Budget Accommodations Eurotrip - Backpacking in Europe Backpacking, student and independent European travel - in depth facts, reviews, articles, discussion, live reports, and travel advice. Hostelling International American youth hostels. Hostels.com Internet guide to hostelling. International Youth Hostel Federation Organization representing Youth Hostel Associations worldwide. The Hotel Guide Search by city for hotels. United States Servas An international, non-governmental organization. Communicating from Abroad ACR’s International Calling Codes Calling code directory organized alphabetically by country. Cybercafes.com If you need access to the internet, this site can help you find out where the nearest cybercafe is to your study abroad location. Dial-Abroad - Long Distance Providers and Services A service for students, missionaries, military personnel and others living, moving and working abroad. Net Café Guide Online guide to 4,000 cybercafes in 165 countries. Worldwide International Telephone and Postal Code Directory Searchable database of telephone and postal codes. Culture shock Take Shock out of Culture Shock Moving Abroad An article on how to overcome culture shock. The Missing Linkage: The Process of Integrating Orientation and Reentry Bruce LaBrack’s article on Culture shock UC Irvine Center for International Education: Culture Shock! Easing Adjustment Suggestions and advice for dealing with culture shock. Currency Converters FX Converter Tells what the current exchange rates are for nearly every nation’s currency. UN Operational Rates of Exchange Large text list of rates. Customs U.S. Customs Official government website for U.S. Customs information, including links for air travelers. Information all travelers should know before they enter or leave the U.S. Embassies and Consulates Embassies and Consulates Worldwide Links to U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Goabroad.com Embassy Search Database full of contact information for embassies worldwide, including U.S. embassies in all countries as well as foreign embassies in the U.S. This site also has information on a host of other topics ranging from calling cards to eco-adventures. US Embassies and Diplomatic Missions This site has advice on contacting American Embassies and Consulates, and other diplomatic missions. General Resources Atlapedia.com Atlapedia Online contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world. Higher Education Systems Information on international universities by country. Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory listing only official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, and similar agencies which provide free, accurate, and unbiased travel information to the public. Government resources from other countries Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Travel advice for Mexico. Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Mexico Country, economy, and regional information on Mexico. Travelling Abroad Things to think about before you go abroad. Country Travel Advice and Advisories Travel Information and advisory reports for countries on all seven continents—useful for all travelers, not just Canadians. Canada: Health Information Health information for travelers to Mexico and Central America. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country: Travel Reports An assessment of threats to personal safety resulting from “political unrest, lawlessness, violence, natural disasters, epidemics or anti-Western demonstrations.” Foreign Travel Advice Country specific travel advice, tips and answers to frequently asked questions helpful for travelers of all nationalities, not just the British. News Resources CNN World news. National and International Newspapers Indexes & electronic texts of national & international newspapers. Newslink More than 4,000 newspapers now online. The New York Times on the Web The Wall Street Journal On-line USA Today World Wide News Sources on the Internet News sources listed alphabetically by country. On-line Travel Providers Cheaptickets.com Online Airfare Provider. DiscountAirfares.com Online Airfare Provider. Eurail Provider of discounted rail passes, covering travel in 17 different countries. Expedia.com Online Airfare Provider. Lowestfare.com Online Airfare Provider. Orbitz.com Online Airfare Provider. Priceline.com Online Airfare Provider, purchase by ticket bidding only. Rail Europe European rail and rail/auto pass vendor. STA Travel A student travel agency offering discounted air and rail fares, as well as the International Student Identity Card (ISIC). Student Universe A student travel agency offering discounted air, hotel, and rail fares. Travel Cuts A student travel agency offering discounted air, hotel, and rail fares. Packing lists Travel Abroad with the International Study and Travel Center A general checklist of things to consider if you are going to be traveling in relatively warm climates. U-M International Center: Travel: Packing for Summer Travel A few tips on packing for a summer of travel. Passport/visa requirements Travel Documents Systems TDS is a visa agency that provides visa services for U.S. citizens for most countries for which an entry visa is required. U.S. State Department and Passport Services Extensive information on passports, passport services, restrictions, fees, where to apply for a passport, etc. U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Foreign Entry Requirements This site contains brief descriptions of entry requirements for several countries. Radio Radio Free World-Web Radio Guide Online stations from all over the world. Radio-Locator Radio station search engine. Time Zones The World Clock Time zones to different countries Worldtime An interactive world atlas, information on local time as well as sunrise and sunset times in several hundred cities, and a database of public holidays worldwide. Transportation Rail Europe European rail and rail/auto pass vendor. Routes International Information on transportation and travel by land, sea, rail, and air. U.S. Government resources CIA World Fact Book Comprehensive maps, background information, and country profiles. U.S. Department of State-Background Notes Specific notes and profile on individual countries. U.S. Library of Congress-Country Studies On-line versions of books previously published focusing primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed. U.S. State Department: Crisis Awareness and Preparedness Tips on how to keep informed during a crisis, including information on disaster victims and disaster relief. U.S. State Department: Tips for Students Advice to students on how to prepare for a safe experience abroad, and descriptions of services the U.S. Department of State can provide. U.S. State Department: Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets Lots of information about every country in the world including travel warnings, public announcements, terrorist activity, political disturbances, and country entry requirements. Weather CNN.com Weather The Weather Channel Comprehensive weather information.