5th: Travel
Library Databases
Trustworthy sources of general information about places all over the world; no website evaluation needed.
Resource
What you'll find
A Google map you can zoom in and out on.
Encyclopedia articles, links to good websites, magazine articles
Tip
Click on the name of a country to learn more information, including links directly to encylopedia articles.
Try searching for something (such as an activity like surfing) you are interested in, then see what countries or places are mentioned in the article about that activity.
Search by location
Britannica Online
Travel Book Publisher Websites
Websites created by travel guide publishers. You'll find lots of information about travel destinations all over the world.
Helpful in deciding where you want to go and what information you need when traveling.
Tourism Websites
Websites created by places to encourage tourists to visit.
