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Study Abroad & Travel Agencies
STA Travel
Travel Insurance, tickets, International IDs, study and volunteer abroad programs, travel gear and more
Amerispan

Study & volunteer abroad programs since 1993
Council on International Educational Exchange
Work, study, and volunteer abroad information
Peterson's Study Abroad
Study abroad info from the top publisher of college admissions, test preparation, and financial aid info
Don Quixote
All-inclusive courses in Spain, Mexico, Peru
Cactus Language
Language courses in Europe and Latin America
Green Tortoise Adventure Travel
Legendary bus adventures to Baja, Costa Rica, Cancun. Keep your eyes peeled for the occasional Language School on Wheels
National Registration Center for Study Abroad
All-inclusive programs through schools which have met onsite evaluation criteria. University credit available for accredited programs
Academic Assessment Associates International
Independent agency granting university credit for study abroad
Spanish Abroad Inc.
Language courses in Europe and Latin America


Translation and Conversion Tools

Babelfish Translator by AltaVista
Currency Converter
International Calling Codes
Time Zone Chart


Government Travel-Related Sites
US State Department
US Center for Disease Control
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Australia - Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Canada - Consular Affairs
CIA Factbook

Music, Gifts, and Local Crafts
Novica
Weavings, ceramics, and art from Mexico, Peru & more
Flagline.com
World flags, flag magnets and stickers
BMG Latin Music - 12 CDs for 1
Our 12 Spanish-language picks
: Celia Cruz, Cafe Tacuba, Juanes, Shakira, Caifanes, NEK, Santana, Mana, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Gipsy Kings, and Buena Vista Social Club
MexGrocer.com
Relive your Spanish school cooking classes with authentic ingredients, tamale and tortilla makers, regional cookbooks, free recipes and glossary
Travel Web sites
Lonely Planet
The backpacker's favorite. Worldguide of destinations, travel advice, and forums. When and where to go, how much it will cost, what to bring, etc.
Rough Guides

Destination guides plus readers' journals and photos. Submit yours to earn travel gear & frequent flyer points
Mexico Online

Directory of all things Mexico - local businesses, real estate, adventure travel agencies, news and events
South American Explorer's Club
Non-profit club with online travel & volunteer info and bulletin boards

Travel Gear and Accessories
REI.com
Adventure gear and clothing, books, maps, and travel accessories
Rand McNally.com
Maps plus a zillion travel accessories (electrical converters, travel locks, translators, GPS)
Magellan's
Travel accessories, appliances, luggage, daybags, and clothing
Ebay
Used travel gear, backpacks, and accessories


International Phone Cards
Ekno from Lonely Planet
A complete phone, fax, email, text message and voicemail service with 24 hour support, plus a secure online Travel Vault to store important documents.

Language CDs and Lessons
Spanish First
Subscription-based Interactive online lessons, virtual conversation classes, and resource guides
Rosetta Stone
Online and CD language lessons with textbooks
ReadSpanish.com
Flash cards, Spanish magazine & free newsletters
Language Quest
Spanish software, audio CDs & tapes, books, and videos
Parlo
Online Spanish language courses
Power-Glide
Free newsletter, language CDs, audio flashcards
Linguaphone UK
Subscription daily email lessons and CD courses
BBC Spanish
Free online lessons from BBC

Language, Culture, and Travel Books

501 Spanish Verbs
Oxford Spanish Dictionary
Harper-Collins Spanish Dictionary
Webster's New World Spanish Dictionary
Langenscheidt's Pocket Dictionary
Culture Shock!: Mexico, Ecuador, more...
Lonely Planet: Mexico, Central America, South America, more...