Helpful Links for Travelers

CIA - The World Factbook       
Provides general background information on each country.

Country Calling Codes
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to make an international phone call.

Currency (Foreign)           
Make a foreign currency cheat sheet.

Currency Converter               
Find the current exchange rate for the US dollar into currencies around the world.

Country Guidebooks
Some include: Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Let’s Go, Lonely Planet, Rick Steve’s, or Rough Guides. You can find these at your local bookstore.

International Student Identification Card (ISIC)
Hamline University is an issuing office for the STUDENT ISIC card. Youth and Teacher cards are not available. See the ISIC page of our website for information about how to purchase the card. 

Google Earth                
is a satellite-powered mapping tool that can be used to explore countries, cities and schools.

NAFSA Rainbow Special Interest Group    
Serves as a resource for students in the GLBT community who will be traveling or studying abroad. 

US Department of State
Review government resources for international travel.

World Clock        
Create a Personal (World) Time Reference sheet for travel.

Weather Channel           
Provides current and future weather forecasts around the world.