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Suzie's Blogs ...Traveling & Living Abroad Hints & Tips |
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Facilities for tourism are limited but developing. A visa is required. Evidence of a yellow fever vaccination is also required. Medical facilities are limited and many medicines are unavailable. Petty crime, including pickpocketing and purse snatching, is common. Incidents of banditry and vehicle theft have been reported along major travel routes, near the principal cities and in smaller towns, especially in the far north. Victims have included foreigners. The roads from Bamako to Mopti, Douentza, Koutiala, Sikasso, and Bougouni, and a few other roads are paved. Otherwise, road conditions are poor, particularly in the rainy season from mid-June to mid-September. Driving is hazardous after dark, and nighttime travel may be dangerous. Photography of military subjects is restricted; however, interpretation of what may be considered off limits varies. Other subjects may be considered sensitive from a cultural or religious viewpoint and it is helpful to obtain permission before taking pictures. The Malian currency is the CFA franc which is exchangeable for French francs at a fixed rate. Exchange of dollars in cash or travelers checks is slow and often involves out-of-date rates. Use of credit cards is limited to payments for services at only two hotels in Bamako. Cash advances on credit cards are performed by one bank in Mali, the BMCD Bank in Bamako, and only with a VISA credit card. International calls are expensive and difficult to make outside of Bamako. Collect calls cannot be made from Mali. Embassy of Mali Web Site : http://www.maliembassy-usa.org Have yourselves a wonderful day! Search for flowers or gifts? Take a look at: Wonderful Floral and Gift Selection Thanks for reading Suzie Posted: Thursday 17th March 2005, 12:30 AM |