Travel links

No, we're not alone. In fact, it appears to be an epidemic. People from around the world are catching the GAP fever--to take the year (or 2 or 3) off and travel around the world (RTW)! Check it out and join the revolution!

International Travel Resources:

http://travelindependent.info

http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Travel/Travelogues/Around_the_World/

http://www.travel-library.com/rtw/html/faq.html

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/

http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/   (Great discussion forum for up to date information about all aspects of international travel) 

http://www.dodo.com/ (travel community where travelers share information, travelogues and tips about different locations and sights across the globe)

Family RTW websites:

http://www.rfleming.net/website.htm

http://canadiancarlsons.com/travel.html

http://www.curiouskids.com/

Other travellers' websites:

http://www.yeungstuff.com/rtw/index.htm 

http://www.vagabonding.com/travelogue/000122.html

http://www.thirteenmonths.com/

http://www.ourreallybigadventure.com/

http://tragatelo.com/hector/rtw/

http://www.worldtrip.co.uk/about/

http://www.atwtravel.net/

Cheap Tickets

cheaptrips.com

airbrokers.com

cheapflights.com

Staralliance.com

Justfares.com

Travel health websites:

www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm

www.drwisetravel.com/firstaid.html

www.my.webmd.com/content/dmk/dmk_article.40084
(medical updates and vaccinations)

Other travel websites:

lonelyplanet.com

www.towd.com (tourism offices worldwide)

sci-ivs.org (volunteer organization abroad)

www.travel-library.com

www.timeanddate.com/worldclock (time)