General Travel Resources

Online Travel Resources

Preparation

• Texas Tech Travel 101 
• CountryReports.org Information by country about geography, economy, history, culture, and customs
• CIA The World Factbook Detailed information and statistics about every country in the world
• Students Abroad: A website developed by the U.S. State Department for students traveling and studying abroad
• Cancel and Interuption for Any Reason Insurance Coverage

Travel Forums

• tripadvisor.com: Get reviews and recommendations on lodging and things to see from others who have been there
• travelmag.com: Get ideas of places to visit and things to do from entertaining travelogues

Adjusting to Life Abroad 

Learn more at the TTU Study Abroad Website

Accommodations When Traveling

Hostels are very inexpensive places to stay and can be found in almost every city. Hostels are different than hotels in that travelers sleep four to six in a dorm-style room. This offers a great opportunity to meet other people and even become travel partners, especially for solo travelers. Hostelling in Europe is a popular option for those backpacking around the continent or making weekend getaways while studying abroad. Worldwide hostel search engines and apps include:

• hostels.com
• hostelworld.com