Thursday, December 6, 2007
Australia and New Zealand Travel Tips
Australia and New Zealand Travel Tips
ClimateAustralia: Winters are moderate with temperature around 50oF. Summers are warm and comfortable with temperatures ranging between 80 oF -90 oF. Spring and fall are comfortable.New Zealand: Winters are moderate with temperature around 50oF. Summers are warm and comfortable with temperatures ranging between 80 oF -90 oF. Spring and fall are comfortable.Languages SpokenAustralia: EnglishNew Zealand: EnglishPassport and Visa requirementsAustralia: Passport, electronic Travel Authority (ETA) label visa, proof of return and funds are required to enter Australia.New Zealand: Citizens of the US are required to have a valid passport. Visa is not required for less than 90 days stay.CurrencyAustralia: Australian DollarNew Zealand: New Zealand DollarConservation:Australia: Atmosphere is normal throughout Australia. Handshaking is normal. Casual wear is widely acceptable except some exclusive restaurants, hotels, functions, and business meetings.New Zealand: Atmosphere is normal throughout New Zealand. Handshaking is normal, however, if invited to a formal Maori occasion the hongi or pressing of noses is common. Casual wear is widely acceptable except some exclusive restaurants, hotels, functions, and business meetings.Driving:Australia: Road network across the country is quite commendable. Traffic drives on the right and signage is international. However, proper information should be obtained if driving off major highways is desired.New Zealand: New Zealand has a network of 92,000 km of road where traffic drives on the left.
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North America Travel Tips
North America Travel Tips
Climate:Canada: It gets colder as you go north of Canada. The western and eastern coasts are humid and rain occurs in the winters. Winters are extremely cold with January temperature around -4OF. July and August are warm with temperatures usually in low 80’s.Languages spokenCanada: French and EnglishPassport and Visa requirementsCanada: Passport or proof of US citizenship is required. Visas not required for US citizens.CurrencyCanada: Canadian DollarConservationCanada: Handshaking is a normal mode of greeting. However, kissing on the cheeks is common in the French dominated areas. Other etiquettes are same as other European countries.DrivingCanada: Canada has a huge road network covering more than 7600 km from west to east and 4800 km from north to south. Traffic in Canada drives on the right. The longest road, the Trans-Canada Highway is over 8000 km long.
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Climate:Canada: It gets colder as you go north of Canada. The western and eastern coasts are humid and rain occurs in the winters. Winters are extremely cold with January temperature around -4OF. July and August are warm with temperatures usually in low 80’s.Languages spokenCanada: French and EnglishPassport and Visa requirementsCanada: Passport or proof of US citizenship is required. Visas not required for US citizens.CurrencyCanada: Canadian DollarConservationCanada: Handshaking is a normal mode of greeting. However, kissing on the cheeks is common in the French dominated areas. Other etiquettes are same as other European countries.DrivingCanada: Canada has a huge road network covering more than 7600 km from west to east and 4800 km from north to south. Traffic in Canada drives on the right. The longest road, the Trans-Canada Highway is over 8000 km long.
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Latin America Travel Tips
Latin America Travel Tips
ClimateBahamas: The islands have a pleasant weather throughout the year. Blowing trade winds make it a comfortable place in the tropics. Temperatures range between 60oF and 90 oF all throughout the year. Rainy season starts from May to November with short heavy showers with occasional lingering rainfall.Bermuda: Bermuda has a mild and aggregate climate affected by the warm Gulf Stream. Annual temperature ranges between 75 oF and 68 oF. Humidity is high and rain is common throughout the year.Jamaica: Jamaica has a typical maritime climate without yearly fluctuations except for the rainy season (May to December). Hurricanes are expected between June to November.Brazil: Weather in Brazil lies between temperate and hot. Rain is common and so is high humidity.Peru: The coast and the slopes of Peru lying on the western slopes of the Andes are dry and summer falls between December and April. Weather on the Andean highlands is a bit different with dry season starting from May to September.Argentina: Most parts of Argentina have a temperate climate. Southeast Argentina is arid while southwest is sub-Antarctic.Languages SpokenBahamas: EnglishBermuda: English, PortugueseJamaica: English, PatoisBrazil: Portuguese, EnglishPeru: Peru, EnglishArgentina: Spanish, EnglishPassport and Visa Requirements Bahamas: Passport is required. In case your passport has expired, it is accepted in the Bahamas but before 5 years of expiry. A return journey ticket is required for stay of up to 8 months.Bermuda: Visas are not required for citizens of the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and Western European countries.Jamaica: Passport or original birth certificate and a valid driver’s license, proof of sufficient funds, and onward or return journey ticket is required.Brazil: Passport and visa is compulsory to enter Brazil.Peru: Passport is required. Visa is necessary only for tourists planning to stay over 3 months.Argentina: Passport is required. Visa is necessary only for tourists planning to stay over 3 months.CurrencyBahamas: Bahamian DollarBermuda: Bermudian DollarsBrazil: RealArgentina: PesaConservationBahamas: Bahamas lead a leisurely life. Informal wear is widely acceptable in hotels and resort. However, some degree of dressing is required when you are dining, dancing, or at the casinos.Bermuda: Bermuda has a lingering British culture. Politely greeting people on the street is a custom. Casual wear is accepted in most places though beachwear is confined only to the beaches. Restaurants and hotels require formal dressing though.Jamaica: Tourism is a major industry in Jamaica and tourists are well cared throughout the island. Handshaking is a customary greeting. Casual wear is widely acceptable though some dressing up is required in restaurants, hotels, and casinos especially in the evening.Brazil: A European culture is prevalent in Brazil. A handshake is customary on greeting and before taking a leave. Casual wear is acceptable throughout the country. Some occasions may require formal clothing but that is indicated on invitation.Peru: Normal courtesies and an information atmosphere is the nature of Peru. Handshaking is the normal form of greeting. Dressing is informal unless otherwise mentioned.Argentina: Kissing on the cheeks is a usual form of greeting in Argentina. It is customary to take a homemade dish or dessert of invited for a dinner. Casual discussion on Falkland or the Malvinas war should be avoided. Dressing is not formal however; beachwear is confined only to the beaches. Formal wear required in restaurants, hotels is indicated on invitation.DrivingBahamas: Road conditions are moderate, especially around the tourist spots. Traffic drives on the leftJamaica: Jamaica has over 17,000 km of road network. Speed limits are 48 km/hr in towns and 80 km/hr in highways and traffic drives on the left.Brazil: Road conditions are moderate and traffic in Brazil drives on the right.Peru: Traffic drives on the right. However, special care needs to be taken if traveling in the rainy season (December to March) as landslides are common.Argentina: Traffic drives on the right. Argentina has a good road network, thanks to major privatization carried out to improve the dilapidated road conditions.
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ClimateBahamas: The islands have a pleasant weather throughout the year. Blowing trade winds make it a comfortable place in the tropics. Temperatures range between 60oF and 90 oF all throughout the year. Rainy season starts from May to November with short heavy showers with occasional lingering rainfall.Bermuda: Bermuda has a mild and aggregate climate affected by the warm Gulf Stream. Annual temperature ranges between 75 oF and 68 oF. Humidity is high and rain is common throughout the year.Jamaica: Jamaica has a typical maritime climate without yearly fluctuations except for the rainy season (May to December). Hurricanes are expected between June to November.Brazil: Weather in Brazil lies between temperate and hot. Rain is common and so is high humidity.Peru: The coast and the slopes of Peru lying on the western slopes of the Andes are dry and summer falls between December and April. Weather on the Andean highlands is a bit different with dry season starting from May to September.Argentina: Most parts of Argentina have a temperate climate. Southeast Argentina is arid while southwest is sub-Antarctic.Languages SpokenBahamas: EnglishBermuda: English, PortugueseJamaica: English, PatoisBrazil: Portuguese, EnglishPeru: Peru, EnglishArgentina: Spanish, EnglishPassport and Visa Requirements Bahamas: Passport is required. In case your passport has expired, it is accepted in the Bahamas but before 5 years of expiry. A return journey ticket is required for stay of up to 8 months.Bermuda: Visas are not required for citizens of the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and Western European countries.Jamaica: Passport or original birth certificate and a valid driver’s license, proof of sufficient funds, and onward or return journey ticket is required.Brazil: Passport and visa is compulsory to enter Brazil.Peru: Passport is required. Visa is necessary only for tourists planning to stay over 3 months.Argentina: Passport is required. Visa is necessary only for tourists planning to stay over 3 months.CurrencyBahamas: Bahamian DollarBermuda: Bermudian DollarsBrazil: RealArgentina: PesaConservationBahamas: Bahamas lead a leisurely life. Informal wear is widely acceptable in hotels and resort. However, some degree of dressing is required when you are dining, dancing, or at the casinos.Bermuda: Bermuda has a lingering British culture. Politely greeting people on the street is a custom. Casual wear is accepted in most places though beachwear is confined only to the beaches. Restaurants and hotels require formal dressing though.Jamaica: Tourism is a major industry in Jamaica and tourists are well cared throughout the island. Handshaking is a customary greeting. Casual wear is widely acceptable though some dressing up is required in restaurants, hotels, and casinos especially in the evening.Brazil: A European culture is prevalent in Brazil. A handshake is customary on greeting and before taking a leave. Casual wear is acceptable throughout the country. Some occasions may require formal clothing but that is indicated on invitation.Peru: Normal courtesies and an information atmosphere is the nature of Peru. Handshaking is the normal form of greeting. Dressing is informal unless otherwise mentioned.Argentina: Kissing on the cheeks is a usual form of greeting in Argentina. It is customary to take a homemade dish or dessert of invited for a dinner. Casual discussion on Falkland or the Malvinas war should be avoided. Dressing is not formal however; beachwear is confined only to the beaches. Formal wear required in restaurants, hotels is indicated on invitation.DrivingBahamas: Road conditions are moderate, especially around the tourist spots. Traffic drives on the leftJamaica: Jamaica has over 17,000 km of road network. Speed limits are 48 km/hr in towns and 80 km/hr in highways and traffic drives on the left.Brazil: Road conditions are moderate and traffic in Brazil drives on the right.Peru: Traffic drives on the right. However, special care needs to be taken if traveling in the rainy season (December to March) as landslides are common.Argentina: Traffic drives on the right. Argentina has a good road network, thanks to major privatization carried out to improve the dilapidated road conditions.
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Traveling Tips » Asia
Climate China: China is a large country with different climatic conditions. However, on an average China is cold and dry in winters, and hot and humid during the summers. Honk Kong has a subtropical climate and temperature throughout the year is around 73oF.Japan: Japan has a temperate climate and four distinct seasons. Winters are cool in the south and cold in the North. Hokkaido is the coldest place with snowfalls up to four months a year. Summers are hot and spring is mild throughout the country.India: India has three seasons winters, summer, and rain. Winters are cool and comfortable while summers are hot and humid. The hills are best destinations during summers. Monsoon breaks around the month of June.Cambodia: Cambodia has three major seasons. November to march is dry and pleasant. March to June is hot and May to October is rainy.Languages SpokenChina: Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and a variety of local dialectsJapan: Japanese, EnglishIndia: Hindi, English and regional languagesCambodia: KhmerPassport and Visa RequirementsChina: Passport and visa requiredJapan: Passport and return ticket required. Visa not required for stays up to 90 days.India: Passport and visa requiredCambodia: Passport and visa requiredCurrency China: YuanHong Kong: Hong Kong DollarJapan: YenIndia: RupeeCambodia: RielConservationChina: Cultural differences should be kept in mind once you are in China. Feel free to ask questions while traveling. Handshaking is a common gesture of greeting; however, applause is common when greeting a group. Avoid expressing your views on politics and similar sensitive issues. Conservative dressing is appreciated everywhere.Japan: Japanese people are proud of their high tradition and values. Bowing is the customary form of greeting but handshake is also used. Japanese are renowned for helping tourists. Removing shoes is customary while entering a Japanese house as is observing table manners while dining. Casual dressing is accepted everywhere unless mentioned.India: India can be a real experience because of the contrast you can find there. Handshaking is the common and so is the ‘namaskar.’ Remove your shoes while entering temples. However, there are no restrictions on dressing, revealing clothes may lead to trouble in some parts of the country.Cambodia: Avoid expressing your views on politics and sensitive matters. Pointing your foot at a person or touching someone on the head is not advisable. Women are advised to wear long clothes that cover the full body.Driving:China: China has a mixed network of roads connecting towns and cities. China being a huge country distance covered is large. Get your car checked before departure as mechanical help may be absent in deep interiors of the country.Japan: The unfamiliar language makes it difficult of westerners to drive in Japan. Traffic drives on the left and roads are often congested. An international driving license is required for driving in Japan.India: Traffic in India drives on the left. India has an extensive network of bus and railways that connects almost all major towns and cities. The hills have a commendable network of buses.Cambodia: Traffic drives on the right and driving can be quite a bumpy experience. However, Cambodia has a road network that connects almost all major cities and towns. Obtaining reliable information about security is advisable before considering extensive road journeys.
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Climate China: China is a large country with different climatic conditions. However, on an average China is cold and dry in winters, and hot and humid during the summers. Honk Kong has a subtropical climate and temperature throughout the year is around 73oF.Japan: Japan has a temperate climate and four distinct seasons. Winters are cool in the south and cold in the North. Hokkaido is the coldest place with snowfalls up to four months a year. Summers are hot and spring is mild throughout the country.India: India has three seasons winters, summer, and rain. Winters are cool and comfortable while summers are hot and humid. The hills are best destinations during summers. Monsoon breaks around the month of June.Cambodia: Cambodia has three major seasons. November to march is dry and pleasant. March to June is hot and May to October is rainy.Languages SpokenChina: Chinese, Mandarin, Cantonese, and a variety of local dialectsJapan: Japanese, EnglishIndia: Hindi, English and regional languagesCambodia: KhmerPassport and Visa RequirementsChina: Passport and visa requiredJapan: Passport and return ticket required. Visa not required for stays up to 90 days.India: Passport and visa requiredCambodia: Passport and visa requiredCurrency China: YuanHong Kong: Hong Kong DollarJapan: YenIndia: RupeeCambodia: RielConservationChina: Cultural differences should be kept in mind once you are in China. Feel free to ask questions while traveling. Handshaking is a common gesture of greeting; however, applause is common when greeting a group. Avoid expressing your views on politics and similar sensitive issues. Conservative dressing is appreciated everywhere.Japan: Japanese people are proud of their high tradition and values. Bowing is the customary form of greeting but handshake is also used. Japanese are renowned for helping tourists. Removing shoes is customary while entering a Japanese house as is observing table manners while dining. Casual dressing is accepted everywhere unless mentioned.India: India can be a real experience because of the contrast you can find there. Handshaking is the common and so is the ‘namaskar.’ Remove your shoes while entering temples. However, there are no restrictions on dressing, revealing clothes may lead to trouble in some parts of the country.Cambodia: Avoid expressing your views on politics and sensitive matters. Pointing your foot at a person or touching someone on the head is not advisable. Women are advised to wear long clothes that cover the full body.Driving:China: China has a mixed network of roads connecting towns and cities. China being a huge country distance covered is large. Get your car checked before departure as mechanical help may be absent in deep interiors of the country.Japan: The unfamiliar language makes it difficult of westerners to drive in Japan. Traffic drives on the left and roads are often congested. An international driving license is required for driving in Japan.India: Traffic in India drives on the left. India has an extensive network of bus and railways that connects almost all major towns and cities. The hills have a commendable network of buses.Cambodia: Traffic drives on the right and driving can be quite a bumpy experience. However, Cambodia has a road network that connects almost all major cities and towns. Obtaining reliable information about security is advisable before considering extensive road journeys.
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» Egypt
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