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This page is currently under construction. However, below is some information that may be of help. Feel free to contact me if you have specific questions about Afghanistan or would have information you would like me to add to this page. Jim.
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Language
Currency
Electricity
Travel Insurance
Travel Warnings
Language
I 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 key words and
phrases will really help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go
I can find someone who speaks English, knowing just a few words of the local
language can really be a help. And, it lets others know I am at least
interested in their language. Visit the
Getting Away Language
Learning Center where you can find out how to learn another
language, or where to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators,
software and more
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
Electricity
You will probably need an adapter and converter. Find the converter you will need in the
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Travel
Insurance
If you need medical
care while you are away, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not
accept payment through your insurance company and that you will therefore to pay
in full for your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative. For compensation, you must be treated by licensed
medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper documentation
and receipts. It is advisable to always ensure you have a comprehensive travel
insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your home country. Visit
the Getting Away
Health
and Safety Tips for Travelers
page for additional information about insurance.
Travel Warning
The security situation in Albania remains very unstable. Visitors should take
care to exercise extreme care, maintaining a high level of personal security
awareness at all times. There is a lot of unexploded munitions along the
Albania/Kosovo border, or at least, this is suspected, and travel to the Bajram
Curri and Tropoje area should be avoided. Crime is rampant, with armed gangs
operating particularly in the northeast near the border with Kosovo, in Shkoder
and in the south between Memaliaj and Gjirokastra. Armed robberies, assaults,
mobster assassinations, bombings and car jackings have been also been reported.
Street crime (particularly at night) is a very real problem across most of the
country. Driving in Albania is also hazardous and night travel should be
avoided, even with a hired driver. Visitors hoping to travel by road outside
Tirana should use the services of a local driver/interpreter, but in general
it's inadvisable to travel outside the main cities. Check with the U.S. State Department for
Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public
Announcements.
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Getting To and Around in Afghanistan
You will need a passport to visit Afghanistan, and probably also
a visa.
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Cities And Towns In Afghanistan
Kabul Serena Hotel Originally built in 1945, the hotel has been completely refurbished and extended via the addition of an entire new wing. Reflecting the pure grace of classic Islamic architecture, the reincarnated hotel retains many of the key elements of the original, but has also been intuitively restyled so as to reflect the many historical influences that have been brought to bear on this 3,000 year-old city. Offering 177 spacious rooms and suites, all of which reflect the skill and traditional heritage of the local artisans, the hotel also acts as a showcase for some fine examples of Islamic decorative and contemplative art. Offering two restaurants, a welcoming lounge and a vibrant pool deck, the hotel also offers an international conference centre, a state-of-the-art business centre, a gracious banqueting centre, and the Maisha Health Spa, which offers a gymnasium, steam, sauna, temperature-controlled swimming pool and wide range of holistic health and wellness services. For additional information, or to make reservations, click on Hotels in Kabul |
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Things To See And Do In Afghanistan
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Kabul Serena HotelOriginally built in 1945, the hotel has been completely refurbished and extended via the addition of an entire new wing. Reflecting the pure grace of classic Islamic architecture, the reincarnated hotel retains many of the key elements of the original, but has also been intuitively restyled so as to reflect the many historical influences that have been brought to bear on this 3,000 year-old city. Offering 177 spacious rooms and suites, all of which reflect the skill and traditional heritage of the local artisans, the hotel also acts as a showcase for some fine examples of Islamic decorative and contemplative art. Offering two restaurants, a welcoming lounge and a vibrant pool deck, the hotel also offers an international conference centre, a state-of-the-art business centre, a gracious banqueting centre, and the Maisha Health Spa, which offers a gymnasium, steam, sauna, temperature-controlled swimming pool and wide range of holistic health and wellness services. For additional information, or to make reservations, click on Hotels in Kabul |
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the lowest fare or best schedule on over 400 airlines, but you can also
find
Great
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Dining In
Afghanistan
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I 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 key words and phrases will really help. I have found that, although almost everywhere I go I can find someone who speaks English, knowing just a few words of the local language can really be a help. And, it lets others know I am at least interested in their language. Visit the Getting Away Language Learning Center where you can find out how to learn another language, or where to purchase books, dictionaries, electronic translators, software and more
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
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.
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to this section of Getting Away, please contact me.
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