Algeria Adventure Travel
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The city has several parks and playgrounds for children, and Rennes and the surrounding suburbs offer a wide array of children’s after-school activities. Touring and Outdoor ActivitiesLast Updated: 2/9/2004 2:03 PM Sailing, fishing, and other water sports abound at regional coastal resorts. Beaches are numerous though small by American standards, and vacation facilities are highly developed. Because of the large number of British tourists, most facility managers speak English. Hiking, biking, and camping are popular and readily available throughout the three regions and on the many coastal islands. Charming cities, spectacular coastlines, a strong artistic heritage, and numerous castles and prehistoric sites make western France a lovely tourist destination. [Read More]
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The Government of Zimbabwe requires that American Diplomats register their intent to travel more than 40 Km outside of Harare. However, no restrictions are imposed on travel in Zimbabwe, except in some parts of the Matabeleland area (south), and the extreme eastern border with Mozam-bique. In recent years, the unpredictability of fuel supplies has made traveling outside of Harare more problematic, with most prudent travelers taking an adequate supply of fuel with them in portable "Jerry Cans". EntertainmentLast Updated: 3/17/2004 2:27 AM First-run films are shown at Harare's movie theaters. Films arrive about nine months behind their U.S. release and can be censored. The local theater group, REPS, performs regularly. The annual Harare Inte ... [Read More]
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There are plentiful opportunities for both day trips and longer excursions from Ouagadougou. Several private travel agencies provide travel brochures, guided tours, and rental of chauffeur-driven, four-wheel-drive vehicles. The best time to see the country is during the cool, dry season from November to February. Given road and weather conditions, travel is sometimes difficult in Burkina, but it is usually interesting. Near Ouagadougou, are the towns of Bassole and Sabou, where one can visit the sacred crocodiles for a small fee. Kaya, a market town known especially for its leatherwork and indigo cloth, is located only 90 kilometers from Ouagadougou. A few kilometers beyond Kaya is Dodale, where one can see indigo cloth being made. Several interesting places are close enough to Ouagadougou for weekend trips. For a more desert-like atmosphere, those with f ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Powell Honors State Department's CultureConnect Ambassadors
Actor Ron Silver helped launch the concept of the CultureConnect program when he traveled to China in 2002 on the first anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks and presented the State Department's official 9/11 photography exhibit. Silver, a former student of Chinese who once spent a year in Taiwan, said he was "thrilled" to visit the mainland and address young people in their native language. ... Even for artists who have traveled and performed widely, CultureConnect has provided some memorable experiences. For Mary Wilson, who has journeyed to South America and South Asia, it was a visit to Mozambique and Botswana in Africa that was "really touching because of the AIDS epidemic there. ... [Read More]
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The Embassy prohibits all Americans under Chief of Mission authority from traveling by vehicle at night outside of urban centers for reasons of road safety; all travelers must limit overland travel to daylight hours and avoid dirt track and unimproved roads. ... Travelers checks are accepted by banks, airlines, and hotels but not in local shops. American dollar traveler's checks are usually available in the Commissary. Euro traveler's checks may be purchased at several banks in Bamako, including at the Bank where the Embassy maintains its account but it may be easier and less expensive to bring a supply from home. ... [Read More]
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Accommodations for travelers in the interior of the country are rudimentary, if available. For example, do not expect 24-hr electricity and water, air conditioning, towels or complimentary hotel soaps. Traveling to some cities still requires camping gear or staying with Mauritanian families. Most regional capitals have government rest houses, and a few have tourist hotels. Travel and accommodations require considerable advance planning. ... Keep all doors and windows closed and locked. Be particularly observant to road conditions, whether you are stopped in traffic, or entering/exiting your vehicle. Traveling at any time in Mauritania is hazardous. However, nighttime travel outside of Nouakchott is not advised because of the potential for banditry, treacherous traffic conditions (i.e. obstructions, obstacles, and poor/no road lighting) and a plethora of improperly maintained vehicles (i.e. no headlights or fenders). For travel outside Nouakchott, renting a vehicle, and hiring an experienced driver is advisable. The Post and Its AdministrationLast Updated: 1/4/2004 11:08 AM ... [Read More]
Cuba in the Middle East: A Brief Chronology
(June 1999)"Cuba in the Middle East" is an important publication for several reasons. First, it chronicles Fidel Castro's intimate and long standing involvement with revolutionary and terrorist groups and "rogue" states in the Middle East. It is the first time, to my knowledge, that a high-ranking, former Cuban official publicly discusses in writing and in such detail Castro's ongoing connection with and support for anti-American and anti-Israel groups in this important, albeit volatile, region of the world. The author, [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to Sub Saharan Africa
March 2001 Foreword Your trip to Africa will be an adventure off the beaten path. Conditions and customs in sub-Saharan Africa can contrast sharply with those in the United States. These pages contain advice to help you avoid inconvenience and difficulties. Take our advice seriously but don’t let it keep you at home. Most Americans have unforgettable experiences in Africa. We are often welcomed and helped by Africans who are happy to share not just their scenery, but their culture and tradition ... [Read More]
Tips for Travelers to the Middle East and North Africa
August 2001 The information in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission. When this material is reproduced, the Department of State would appreciate receiving a copy at: CA/P, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 20520-4818. [Read More]
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