Designed for college-age Americans by the U.S. State Department. Includes country information, tips for safe travel, and other important information about traveling and living overseas

Important information about international travel

Health information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention specifically for travelers.

What you can bring back from your trip

A community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world.

Features campsites, self catering accommodation, B&B’s and budget hotels and currently lists over 24,000 properties in more than 180 countries.

A volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travelers with members of local communities, who offer free accommodation and/or advice

budget travel guides, written entirely by students

Trip-planning site devoted to Travel Beyond Vacations using a combination of tales, tips, and tools to explore alternatives to the traditional in every aspect of travel

A compendium of the world's wonders, curiosities and esoterica

Thematic articles, destination information, and more. Also check this site's searchable "Thorn Tree" forum for advice from other travelers.

Overview of popular worldwide destinations

A global network of backpackers and budget travelers. "We ditch the guidebooks and share real knowledge about the places we discover."

An independent media company and nexus of travel culture worldwide

From Conde Nast Traveler, a general guide to tipping around the world

Using your Seattle Public Library card, you may access several language learning programs, including LiveMocha and Mango Languages

If you have a King County library card, you may access Transparent Language software, Mango Languages and Little Pim.

Audio and video courses to help you learn French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, and Chinese

Directory of international volunteer opportunities from GoAbroad.com.