Corvallis-Benton County Public Library

Travel & Culture Resources
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Pathfinder

Starting Out:

Try starting your research at a travel mega site. These mega sites collect links to a wide variety of travel web pages.

• Google Directory - Recreation > Travel
• Librarian’s Index to the Internet – Travel http://lii.org
• Rec.Travel Library http://www.travel-library.com/
• Yahoo http://Dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Travel

What’s Your Destination?

What kinds of historic sites are in Argentina? What are the most popular places to travel? You can research your travel destination, or look for a destination online using the resources below.

• Google Earth http://earth.google.com/
  Google Earth combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain and 3D buildings to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips.
• UN InfoNation http://www.cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation/info.asp
• MapMachine Student Edition http://java.nationalgeographic.com/studentatlas/
  This site by the National Geographic Society is more than just maps. It also has photos, facts, and fun. Here you can find the place you're looking for - or get lost in the cultures, sights, and sounds of the world.
• Library of Congress Portals to the World http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
  Contains selective links providing in-depth information about nations and other areas of the world. They are arranged by country or area with the links sorted into broad categories.
• Where Will We Go? - http://www.wherewillwego.com/
  Directory for worldwide adventure and cultural travel.
• National Geographic Travel - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/
  Guides to US and Canadian destinations featuring worldwide destinations, maps.
• Frommers.com - http://www.frommers.com/
  Comprehensive site lists extensive information on destinations around the globe. Includes activities, feature articles, guidebooks and message boards.
• Fodor’s Travel Online http://www.fodors.com/
  Custom tailor a concise guide to any of 99 destinations worldwide.
• Lonely Planet http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
  Travel information for independent travelers.
• Tourism Offices Worldwide http://www.towd.com
  Links to official tourism offices worldwide.

Other Suggested Internet Sites:

• CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
• FXCheatSheet - Currency Converter for Travelers - http://www.oanda.com/
  OANDA, The Currency Site is the advanced and comprehensive provider of foreign exchange, Currency trading, and information services.
• Things To Do - http://www.thingstodo.com/
  Directory of travel and tourism information for the United States and Australia. Features local attractions, theme parks, events, and outdoor recreation.
• Tips for Traveling Abroad - http://travel.state.gov/
  If you are traveling abroad visit the government official site for tips you need to make your trip easier.
• TravelPage.com - http://www.travelpage.com/
  Interactive travel guides' directory of worldwide destinations, hotels and resorts, cruise travel, air travel, and favorite places.
• Expedia Travel -- discount airfare, flights, hotels, cars, vacations, cruises, activities, maps http://www.expedia.com/Default.asp
  Plan your trip and find good deals all in one place.
• ParkMaps.com - http://www.parkmaps.com
  Includes maps of national and state parks plus links to museums, campgrounds, amusement parks
• CDC Travel Health Information http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
  Includes information about vaccinations and disease outbreaks.
• Foreign Languages for Travelers http://www.travlang.com/languages
  Basic words and phrases for over 60 languages.
• Weather Channel http://www.weather.com
  US and world weather forecasts.
• http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html
  Each Country Profile provides information on: Geography, Maps, Flag, History, Current ruler, Area, Population, Capital, Largest cities, Languages, Ethnicity/race Religion, Literacy rate, Economy, Gove
• Country Reports www.countryreports.org

Getting There By Foot, Bike, Car/Motorcycle/RV, Train, Airplane

• Great Outdoor Recreation Pages for Hiking, Biking, Scenic driving http://www.gorp.com/gorp/activity/
  Includes a worldwide trail, scenic drive, & bikepath guide.
• Bike Ride Online Touring Links http://www.bikeride.com/links/touring.asp
  Regional cycling information for the US and abroad.
• Go Camping America Directory http://www.gocampingamerica.com/
  Online brochures for RV parks, campgrounds and resorts.
• Mapquest http://www.mapquest.com/
  Create maps and find driving directions.
• Woodall’s Campground Directory http://www.woodalls.com/whercamp/whercamp.html
  Directory of over 14,000 campgrounds. Woodall’s in also available in print format in the Reference Department at call number R917.068 Woo.
• Greyhound http://www.greyhound.com/home.asp
  Routes, fares and schedules.
• Amtrak http://www.amtrak.com/
  Routes, schedules and fares. Tickets can be purchased online. Links to regional rail systems in the US
• Subway Navigator http://www.subwaynavigator.com
  Subway routes for cities worldwide
• Airlines of the World http://www.kls2.com/airlines/
  Links to airline web pages
• Airline Toll Free Numbers http://www.princeton.edu/Main/air800.html
  List of airline toll free numbers and web sites

Where to stay?

• All the Hotels on the Web http://www.all-hotels.com/
  Links to hotel web pages worldwide.
• American Bed & Breakfast Association http://www.abba.com/
  Directory of B&Bs in the US with ratings.
• Bed & Breakfast Channel http://www.bbchannel.com/
  Profiles over 19,000 B&Bs in North America and 1700 international B&Bs.
• Budget Hotels http://www.budgethotels.com/
  Directory of budget hotels, motels, youth hostels & B&Bs in US & Canada.
• Worldwide Hostel Guide http://www.hostels.com/hostel.menu.html
  Directory of hostels in over 150 regions throughout the world.

Making Reservations:

• Priceline http://priceline.com
• Travelocity http://www.travelocity.com
• www.lowestfare.com
• www.onetravel.com
• Smarter Living http://www.smarterliving.com
  Twenty airlines offer discount fares over the Internet

Family Travel Sites:

• Fun Things To Do http://www.travelforkids.com/
  Every part of the world & specialty hotel listings plus recommended children’s books for every locale
• Traveling USA http://travelingusa.com/Kids%20Travel/
  On online guide for road travel and recreation
• National Geographic http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
  Lots of great links to kids pages about other countries
• Travel with Your Kids http://www.travelwithyourkids.com/
  Written by parents for parents. Great destinations by city
• ATK Family Vacations http://www.alltravelingkidsfamilyvacations.com/
  Destinations by state & country sites; activities ideas
• Kids Can Travel http://www.kidscantravel.com/
  Great guide with breakdowns by theme – cultural, adventure, environmental, amusement.
• MadAllie http://www.madallie.com/
  Travel store just for kids
• Cyber Parent http://www.cyberparent.com/trips/
  Articles for parents on family travel
• Transportation Security Administration http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/children/index.shtm
  Official government travel rules
• Travel Sense http://www.travelsense.org/tips/children.asp
  More travel tips for parents
• National Geographic Videos http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/
  Visualize your trip
• Kid Travels http://www.kidtravels.com/
  Travel story sharing site for kids; part of the Family Travel Forum
• Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/travel/child_travel.htm
  Official government health information
• Cyber Sleuth http://cybersleuth-kids.com/
  An Internet Search Engine for Kids
• World Atlas http://worldatlas.com/
  Great Maps for Kids
• International Student Travel Confederation http://www.istc.org/sisp/index.htm
  Student travel services, discounts, information & inspiration for young independent travelers
• Family Travel Files http://www.thefamilytravelfiles.com
  Reviews of travel packages, articles, tips, and more
• Family Travel Forum http://www.familytravelforum.com
  Free membership group for discounts and services.