Resources for International Travel

  • 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.
    • More information online: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/?source=sitenav
  • 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!
    • More information online: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/