Burundi Hotel
US Department Of State Post Report
The mountainous interior of Burundi is beautiful, and the source of the Nile in southern Burundi is of interest. Off the paved roads, traveling is difficult. Hotels and restaurants are found in only three or four towns. A 40-minute drive, along the paved road to Bugarama, leads to the 6,000 foot crest between the Nile and Zaire River Basins. The area offers many picnic sites, a good hotel/restaurant, and quick access to the tea plantation and forest at Teza. ... The Peace Corps Office, located on the Avenue du Commerce, is also about 500 yards from the Chancery. The telephone number is 226007. Housing Temporary QuartersLast Updated: 12/3/2003 1:54 PM Personnel usually move directly into the house they are to occupy. Some new arrivals are lodged in one of two international standard hotels, the Source du Nil (225222) or Novotel (222600). Rates are about US$60 fora single room. Other smaller hotels offer much lower rates, but are not commonly used. Permanent HousingLast Updated: 12/3/2003 1:55 PM [Read More]
Rice, Jolie Mark World Refugee Day in Washington Ceremony - US Department of State
In front of this crowd of almost 400 refugee activists and supporters, a movie star and a diplomat were not the most riveting figures on the National Geographic stage. The crowd offered its longest and loudest ovations to Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who provided protection for more than 1,000 refugees during Rwanda’s genocide in 1994. His story was the subject of the acclaimed 2004 film Hotel Rwanda. ... UNHCR presented Rusesabagina with the World Refugee Day Humanitarian Award, jointly presented to Terry George, the director-producer of Hotel Rwanda. ... [Read More]
M - Appendix A: Chronology of Significant Terrorist Incidents, 2001
In Prado, according to press reports, armed rebels abducted a German hotel businessman. No one claimed responsibility. ... In Salou, a car bomb exploded at a hotel, injuring 13 persons five Spanish, two Russian, two Irish, two French, one Portuguese, and one Briton—according to press reports. No one claimed responsibility, but authorities suspect the Basque Fatherland and Liberty. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
U.S. Embassy, Nigeria: Crossroads
VOA Nightline Families Unite in Nigeria The popular Voice Of America (VOA) radio entertainment program Nightline Africa was recently reenacted live in the three Nigerian cities of Abuja, Jos and Kaduna with the visit of program host and presenter Ted Roberts. Ted, who was in Nigeria in early July, hosted the programs in improvised studios in the Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers for the Abuja audience, as well as for hundreds of admirers who converged on the venue to catch a glimpse of the popular presenter. Similarly, his fans crowded into the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Center in Jos, t ... [Read More]
2003
1111--11/10/03 Press Conference with Assistant Secretaries Jones and Craner; A. Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, Lorne Craner, Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; InterContinental Hotel; Tashkent, Uzbekistan ... [Read More]
Rwanda
The Rwandan franc is freely exchangeable for hard currencies in banks and the Bureaux de Change. Several Kigali banks can handle wire transfers from U.S. banks, including Western Union. Credit cards are accepted at only a few hotels in Kigali and only to settle hotel bills. Hotels currently accepting credit cards for payment include the Intercontinental Hotel, the Hotel des Mille Collines, the Novotel Umubano, and the Kivu Sun Hotel. Travelers should expect to handle most expenses, including air tickets, in cash. Traveler's checks can be cashed only at commercial banks. Because some travelers have had difficulty using U.S. currency printed before the year 2000, the Embassy recommends traveling with newer U.S. currency notes. ATMs are not available in Rwanda. ... [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]
Tanzania (Zanzibar)
Pedestrians on beaches and footpaths, whether in isolated areas or in popular tourist venues, are often targeted for robbery or assault. This is especially true on Zanzibar and in Dar es Salaam and its environs. Visitors should limit the amount of cash they carry and leave valuables, such as passports, jewelry and airline tickets, in a hotel safe or other secure place. Cameras are highly coveted by thieves, and should be guarded carefully. Because of the potential for fraud, credit cards should only be used in reputable tourist hotels. Rapes involving tourists are also an increasing concern. Female travelers are warned to avoid walking alone after dark. ... [Read More]
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