National Geographic. (2015). National Geographic Atlas of the World (10th ed.). Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
Detailed maps, charts, photographs, and other relevant information about different countries and regions. Assists with getting a feel for different locales and, especially for those planning international travel to more than one country, how to get from place to place.
Includes place-name index, geographic comparisons, time zones, and conversion tables.
This resource can be viewed at the library, in the adult reference section.
Lonely Planet. (2016). The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World (3rd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: Lonely Planet.
Visual guidebook that introduces readers to all countries with photographs, maps, statistics, and travel information.
Great reference for travel ideas, deciding where and when to visit, and getting cultural information about different locations with both text and images.
Use the index or table of contents to find your travel destination and explore from there!
Located in the travel reference section of the library, and can be checked out.
Kepnes, Matt. (2015). How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter (3rd ed.). New York: Penguin.
With expert advice and first-hand experience, Kepnes relieves anxious travelers while sharing his tips and strategies for saving money along the way.
Organized by topics like transportation, accommodation, activities, and food and beverage, as well as by region, this book can be read cover to cover or sampled as needed.
Find it in the travel reference section, check it out as an ebook, or download the audiobook!