Resources for Travel Abroad

Travel-related sites that may be useful for study abroad students

Information in this section is provided for convenience; links to sites outside of Western Michigan University should not be considered endorsements of services provided.

Currency converter and rates

• Currency converter—CNN
• Currency converter—Oanda
• Currency converter—XE universal
• Currency exchange rate
• Maximizing Currency Conversion

Foreign currency exchange services

• Western Union Business Solutions

Information on payment methods

• Which payment method is the best
• More information on credit cards

Hostels

• Hostels in Europe
• Hostels in New Zealand
• Hostels worldwide

International calling and time information

• Country codes
• Unlocking cellphones and avoiding roaming charges
• Time zone information
• World clock

Passports and visa

• U.S. Department of State
• CIBTvisas
  Two Greenway Plaza, Suite 220
  Houston TX 77046 USA
  Phone: (888) 947-5947
• G3 Visas and Passports
  Phone: (800) 644-1642
• Perry International
  Phone: (312) 372-2703
• Travel Document Systems
  Phone: (800) 874-5100
• Travisa, express visa service

Travel safety and health information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention country-specific health recommendations
• Cybersecurity Tips for International Travel
• Locate U.S. Embassies and Consulates
• U.S. Department of State student traveler website
• U.S. Department of State travel advisories

Supplemental Travel insurance

• Cancel For Any Reason (Optional coverage)

Travel sites and train and ferry information

• Dan Youra's Ferry Guide
• European rail schedules
• Fodor's
• Lonely Planet
• Travelocity