Travel

Government Websites

• CDC Travelers’ Health
• State Department
  • General
  • Background Notes on Countries
  • Consular Information Sheets (including entry/exit requirements)
  • Travel Warnings
• CIA World Factbook
• BBC Country Profiles

Travel Guide Websites

These sites have great tips as well as fantastic forums where you can ask fellow travelers about their experiences and suggestions.  For more information, also check out your university and local library for travel books and guides.

• www.lonelyplanet.com
• www.roughguides.com
• www.frommers.com
• traveldk.com

Hostels

• HostelWorld.Com
• Hostels.com

Transportation Information

• Rick Steves' Guide to Eurail Passes (It may be helpful to know that Eurail passes are cheaper to purchase in the US, and may not be available, or will be more expensive, abroad. If you plan on traveling with a Eurail pass, consider purchasing it before you go abroad.)
• Australian Railway Information
• Rail Journeys