Useful Links

These links are a sample of resources available for travel abroad. Winthrop University does not endorse any particular company or agency and is not responsible for the content of their websites.

General Info
Travel Information
Destination Information
Currency Information
Discount Travel Sites
Government Information 

STUDENTS ABROAD GENERAL INFO

• AbroadView Magazine http://www.abroadviewmagazine.com 
• Cafe Abroad Magazine http://www.cafeabroad.com 
• International Education http://www.iiepassport.org 
• Resources for Study Abroad http://www.globaled.us/rfsa 
• Student Traveler http://www.studenttravels.com 
• State Department's Page for Students Abroad http://studentsabroad.state.gov 

STUDENT TRAVEL INFORMATION

• CISI Study Abroad Insurance http://www.culturalinsurance.com 
• Eurail Train Info http://www.raileurope.com 
• General Info http://www.goabroad.com 
• Hostels http://www.hihostels.com/ http://www.hostelworld.com 
• Vacation rentals www.casamundo.co.uk 
• ISIC Student ID Cards http://www.myisic.com 
• Lonely Planet Guides http://www.lonelyplanet.com 
• Mobility International http://www.miusa.org 
• Noble Phone Cards http://www.noblecom.com 
• Student Universe http://www.studentuniverse.com 
• EU information http://www.monetos.co.uk/service 

DESTINATION INFORMATION

• Country-specific Info http://www.geopedia.com 
• World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ 
• Dacus Library Country Resources http://www.winthrop.edu/dacus/researchguides/countryinforg.htm 

CURRENCY INFORMATION

• Currency Exchange Calculator http://www.xe.net/currency/table.htm 
• X-Rates http://www.x-rates.com 

DISCOUNT TRAVEL

• AESU Travel http://www.aesu.com 
• Air Ninja http://www.airninja.com 
• Best Fares http://www.bestfares.com 
• Orbitz http://www.orbitz.com 
• Cheap Tickets http://www.cheaptickets.com 
• Expedia http://www.expedia.com 
• Fly China http://www.flychina.com 
• STA Travel http://www.STAtravel.com 
• Student Universe http://www.studentuniverse.com 
• Travelocity http://www.travelocity.com 
• Vacation rentals www.casamundo.co.uk 

GOVERNMENT INFO

• US Customs and Border Protection http://www.cbp.gov/
• International Travel Advisories http://travel.state.gov 
• Passports http://travel.state.gov/passport 
• US Department of State http://www.state.gov 
• US Embassy/Consulate Information http://travel.state.gov/travel