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Travel information and tips on the Congo including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in the Congo, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on the Congo! NOTE: This page is still being developed and new countries will be added as soon as they are completed. Please contact us if you have information you believe should be added to the Africa section of Getting Away.mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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Click on any one of the following below for specific information on getting around the Congo; attractions, museums, tours, and other places
to go and things to see and do; some ideas for accommodations and dining; and some of my favorite
things in the Congo.
General Information About the Congo
Books, Maps and Other Resources
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Here is a quick overview on
the Congo.
When you think of Africa you cannot help but think – "Congo." This is the word that Hollywood has used for decades to describe
Africa. And, a lot of it is pretty much true – rainforests filled with okoume,
limba, and other trees and then the plateaus of the
savanna which supports jackals, hyenas, cheetahs, antelope, monkeys, elephants, wild boar, and giraffes – all seem to say "this
is Africa." If you want to go to the Congo, go to these pages first. They may help you from getting lost in the jungle!
Travel Insurance
Language
Electrical Information
Travel Warnings
Passport and Visa information
All visitors are required to hold a
valid passport. Be sure that your passport is good for at least six months
after your last day in country. Visa requirements vary by country.
Travelers are advised to check their entry requirements with their
embassy or consulate.
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Travel Insurance
Travelers are advised to bring their own personal medical
kit, and comprehensive travel insurance. Don't depend upon your regular
insurance policy to cover your expenses if you should become injured or ill. There is a risk of malaria throughout the year, and dengue fever
outbreaks occur. Protection against Hepatitis A, tetanus and typhoid are
recommended. Cholera outbreaks also occur. Many travelers suffer from diarrhea
and food and water precautions are recommended; tap water should be treated or
boiled before drinking. Medical facilities are very limited and medications may
not be available.
I recommend that all travelers have a comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Check the Getting Away Insurance pages for information on how to obtain the proper insurance and medical coverages you might need. Click on Health and Safety Tips For Travelers for additional information.
Languages SpokenI have found that it helps to know at least a little bit of the language as I travel in other countries. You do not have to be able to be a fluent speaker, but knowing a few things will help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who speaks English, that if I can communicate a little bit, it still helps. And, it lets others know I am at least interested in their language. The Getting Away Language Learning Center page contains places where you can get help in learning another language, or how to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators, software and more.
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Currency
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from
All
Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and
money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and
transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious! Current Exchange Rate:
Check Today's Exchange Rate
Electrical
Information
You will need adapters for your electrical
appliances. It is not recommended that you plug your
laptop into the local current. Find the converter you will need in the
Getting Away
Travel Store. Additionally, you will find just about anything and
everything you will need when you travel. Across the state, country, or
to a destination on the other side of the world, you'll find what you
need in the Getting
Away Travel Store!
Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued to describe long-term,
protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or
unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S.
Government's ability to assist American citizens is
constrained due to the closure of an embassy or
consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. The
countries listed below meet those criteria.
Additionally, the State Department issues
Country Specific Information
for every country of the world with information on such
matters as the health conditions, crime, unusual
currency or entry requirements, any areas of
instability, and the location of the nearest U.S.
embassy or consulate in the subject country. Check with the U.S. State Department for
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public
Announcements.
If you have something you think should be added to this section of Getting Away, please contact Jim at Getting Away. mailto: jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Getting To
and Around
in the Congo
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Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add
to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Cities, Towns and Areas of the Congo
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Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should
add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
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Some Things to See and Do in the Congo
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If you have information you believe I should add
to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Suggestions for
Dining in the Congo
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should
add to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Some Favorites
in the Congo
Coming Soon. In the mean time, if you have information you believe I should add
to this section of Getting Away, please send it to me.
mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
Books, Maps and Other Resources
My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is
Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the
money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on
Fodor's Travel Guides
to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
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Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
