Useful Websites
Do you have a destination picked but still need some answers?
Here is a list of helpful travel-related sites on the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our Facebook Page and our Twitter Feed (@circletheplanet) for almost daily travel-related news, tips and resources.
Ask Gadling.com – Expert answers to common travel questions
Briefcase to Backpack - Planning your mini retirement
Centers for Disease Control– Travel health issues and answers
Ciao Bambino.com – Family travel resources
Europe through the Back Door - Travel resources and tours to Europe and beyond from Edmonds-based author, tour guide and PBS personality Rick Steves
Fodors.com - Travel guides and resources
Gadling.com – General travel news and information
Gadling's Ten Things to Know About Your Destination Before You Go
Go Green Travel Green.com – Travel tips for the eco-conscious traveler
International holidays – List of international holidays by country
Kumutu.com - Search engine for adventure travel operators around the globe
Lonely Planet.com - Travel guides and information, great for backpackers
Lonely Planet's 27 Travel Tips -Lonely Planet blog article with useful travel tips on how to get more out of your trip
Mobal.com - International cell phones and satellite phones
National Geographic Traveler - Travel Magazine
Rough Guides - Travel guides and info, good for backpackers
Soul Travelers 3 - Extended family travel, budget travel, digital nomads, includes a great travel links section
Transportation Security Administration Website - baggage and carry-on restrictions, security questions, concerns
Travel.State.Gov – US State Department’s travel website, travel warnings
Trip Advisory.com – Travel advice & ideas
Tripping.com – Global network of travelers/cultural exchange
Tripit.com - On line Itinerary planning too
UNESCO's interactive World Heritage List map - Learn about what UNESCO sites are nearby as you plan your next trip or plan your next trip around UNESCO destinations.
US Passport Information - Where/how to get a US passport
Verve Magazine – Working/volunteering abroad.
Yoursabbatical.com - long range and sabbatical trip planning
Wikitravel – Worldwide travel guide
We are always adding to the list so check back often. Also, please send us links to your favorite sites so we can share them with our readers.
