New York City World Wide Web

Almost every aspect of budget travel is accessible online. In merely 10min., you can make a hostel reservation, get advice on travel hot spots from other travelers, or find out how much a train from New York to Philadelphia costs.

Listed here are some regional and travel-related sites to start your surfing; other relevant websites are listed throughout the book. Because website turnover is high, use search engines (e.g., www.google.com) to strike out on your own.

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Backpacker’s Ultimate Guide: www.bugeurope.com. Tips on packing, transportation, and where to go. Also tons of country-specific travel information.
BootsnAll.com: www.bootsnall.com. Numerous resources for independent travelers, from planning your trip to reporting on it when you get back.
How to See the World: www.artoftravel.com. A compendium of great travel tips, from cheap flights to self defense to interacting with local culture.

Information On New York City

CIA World Factbook: www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html. Tons of vital statistics on United States geography, government, economy, and people.
TravelPage: www.travelpage.com. Links to official tourist office sites in New York City.
PlanetRider: www.planetrider.com. A subjective list of links to the “best” websites covering the culture and tourist attractions of New York City.
World Travel Guide: www.travel-guides.com. Helpful practical info.