Other Resources
Travel Publishers And Bookstores
- The Globe Corner Bookstore, 90 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138 (☎617-497-6277; www.globecorner.com). Sponsors an Adventure Travel Lecture Series and carries a vast selection of guides and maps to every imaginable destination.
Online catalog includes atlases and monthly staff picks of outstanding travel writing.
- Hippocrene Books, 171 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016 (☎718-454-2366; www.hippocrenebooks.com). Publishes foreign-language dictionaries and learning guides, along with ethnic cookbooks and a smattering of guidebooks.
World Wide Web
Almost every aspect of budget travel is accessible via the web. In 10min. at the keyboard, you can make a hostel reservation,
get advice on travel hot spots from other travelers, or find out how much a train ride costs. Listed here are some regional
and travel-related sites to start off 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.
- Let’S Go Online. Plan your next trip on our newly redesigned website, www.letsgo.com. It features the latest travel info on your favorite destinations, as well as tons of interactive features: make your own itinerary,
read blogs from our trusty researcher-writers, browse our photo library, watch exclusive videos, check out our newsletter,
find travel deals, and buy new guides. We’re always updating and adding new features, so check back often!
- 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. Advice on everything from finding cheap flights to self defense.
- Travel Intelligence: www.travelintelligence.net. A large collection of travel writing by distinguished travel writers.
- Travel Library: www.travel-library.com. A fantastic set of links for general information and personal travelogues.
- World Hum: www.worldhum.com. An independently produced collection of “travel dispatches from a shrinking planet.”
Information About Western Europe
Overview