctive today date back to the 1830s.
The old town consists of large stone houses, mosques and bazaars, all connected by a maze of narrow alleys. Walking is essential here, as most of the alleyways are too skinny to take a car down. One of the most interesting architectural features of the city is the elaborate doors on many of the houses. The wealthy Arab traders and businessmen who originally owned the houses comp
A Tanzanian Visa: Your First Step To Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
October 27th, 2009
Mt. Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, is the highest mountain in Africa, soaring up 19,336 feet above the valley below. The challenge of making it to the summit attracts many tourists and adventurers. A big part of the draw is the fact that Kilimanjaro is the world's highest walkable mountain.
However, it's important to bear in mind that "walkable" does not mean "cakewalk," even with porters to carry your baggage. Every year people try to conquer Kilimanjaro and fail. According to Wikipedia, each year 10 climbers and 10-20 local porters die on the mountain.
To maximize your chances of success, here's a list of things you'll need to do to prepare:
Start training. You'll need to be in top shape to tackle Kilimanjaro.
Book your trip through a reputable guide service. You can't climb
