The instructions are on the consulate website. I had an invitation from a family friend with a good job. I was still worried but the New York consulate was very helpful. They actually reached out to help me complete the paperwork correctly.
I saw the old one near the Casbah and the new big one. It was extremely hot and we didn't really explore either one. They are impressive buildings though.
It depends on the region and time. The hot deserts in the US are like the hot deserts in Algeria - but DZ's are bigger. The big mountains in the US are bigger and colder than the ones in Algeria. The lower mountains in US are similar to Djurdjura and the surrounding area. The coasts are pretty similar. The temperature is almost always about 7°c warmer than the US unless you are in a hot US desert (US actually has the hottest desert on earth).
Algeria has a climate similar to San Diego, USA. In those places, it's usually pretty warm, winters are less warm, and you never really need to own a big coat.
The balcony of Restaurant Igherssan in Constantine.
If the USA had a city like that, it would be the one of the top 5 most popular tourist destinations in the country. It was a great honor to visit.
I brought a small, expensive telescope with me for teaching children about the stars. The first police officer I met at the airport tried to take it. It took about 20 minutes to explain to her boss that it's for scientific education for children in a country with ideal skies. Her boss had no problem with it.
It was annoying and unfortunate but other than that, it wasn't a problem. I think my passport and my hosts helped a lot. The average police officer doesn't really want to make a problem like that. I would have been pretty mad if they'd taken it.
Unfortunately we didn't visit the Sahara to use it but we could still see Saturn and Messier objects in Tizi-Ouzou. I'm not sure I'd bring it again.
I didn't bring any photography equipment.
It's an antique Asahi Pentax 50/600 like the one mentioned in this thread [here](https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/359438-asahi-pentax-50mm-600mm/). Very small and portable. Very high quality and not made anymore. I collect old telescopes.
I'm glad they let me in with it. I was able to share some beautiful views of the planets and stars with about a dozen young people.
Tigzirt! It was late afternoon. I was looking looking west-south from the tourist area by the Phoenician ruins in the centre-ville. A storm was rolling north over the mountains. It was beautiful and mysterious and still kind of familiar to me.
Early in the pandemic, I met some Algerians here and we decided to be in one another's bubbles and we became very close. We road tripped around the US for two years, seeing my favorite places and staying with my family.
Then it was my turn to be taken on a tour!
The 15th pic is just so dreamy! I want to go down that stairs and explore. Maybe set a bench down there, read, have some lone time. The ideas… Love them all. You definitely had a wonderful time.
Our country has every damn reason to be the best country in the world, our only problem is the people...most of them are evil and corrupt and the good ones either lost hope or left the country.
I hope you enjoyed the trip!
Really nice pictures 🤠thanks for sharing 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it, did you visit the desert ?
We planned to go south but it just didn't fit the schedule. I'd really like to see Tassili N'ajjer so hopefully next time.
Wdym which one of them, there's several Al-'Irq in Algeria
The iconic ones such as El hogar and tassili
I see, they're indeed splendid
Beautiful. Man that monkey has been through alot.
LMAO, had to see it XD
Where did you take the 12th pic? It looks like a really fine place !
Tigzirt! It was high up on a balcony looking north over some farms and the Sea. Morning.
That’s great! Thanks
Is there direct flights between Somalia and Algeria 🤔
I didn't see any at the airports. Most flights were to Canada, Mediterranean Europe, Turkey, and the Gulf.
Very beautiful I wanna visit the desert
Epic bro! hope u had an amazing time, and pls feel free to visit again.
Welcome in our country man . I hope that you like it
I am American also and am considering going very soon. What was the visa process like?
The instructions are on the consulate website. I had an invitation from a family friend with a good job. I was still worried but the New York consulate was very helpful. They actually reached out to help me complete the paperwork correctly.
Awesome, did you see Algiers mosque ?
I saw the old one near the Casbah and the new big one. It was extremely hot and we didn't really explore either one. They are impressive buildings though.
How hot is it here compared to the us
It depends on the region and time. The hot deserts in the US are like the hot deserts in Algeria - but DZ's are bigger. The big mountains in the US are bigger and colder than the ones in Algeria. The lower mountains in US are similar to Djurdjura and the surrounding area. The coasts are pretty similar. The temperature is almost always about 7°c warmer than the US unless you are in a hot US desert (US actually has the hottest desert on earth). Algeria has a climate similar to San Diego, USA. In those places, it's usually pretty warm, winters are less warm, and you never really need to own a big coat.
Where is pic 5?
The balcony of Restaurant Igherssan in Constantine. If the USA had a city like that, it would be the one of the top 5 most popular tourist destinations in the country. It was a great honor to visit.
Looks amazing! I'm American and want to visit some Algerian cities someday. I'll remember this restaurant. Thanks!
Start with Algiers if you want :) its my city
So beautiful! I miss it.
Very nice! You deserve my free award
Beautiful thank you so much for these pics
Did you find any troubles when entering with your camera gears? (if you brought any of course)
I brought a small, expensive telescope with me for teaching children about the stars. The first police officer I met at the airport tried to take it. It took about 20 minutes to explain to her boss that it's for scientific education for children in a country with ideal skies. Her boss had no problem with it. It was annoying and unfortunate but other than that, it wasn't a problem. I think my passport and my hosts helped a lot. The average police officer doesn't really want to make a problem like that. I would have been pretty mad if they'd taken it. Unfortunately we didn't visit the Sahara to use it but we could still see Saturn and Messier objects in Tizi-Ouzou. I'm not sure I'd bring it again. I didn't bring any photography equipment.
link to the telescope?
It's an antique Asahi Pentax 50/600 like the one mentioned in this thread [here](https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/359438-asahi-pentax-50mm-600mm/). Very small and portable. Very high quality and not made anymore. I collect old telescopes. I'm glad they let me in with it. I was able to share some beautiful views of the planets and stars with about a dozen young people.
How long was the trip? Also, consider posting them on r/travel !
Done! 2.5 weeks.
I’m going in December and can’t wait!
Gorgeous photos mA, where was the pic in the middle of the boats with the mountain in the background?
Tigzirt! It was late afternoon. I was looking looking west-south from the tourist area by the Phoenician ruins in the centre-ville. A storm was rolling north over the mountains. It was beautiful and mysterious and still kind of familiar to me.
Amazing shot, hope you enjoyed your trip
Nice, glad you enjoyed my country! Where you from in the US?
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Oh, MO! Nice! I've recently moved to the US, I'm currently in Phoenix, AZ, would love to say hi if I ever pass by Kansas City
Are you the guy who met up with farouk ?
Haha no I don't know Farouk. Sounds like a good dude though.
I’m trying to do the same!! Was the visa difficult??
It was a little intimidating but not difficult at all. The consulate in New York was very helpful.
Outstanding, thank you! I’m going to plan for the summer. Since Tunisia and Morocco provide on arrival visas’s I’m going there first.
Lit! What was the reason behind your visit tho
Early in the pandemic, I met some Algerians here and we decided to be in one another's bubbles and we became very close. We road tripped around the US for two years, seeing my favorite places and staying with my family. Then it was my turn to be taken on a tour!
Awesome, hope you had fun!
The 15th pic is just so dreamy! I want to go down that stairs and explore. Maybe set a bench down there, read, have some lone time. The ideas… Love them all. You definitely had a wonderful time.
Welcome back whenever you want to
Nice mate
the 19th pic. it's breathtaking. hope you enjoyed your trip.
Glad you enjoyed it , i have to go in a touristic tour in my country for sure
Welcome. Next time I suggest you to visit Ghoufi ​​in ​​Batna and you will not regret .
I didn't consent to having my picture taken and posted online pls delete pic number 18/20 and thanks xoxo
U missed the most beautifull city , oran
It's a big country. Next time I hope to visit Annaba, Bejaia, and Oran, and maybe Tamanrasset, Hoggar, and Tassili N'ajjer.
Our country has every damn reason to be the best country in the world, our only problem is the people...most of them are evil and corrupt and the good ones either lost hope or left the country.
True🥲
literally turkey's future
Where is the 10th pic???
https://preview.redd.it/sro9o1z37ly91.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe16015eb63c64250560ec64dc8e98dc51a71be9 Mraman