Travel Resources
In addition to the internet, we recommend that you research travel options using travel agents. Below is a local travel agency where you can walk-in and speak with an agent, or call.
Travel agencies may also be able to tell you about train and bus passes or other options for travel once you are overseas. Some of these discounted passes can only be purchased in the U.S. prior to departure, e.g. Eurail pass.
If you choose to travel during breaks, this is not subsidized by the college. Plan your personal budget accordingly.
The following information does not imply endorsement by Occidental College. This is provided for informational purposes only.
US State Department Travel Information:
www.travel.state.gov
Airfare Booking
Cheap Tickets: Discount Airfare in the U.K.
Expedia
Orbitz
STA: Student Travel
Student Universe: Student Airfares
RyanAir: Budget Airfares
Easyjet: Budget Airfares
Virgin-Atlantic
Travelcraftusa: Discount Airfare
Travelocity
Cheaptickets.com
Boomerang Pass for Travel within Australia
Travel Agencies
STA: Student Travel
Located in Distant Lands Bookstore
56 S. Raymond Ave.Pasadena, CA 91105626-793-5595
www.statravel.com
Rail and Bus Travel
European rail passes, schedules & fares (Rail Europe)
European rail passes, schedules and fares (Rail Pass)
British train schedules and fares
U.K. buses: National Express
Stagecoach
Japanese train schedules and fares
Japan rail passes
Mexico & Central America bus tours
Rail Africa
South Africa Trains & Buses
Guidebooks and Maps
Atlapedia: Maps & Country Information
Distantlands: Pasadena Bookstore & Outfitter
Fodor's: Guidebooks, Maps, Trip Planner, Budget Travel Resource
Insight Guides: Travelguides
Let's Go: Guidebooks & Budget Travel Resources
Lonelyplanet: Guidebooks, Country Information, Maps & Budget Travel Resources
Moon: Guidebooks & Maps
National Geographic: Maps, Country Information
Rick Steves: "Through the Backdoor" Guidebooks & Travel Resources
Timeout: City Guides -- Local Entertainment Calendars & Information
World Fact Book
Hostels
Hostelling International
Independent European Hostels
Independent Japanese Hostels
Japanese Ryokan Association
Time & Money Websites
Currency Converter
Euro Currency Converter
Sending Money from the U.S. - Western Union
World Time & Date
World Time
Tourist Information
Most countries have official tourist offices that are government agencies designed to promote tourism in their country. These are often great sources for information and will send you free maps, guides and travel brochures upon request. You can contact theses official tourist offices through the following links.
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
Government Tourist Information Centers