Name: Bibeth
Question: I am a Filipino citizen and resides in the Philippines, I want to know if there if a tourist visa to visit Canary island for 2 weeks is required, if so, where is the office in the Philippines?
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Do Filipino tourists need visas to visit the Canary Islands?
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A Sunday in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Posted in Southern Africa by Dakota on November 28, 2009
Name: Johanna
Question: If in Stellenbosch on a Sunday, what sort of places will be open for business? Would we be able to find a rental place for a car-rental? Would we get petrol on a Sunday? Would Wine farms be open for visiting on a Sunday? Would we have to phone ahead? Please let me know, thank you.
Lodging in Buenos Aires
Posted in South America by Dakota on November 26, 2009
Destination of the month - November 2009
Destination of the month: Rajasthan, India. Rajasthan is a state located in the northwestern part of India. It’s primarily a desert region known for its unique culture, historic palaces and forts and its amazing landscape. The state is also home to two national tiger reserves, and several holy sites of the Hindu and Jain religions.
As it is a desert region, visitors to Rajasthan have to be careful to avoid the extreme temperatures. It’s not advised to visit the region during the summer months, with temperatures being most comfortable from October-April. However November is one of the best times to visit Rajasthan as the weather is cool but it’s before the tourist high season which starts in December.
I’ll be in Rajasthan for the entire month of November; I’m making a circular route covering the state in its entirety. I’ll make sure to let everyone know how my trip turns out.
Check out our website for information on the region and other travel information on Rajasthan: http://www.travelersdigest.com/india.htm
Trans Siberian Railway: From Beijing to Irkutsk
Posted in Destinations Of The Month, East Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Travelogues by Dakota on October 29, 2009
Trans Siberian Railway: From Beijing to Irkutsk
September 2009
The Trans Siberian rail journey has long been a dream of mine. Armed with a surge of confidence and knowledge the optimal season was quick in passing, I decided to travel to Beijing to embark upon the train via Mongolia to Lake Baikal and the city of Irkutsk.
It was September and the weather had been glorious in Beijing, a welcome relief from the sauna that is Hong Kong. September is one of the best times to embark upon the rail journey as the crowds of summer have largely dissipated. I was able to arrange tickets via a specialist travel agency by the name of Monkey Shrine, and after a fun filled week spent with friends in Beijing, I began my journey…
Destination of the month - October 2009
Destination of the month: Sydney, New South Wales. Sydney is a world class city that should be on everyone’s ‘must see’ list of travel destinations. There’s a beautiful harbour, some wonderful beaches, and a vibrant local culture. And October, in the southern hemisphere’s spring, is as good a time as any to visit Sydney.
Check out our website for information on the region and other travel information on Sydney: http://www.travelersdigest.com/sydney.htm
Vietnam visas on arrival
Posted in Southeast Asia by Dakota on October 5, 2009
Vietnam is now issuing visas on arrival to travellers arriving by air to the airports of Da Nang, Hanoi or Saigon. By visiting the website www.visa-vietnam.org/ you can purchase an electronic ‘visa approval letter’ that is then printed out and shown at the visa on arrival desk at one of the previously mentioned airports.
Visit the website for more information on Vietnamese visas on arrival: https://www.visa-vietnam.org/
Tourist Hotel, Zhuhai, China
The Tourist Hotel is well maintained and is in a good location in the city of Zhuhai. It’s across the street from a new shopping complex that contains several western food outlets. And it is three blocks or so from the bay. The rooms are standard but I found it to be of good value.
- Dakota Smith
Travelers Digest
Date of stay: August 2009
Cleanliness: 3/5
Facilities: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Location: 4/5
Pricing: 5/5
Rooms: 3/5
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend: Yes
The great firewall of China
I just wanted to provide everyone with an update on the Great Chinese Firewall. It’s been about two years since I’ve last spent any significant time in mainland China, and in the time since it seems that China has gotten immeasurably better at enforcing its draconian internet restrictions. While before one could easily bypass the firewall using any number of free proxy services, China has taken steps to block these sites at a heightened pace.
So for those of you planning on visiting China and wishing to have unfiltered access to the internet (I needs me my Facebook), I suggest you download a proxy program before your arrival in China.
Tanzania safari information and travel tips
Posted in East Africa by Dakota on September 25, 2009
Travel Tips for Tourists Going to Tanzania Provided by Smart Travel and Safaris Africa
(i) Mount KilimanjaroNational Park: The highest mountain in Africa 5895m/19340ft, with its peak covered with snow throughout the year. It is a volcanic mountain and easier mountain for normal people (without technical expert) can climb successful. There are six routes named Marangu, Rongai, Machame, Shira, Umbwe, Londrosi/Lemosho. You can climb through one of the routes to the Summit.
(ii) Serengeti National Park, with the Great Wildebeest Migration, Kopjes (where cats hide there), Great Rivers like Grumeti (where crocodiles survive), and large plain.
(iii) Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Ngorongoro Crater). – NCA: NCA is often called ‘African Eden’ and the ‘Eight Wonder of the Natural World’, Man and Biosphere Reserve.
(iv) Zanzibar spice Island (Unguja and Pemba).
(v) Selous Game Reserve.
There are more details on selected Most Top Tourist destinations, go on reading.
