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Airports:
Find out more about the airport that you are flying in or out of. Three letter codes and
links to the airport. Budget
Travel:
A fortnight's budget for some might be a couple of thousand dollars, for others only a few
hundred.
Campus Travel:
The major supplier of travel services to the UK Student and Youth population.
Citicruiser:
A could do better database of travel information for various cities around the world.
Returns are names and addresses, even for historical sights in Prague. No related links,
which would have been useful.
Consular Sheet:
Many travellers tend not to take travel warnings too seriously, but there really is some
valuable information here.
Cultural Experiences Abroad:
CEA sponsors low-cost study abroad programs in France, Spain, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Currency Converter:
This is the original -- You can view any exchange rates among the 164 currencies for any
day since 1 January 1990 through today. The currency converter is updated daily at 8:00
p.m. EST.
Earth
and Moon Viewer:
View a map of the
earth showing the day and night regions at the moment. there are many more
options too. Interesting satellite imagery.
Ethnologue:
Languages of the World is a catalogue of more than 6,700 languages spoken in 228
countries. The Ethnologue Name Index lists over 39,000 language names, dialect names, and
alternate names; and organizes languages according to language families.
International
Living:
A monthly publication that identifies and reports on opportunities for living, retiring,
investing, traveling and buying real estate overseas.
Library
of Congress:
At present, some 85 book form materials are available under the Country Studies/Area
Handbook Program. If it's deep background information you're seeking, try here.
Magellan Geographix:
Better known as maps.com. A great place to search for maps before you travel. They're
pricey to order and use on your page, but browse to your hearts content for nothing.
Motoring Overseas:
A problem, especially if you are not properly prepared. The Bush Telegraph covers
many of the safety and security issues that might seem obvious, but would most probably
slip your mind before you started out.
National Anthems:
Just choose the country from the alphabetical list.
National
Geographic:
Their Map Machine presents maps, and historic backgrounds for countries of the
world and the United States.
Online
Dictionaries:
An outstanding resource for wordsmiths of the world, linked to over 400 dictionaries, in
more than 130 different languages.
Search Engines:
Some specialized search engines from around the world to help you drill deeper.
Subway
Navigator:
Find routes on subway systems in various cities around the world.
Translations:
Babelfish is not good quite enough for sending business documents in a foreign language.
Travel Check-List:
Make the most out of your trip through prepartion before you go.
UNESCO:
The official World heritage site.
Weeno:
Learn how to do things and teach others what you know, by reading articles that interest
you or submitting one of your own.
Working
And Living Abroad:
Around 60 guides to choose from. Each Working & Living in.... book looks at the
social, cultural and practical considerations that need to be taken into account if you
are to make a comfortable adjustment to a new environment.
World
Heritage:
Els Slots has visited a good number of World Heritage sites around the world and offers
you descriptions along with a personal review.
World Landmarks:
360-degree virtual tour around the world. Currently limited to select locations from:
North America, France, Holland, Ireland, UK and Israel.
Zoo and Aquariums:
Find a zoo or aquarium by name or state.
Specialised
Language Courses:
Whether you need to learn a language for professional reasons, to
prepare for an exam or simply because you like the language, SLC could have the course
you're looking for.
Learn
Spanish Online:
Spanish programs offer free online primers in the art of pronounciation
through shockwave combinations of audio, mouse-over effects and clip art images.
Travel
Spanish:
If you like to travel to Mexico, Spain, or South America
for business or pleasure, the free Spanish travel phrases on these Shockwave pages will
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American Immigration:
Do-it-Yourself products, information and services for visa, greencard and citizenship
applicants.
Visa Requirements:
This list is from the US State Department and only applies to US citizens visiting
foreign countries for business or pleasure.
Incredible Adventures:
Fly the legendary MiG-29! Experience zero-gravity flight, train like a cosmonaut or a
secret agent, fly to the edge of space.
Cyber Cafes:
Where to pick up your e-mail on the road, or meet like minded people in another town or
city.
Home And Away:
Magazine features on popular destinations, presented by Judith Chalmers
of the UK television series: Wish You Were Here.
Global
Volunteers:
Each year Global Volunteers coordinates more than 125 teams of volunteers who participate
on short-term human and economic development projects in 21 countries.
Working
Abroad:
Information on volunteering opportunities all over the world.
Travel Health:
Trip Preparation:
Are you at risk? View the country profiles.
City Health:
Information on healthcare services in the world's most popular destinations. Useful for
people doing pre travel health planning.
Cyber Docs:
Consult a physician from home, from work, while on vacation, or while at school, and do so
from almost anywhere in the world.
America's Doctor:
Although the doctors don't diagnose, prescribe, or treat over the Internet, there's a
wealth of information on health-related issues with access to a range of products,
services and programming.
Travel Guard:
Travel insurance plans offering coverage for vacation and trip cancellation, travel
interruptions and delays, emergency medical and health expenses, lost baggage and more.
Global Travel Insurance:
Citizens around the world can obtain travel insurance coverage for periods of 15 days to
24 months with up to $1,000,000 in medical coverage with several deductible choices.
Travel Reports:
Babylon Travel Mag:
Adventure travel writing and photography from around the world for the independent and
culture conscious traveller.
Cleo Paskal Slept Here:
Cleo Paskal's varied (and often twisted) print, radio, television and
film assignments have taken her from Timbuktu to the largest ball of twine in Minnesota.
Along the way, she has slept in an enormous number of (mostly terrible) beds.
Trailfinders
Magazine:
Not an online zine, but a great free magazine to get in the post to help with round the
world travel ideas. One of our favourites.
Travel Writing:
There are travellers who have returned to write a great book, and then there are great
writers who travel.
Travelogues:
Brian Lucas has a whole collection of links to them at Rec. Travel Library.
Etravel:
Independent travel news, information and advice on a small selection of countries:
Australia, Brunei, Lebanon, Myanmar, Malawi, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand
and the United States.
Backpackers Essentials:
Graphics intensive frontpage as they've tried to make it something like a magazine.
Been There, Done That:
Have you ever thought about how many countries you've visited? Try out this excellent
interactive check-list. Tick off the countries you've been to and press submit at the
bottom to get your total.
Getting Stoned:
If your interests are in visting stone cirles and the like, then this is the worldwide
links listing for you. Brief descriptions of what you're likely to find on the websites
are also given.
Planet Go
Go:
General travel site aimed primarily at backpackers and independent travellers -- with
contributed articles.
The Globetrotters Club:
There are over 1000 Globetrotters worldwide, who network, exchange information and help
each other to get the most out of their travels and venture off the beaten track.
Travellady
Magazine:
Most people think professional travel and food writers are some of the luckiest people in
the world. They visit exciting destinations and taste some of the best food. Now, the
Travellady experts will share some of their glorious times, but, they will also tell you
about the places you want to avoid, the things you don't want to try, and the meals you
never want to eat.
WorldWide
Panoramas:
Contains links to websites with panoramics on offer. The majority of these panoramas are
QTVR panoramic images and to see them you need to have QuickTime installed on your computer.
Romar Traveler:
A interesting collection of travel journals that gives you a more personal view of some
interesting places in the world you might like to explore.
Travel Accessory Guide:
For everything you may need when you travel. Including: travel guides, maps, luggage,
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AdventurePro:
Australian and New Zealand outdoors resource for adventure travel.
Includes biking, climbing, canyoning, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, skiing and whitewater
rafting.
Travelling With
Pets:
If you like to travel, have pets, but can't leave home without them, then it's handy to
know which places allow cats and dogs. Perhaps snakes are another matter.
Pets
Welcome:
Your dog will be wagging its tail here. As well as accommodation listings, there are tips
to make your pet comfortable, and a guide to emergency clinics in the United States. Good
to be on the safe side.
Pet
Vacations:
Similar service to Pets Welcome, with a much smaller database on the searches we made. Pet
Vacations' intention seems to be a searchable forum, but they're going to need some more
material. If you travel with pets, why not add your tips and help them along.
Diving:
Diving The World:
Angelique is a Padi Master who lives in the Netherlands, where the water is cold and the
visibility poor. Because she loves good diving conditions, Angelique chooses tropical
waters: the Caribbean, Indonesia and the Red Sea in Egypt.
PADI:
Find out the latest news below the surface, from the Professional Association of Diving
Instructors, and plunge into a whole new way of life.
Skinny
Dippers:
Join the Naturist Society for a clothing-optional lifestyle.
Whitewater:
River Search:
An interesting concept and site layout, but there's still a long way to go to cover all
whitewater rivers. Upon clicking on a river name (in red), the river's outfitters are
presented in one box and a description of the river in another.
Raft Info:
White water rafting information including guides, outfitters and destinations in the U.S.,
Canada, Central and South America.
Fishing:
Fly
Fishing Adventures:
If you're hook line and sinker for rod and line cast-off here.
Contacting
Travellers:
Travel Forum:
Message Boards for Travellers.
iAgora Forums:
The aim of iAgora is to bring people of the world together.
Her Mail:
Connecting females so that they can help each other as they move around the world. Built
in security system ensure women’s e-mail addresses never appear on the site; with all
the connecting done behind the scenes.
Hitchhikers Organisation:
This is a fairly new site from the Netherlands, but it looks promising if the word gets
out. We hope it does. If you're looking for a ride in Europe, or you're a driver with
empty spaces and would like to have company, this could be for you.
The Experienced Traveller:
They say they'll answer your questions within 24 hours.
Antartica:
Antarctica as it is today reflects the on going clash of continent with a conquering
introduced species - human beings. What matters now is to ensure a sound future for the
Antarctic wilderness, so that the heart of Antarctica - the intrinsic values that make it
special - remain unchanged, forever -- OneWorld Magazine.
Ghost
Tours:
Spooky tours, places and happennings of the supernatural and directory of ghouly links.
Party The Globe:
Party travel resource for the student traveller in search of good times
around the globe.
Fun Hunter:
The lowdown on some of the worlds highs for adventure addicts and party
animals.
Don & Linda's
Travelzine:
Don and Linda's travelogues from Canada, Czech Republic, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Switzerland and the USA. Includes planning tips and packing hints.
Off Yonder:
Seeing the world for what it is! Cameron Martindell likes to travel around and tell you
all about it. Includes China, Japan, Australia, Nepal and various US road trips -- with
photos.
ACE Study Tours:
ACE runs tours and courses across the globe that educate and entertain
in the fields of art, archaeology, history, music, drama, literature, geology, ecology and
wildlife.
Independent
Traveler:
A community of travelers who enjoy the fun of planning their own trips
and the adventure of independent travel -- put together with the American traveller in
mind.
Just Ask Eva:
The premise is to answer Eva's questions on your vacation needs and she will provide you
with a list of perfect vacation packages. Only works with departures from Canadian cities.
Top
Travel Sites:
Top sites list devoted solely to travel websites.
4 Corners Club:
Adventure tours worldwide, specialising in overland expeditions. |
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