Posts Tagged ‘Guide’

Unique Places to Stay Not surprisingly, most of these are in Rajasthan, which has almost 80 heritage properties -- castles, palaces, forts, and ornate havelis (traditional mansions), now hotels offering varying degrees of comfort. # Taj Mahal Hotel (Mumbai): George Bernard Shaw famously claimed that after staying here, he no longer had any need to visit the real Taj Mahal in Agra. Built just over a century ... Full story

Entry Requirements All travelers entering Taiwan require confirmed return air tickets or proof of onward travel. For U.S. citizens, all U.S. passport holders will be allowed to enter Taiwan without a visa for up to 30 days (no extensions allowed) if their passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Taiwan and the traveler has a confirmed return air ticket or ... Full story

Visitor Info With limited funds and a (somewhat understandable) suspicion of any centralized bureau, a state-funded tourism body for Bulgaria does not at present exist, nor a tourism-oriented ethos. There are however a number of websites professing to be independent travel advisors; of these www.discover-bulgaria.com is the best for general information. Sofia-based Zig Zag is an excellent independent advice bureau and offers a range of services. ... Full story

The Wall's most easily visited sections are Ba Da Ling and Juyong Guan, while Mutianyu, Jin Shan Ling, and the vertiginous Simatai require a full day's outing. Appealing options for overnight stays are The Red Capital Ranch at Mutianyu and the more basic Simatai YHA. On the Wild Wall -- Travelers with time and the inclination to explore beyond the typical tourist haunts are strongly encouraged ... Full story

Getting There If you were hoping to soar over the Andes to Machu Picchu in a helicopter, you're out of luck: All flights have been suspended indefinitely, due to very real environmental concerns. By Train -- The 112km (70-mile) train from Cusco to Machu Picchu is a truly spectacular journey. It zigzags up Huayna Picchu and then through lush valleys hugging the Río Urubamba, with views of ... Full story