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I read with interest the blog by Enrique Dans, “In a modern democracy, technology is no longer a tool in the hands of power to control people, but precisely the opposite: a tool in the hands of the people to control those in power “and I agree only in part. WikiLeaks Twitter and think it is also being used by governments to move in a subtle and silent parts in the global board. I think it’s a bit idealistic to say that Twitter and social media have been responsible only for the appearance of this social movement. And to attribute all the success of the fall of a regime seems a little pretentious.

But good. What if I have very clear that I and many netizens have been able to follow in real time what happened in Tunisia, minute by minute, with a thousand opinions at once. And now that’s a revolution in itself. The technology coupled with the immediacy and the variety of opinions. The story instantly. Great!.

The world is changing. That is evident but not new. It has always been. The story has never been stopped and the continuous movement and change is part of the essence of humanity and life in society. But now what I believe is that everything is all a little faster. And maybe everything is a tad more complicated is not it?

I am very interested everything from Tunisia last technological point of view because as I read on several blogs, the origin of the success of this protest is in Social Networks. Apparently, as I read on several websites, a good group of young Tunisians, cultured, highly educated and already beginning to be tired of the tyranny of the now exiled former President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali (who led the country with hand iron for 23 years) little by little, have managed to launch a revolution interconnecting large part of society, creating a joint mobilization to spread like wildfire through Twitter.

Okay, sounds great, the technology to serve the people. Fantastic. But basically, I have so clear that it is all Sendilla. Yes. Agreed. The ordinary citizens we finally have a forum to express “freedom” our opinions whether political, or simply tourists. Social Networking Anyone can comment on the quality of a hotel while he gives his opinion on any political regime. But does anyone really believes that this is so simple? I think not. I firmly believe that governments are not fools and that behind these revolutions there are too many geo-strategists who know how to use these new means of pressure.

* Mauritania

To cross the border of Mauritania visa is required without exception. To get it will need a passport valid for at least six months after the date of entry into the country, two passport photos and fill in the form of visa. The visa must be requested well in the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Madrid or the Consulate General of the RIM in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Quintana Street, n º 14 – Ciudad Jardin – 35 005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Telefs.: 928/23.48.33 and 928/23.45.00 – Fax: 928/29.31.66). You can also get at the border for a price of around 60 euros.

* Algeria

The Algerian authorities also require visas. The consular fee charged for issuing visas for tourists is around 25 Euros (for employers and employees of Spanish companies have superior consular fees). You must have a passport with a minimum of six months of operation, complete the form and two passport size photographs. The embassy is on the streets of Madrid General Oraá 12 and there is a consulate in the Eusebio Sempere Calle Alicante 14. Read the rest of this entry »

One of my unfinished business, as travel is concerned, is Africa.

I have not set foot on this fascinating continent where our species began to evolve. I have heard and read stories of travelers who have not done more than fan the flame of adventure that runs inside and increase the desire to step on that land chaotic, breathtaking landscapes, unstable governments – and, unfortunately, often bloody and cruel – temperatures and extreme conditions, people of thousands of ethnic groups, cultures and religions, and wild nature. In fact, my current book nightstand is The Long Way Down, written by Ewan McGregor – Obi Wan Kenobi for Star Wars freaks like me – and Charlie Boorman – the kid from La Selva Esmeralda for big film fans like me, I am fan of Antonio Gasset and Film Days program. In the book recount the bike ride from the northern tip of Scotland to the southernmost point of the African continent Cape Agulhas). For now I recommend it.

So if you too are you in love with Africa, or simply think you are curious and visit soon: here’s information on the requirements for entry and stay in some of the countries of the African mosaic. Soon we will try to cover the entire continent by facilitating the work to travelers. Read the rest of this entry »