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Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina Get Free Visa Privileges

2010-11-13 by Phil Butler

Mostar, Bosnia & Hercegovina

The EU has now granted fee visa privileges to Albania and Bosnia-Herzegovina in an effort to spur democratic reforms and progress. These two Balkan republics’ citizens can now travel freely within the Schengen area, basically all of the EU. Officials warn of a withdrawal of privileges should serious problems with immigration ensue.

Tags: albania, Bosnia, Bosnia Herzegovina, EU, EU Commission, Europe travel, free visa area, Herzegovina, immigration, immigration laws, Schengen, Schengen travel, Schengen visa, travel, travel news, visa, visa restrictions

Allure of the Seas, the Biggest Cruise Ship in the World, Sailing Your Way [Video]

2010-11-12 by Phil Butler

Meet the Allure of the Seas

A journey aboard Allure of the Seas will woo you every time: amazing entertainment, brilliant international cuisine, genuine and topped by superlatives…

Tags: Allure of the Seas, Biggest Cruise Ship in the World, Royal Caribbean International

Four Barriers Every Traveler Abroad Faces

2010-11-12 by Phil Butler

TransPerfect's iPhone app

Language problems constitute the majority of hurdles for travel abroad as anyone would suspect. From reading a menu to finding a street, the confusion unknown languages present can be daunting to the tourist. A recent study highlights the four major hurdles travelers face, while at least one company offers some solutions.

Tags: European travel, iLingual, iPhone, iPhone apps, iPhone launguage app, language, language apps, language barrier, Liz Eöting, translator, TransPerfect, travel, travel apps, travel translations

Asian Games Get Underway In Guangzhou Today

2010-11-12 by Phil Butler

The torch relay begins

The Asian Games get underway today with a great deal of fanfare. China Premier Wen Jiabao and a laundry list of dignitaries are scheduled to witness what could be China’s biggest light show ever. A river spectacle is set for the opening of the 16th contingent of the games.

Tags: Asia travel, Asia travel events, Asian athletics, Asian Games, Asian tourism, athletic events, Beijing, China athletics, China events, China travel, Fall events, Lingnan culture, travel events, Wen Jiabao

India’s Chhath Puja Festival 2010 Winds Up

2010-11-12 by Phil Butler

CHHAT PUJA 2009

India’s Chhath Puja Festival this year promises to be the biggest celebration ever. As river banks across India are decorate for the celebration’s finale this weekend, local authorities plan for handling the massive crowds. For tourists visiting India during this time, a real treat lays in store – and some possible wait time too.

Tags: Chhath Puja, Hindu rituals, Hindu tourism, India religion, India rituals, India travel, Insia festivals, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Surya, tourism

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