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Learn About Your Destination
University of Minnesota Libraries Access to great resources about your destination right on campus
Paperboy.com Search for newspaper links from around the globe and catch up on the current news in your destination before you go
World Hum Lots of good links, foreign newspapers, and alternative travel writing including travel blogs
CountryReports.org Information by country about geography, economy, history, culture, and customs
CIA The World Factbook Detailed information and statistics about every country in the world
Travel Information by Destination
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory Worldwide directory of tourist offices
IgoUgo Advice and reviews from other travelers on multiple destinations
Tips4Trips Travel tips on a variety of topics
Travelmag - the Independent Spirit Get ideas of places to visit and things to do from entertaining travelogues
Learning Abroad Center Comprehensive packing list for those about to travel abroad
Travelite Find out how to pack lightly with these tips
Midwest Mountaineering has a great selection of backpacks and travel gear located right on the West Bank in Minneapolis— students receive a 20% discount with a Minnesota Daily Card
REI carries a variety of travel gear with two locations in the Twin Cities area
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Get information on disease risks and necessary immunizations for your destination
World Health Organization Keep up-to-date with global health issues and find vaccination requirements and malaria recommendations listed by country
Tripprep Destination specific health information including immunizations, vaccines, and other travel-related ailments
The Travel Clinic Informative interactive tool for assessing your personal health risk while abroad
Boynton Health Services Information on getting immunizations and international travel for U of M students
U.S. State Department Passport information, visa requirements, and government announcements and warnings about your destination
Travel Documents Systems Helps US travelers get travel documents in a hurry
U.S. Customs The travel information section provides you with everything you need to know about customs
xe.com Conversion rates for every currency in the world plus a useful tool that allows you to convert US Dollars to foreign currency and vice versa
Steve Kropla's Help for World Travelers All you need to know about worldwide telephone codes and electronic conversations
Students Abroad A website developed by the U.S. State Department for students traveling and studying abroad
Learning Abroad Center Comprehensive listing of rail and air links
Learning Abroad Center Information about homestays, apartments, dorms, and many links to hostel web sites
Ecotravel.com A guide to environmentally responsible travel
Mobility International USA Advice for travelers with disabilities
Out and About Gay and lesbian travel health
Last modified on May 28, 2008 |