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There are many tools and information resources now available on the Internet. Click on each website heading below to be sent directly to the website. Most of the following have been found through a web page which we recommend to you: The Coolest Travel Site of the WeekTM


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Agents

    International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC)
    "The ISTC is a non-profit confederation of student travel organizations around the world whose focus is to develop, promote and facilitate travel among young people and students internationally. The ISTC has five Member Associations devoted to making international travel, study and work opportunities accessible to students, youth and the academic community."
Mapping
    Map Collection
    The Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection holds more than 230,000 maps covering every area of the world. If you need a map, this is the place to go. Make sure that you have a lot of computing power or a whole lot of patience (the map files are pretty big).
    City to City Driving Directions
    Our favorite feature is TripQuest - "For all your driving travel plans, this feature provides city to city driving directions for cities in the continental United States, Canada and Mexico!"
Distances
    Distances Between Cities
    Calculate distances "as the crow flies" between cities. This service uses the University of Michigan Geographic Name Server to find the latitude and longitude of two places, and then calculates the distance between them (as the crow flies). It also provides a map showing the two places, using the Xerox PARC Map Server and gives you population, elevation and zip codes.
Time Zones
Hosteling
    Worldwide Hostel Guide
    " ... Internet guide to hostels and budget travel featuring the Worldwide Hostel Guide. It's a database of over 3,000 hostels around the globe.." If you need to find a hostel, look no further.
Camping
    US Campgrounds
    "CampNet America is a library of campgrounds, associations, RV and outdoor suppliers, camping log cabins, and camping and travel information. An on-line resource where camping enthusiasts can retrieve RV and camping information free-of-charge, anytime, anywhere." If you want to go camping in America, this is the place to look.
Air Travel
    Rules of the Air
    "Ever been bumped from a flight? Ever wondered what your options were when your flight is delayed? Ever wanted to know just how much luggage you really could check? You need the Rules of the Air."
    Airline Safety Data
    This is a great way for all of you accident trivia buffs to hone up on your knowledge of aviation accidents and incidents. The highlights of this page, care of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration are:
    1) NTSB Aviation Accident/Incident Data System: Contains information collected during investigations of accidents or incidents involving civil aircraft within the U.S., its territories and possessions, and international waters.
    2) NTSB Safety Recommendations: Contains NTSB's recommendations for remedial action to the FAA from its analysis of aviation accidents. Also contains related correspondence between FAA and NTSB regarding the recommendations.
Railroads
    International Railway Service
    If you want to find out about touring the world by rail, this is the place for you. This vast collection of links will help you find out how to catch the right train
Subways
    The Subway Navigator
    The goal of this service is to help you to find the best route from one metro station to another, in various cities of the world. We tried some New York Subway routes and the directions were accurate and clear. It is a simple concept, it works and it is definitely a cool travel resource.
Health & Safety
    Travel Health
    With this resource you can review a country profile, locate a travel medicine provider, review general travel health concerns, learn about preventive medications and vaccines, read summaries of travel illnesses and browse U.S. Department of State Publications.
    Disease Reports
    Catching Dengue Fever while you are traveling is not cool. Check-in here before you travel to exotic destinations to learn about the latest breaking diseases. Look in the 'Travelers' Health' section.

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Language

    Foreign Languages for Travelers
    Travlang's Foreign Languages for Travelers helps you learn key phrases before you take a trip. Select your native language, click on the country of your choice, and you will be presented with the following menu options: Basic Words, Numbers, Shopping/Dining, Travel, Directions, and Time and Dates. A choice of common words will be shown in both languages, and you can hear pronunciation if you have the appropriate sound board.
    Gestures Around the World
    "Body gestures have different meanings according to the country in which they are expressed. We shall seek to examine the proper body etiquette in the nations of the world on a per continent basis."
Cyber Access
    The Cybercafe Search Engine
    "This site is dedicated to the Patrons of Cybercafes looking for places to check their email while on the road or vacation or for local visitors looking to scan some photos or play Doom on a T1 network or simply to associate with other net people."
    Cybercafe Guide
    A great reference for adventurers looking to jack in to the Internet when traveling worldwide.

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What to Pack

    The Art of Traveling Light
    "This World Wide Web site offers exhaustive (exhausting?) detail on the art of traveling light, living for an indefinite period of time out of a single (carry-on-sized) bag."
    Travel Kit Gadgets
    HotWired overall is a cool site. Check out the Rough Guide for US travel info and the Travel Kit for some gadgets that might come in handy for all adventurers.
Weather
    Typical Monthly Weather
    Typical monthly weather averages by city. USA available now - other countries available soon. From Cyber Adventures Weather, by Random House.
Currency
    Universal Currency Converter
    Money is cool - especially when you have the right currency for the country that you are visiting. Use this site to make sure that you receive a fair rate of exchange. The conversion rates are currently those that The Bank of Montreal's Treasury Group prepares for Canada's National Newspaper, The Globe and Mail.
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