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Kenya: Visitor and Tourist Information -- Most visitors to Kenya require a visa. Multiple and single entry visas are available. Applications can be made at any Kenya High Commissioner or Embassy prior to traveling. The single entry visa (obtainable upon arrival) is US$50 (correct at time of printing) or the equivalent in local currency.
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Traveling Through Europe: Five Important Tips -- Traveling in Europe is definitely going to be an exciting experience for you, if you have or haven't been in Europe. However you do not want to spoil your holiday due to lack of knowledge and preparation. Therefore to ensure a smooth and enjoyably safe tour, below are some tips for your Europe vacation.
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Antarctica: A Fascinating Continent! -- Merriam-Webster's Collegiate dictionary defines Antarctica as a "body of land around the S. Pole; a plateau covered by a great ice cap & mountain peaks". Doesn't sound too inviting, does it? No wonder the only humans inhabiting this southernmost continent are scientific researchers. Tourists come to visit, too, but don't usually stay long. Let's take a look at the terrain and climate of this land of opposites to get an idea of what types of animal life could survive there.
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Elderhostels -- The Elderhostel is the most unique travel organization I’ve ever come across offering outstanding opportunities for learning while traveling; not to mention an opportunity to meet new friends during your journey. The Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over.
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Three Classic Hikes Abroad -- Paul Scott Mower once said, "There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country…" If you've ever contemplated going abroad to find your next trail, here are 3 classic hikes to consider.
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Neccessary Documentation for a Visit to Australia -- For many, a trip to the "Land down Under" is the trip of a lifetime. Australia really does offer something for everyone, exciting cities, spectacular scenery, friendly people and some of the most unique wildlife found anywhere in the world. Part of the excitement of a big trip is in the planning and if you are visiting this huge and fascinating country, there are several things you should not overlook.
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20 Tips for Planning a Successful African Safari Vacation -- When planning a Safari, the starting point is to think about the time of year you wish to travel; the anticipated duration of your trip; the type of accommodation you prefer; your budget and any special interests you wish to pursue. The more we know about your aspirations for the trip the easier the planning.
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High Tea In The Jungle -- Located in the tropical rainforest of Trinidad, at an elevation of 1200 feet in the mountains of the Northern Range, the Asa Wright Nature Centre and Bird Sanctuary is renowned as a destination for serious (and not so serious) birders and people interested in the study of tropical ecosystems... as well as those just wishing to enjoy the teeming life and verdant beauty of the rainforest.
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Secrets of the London Tube -- Although it's many years since I left my home in London I still occasionally use The Tube, as the London Underground is affectionately known. Hold on. Affectionately? Does anybody actually hold any affection for the network of tunnels that run beneath the surface of our capital, or the rolling stock that runs through them?
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Tips for Traveling to London with Kids -- My husband was born and raised in Wales, and was a grad student in Los Angeles when we met. I must admit that one of the things I found most attractive about him then was his sexy British accent, and I loved the idea of traveling to the UK to meet his family.
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