Although exciting and worthwhile, traveling to a new country can also be a stressful and uncomfortable experience. Although jetleg is largely unavoidable due to the high speed of modern air travel, culture shock, the risk of illness and unnecessary expense can be avoided with the right preparation and research. Use the following links to learn more.

Whether you've stuffed your entire life into a backpack a dozen times before or you're just starting out, it never hurts to keep up on the most current advice and tips for travel. We've compiled a well rounded selection of helpful materials that will be of some use to the majority of travelers.

Some things never change. The following links are to articles and resources that will be helpful to travelers the world over, regardless of their actual intended destination.

Dealing with Jetlag: surviving rapid time travel
Staying safe as you explore your world
Packing 101: Moving your whole life as painlessly as possible
Common scams and problems worth avoiding
Keeping in touch with those back home
Living with Reverse Culture Shock
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.   The Oxford Picture Dictionary Looking for a dictionary that's more than just a dictionary? Our staff would like to recommend the Oxford Picture Dictionary. Excellent for language acquisition for visually stimulated learners! For more information about this dictionary click here to buy or learn more.

B. China Top

Physically, one of the world's largest countries, China is full of people and possibilities. The most popular Asian target destination for foreign students, China offers many advantages. However, as a traditionally reclusive empire that is just now beginning to open up to the world, there are plenty of reasons to keep your eyes open and watch your step.

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C. Hong Kong Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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D. India Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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.   Lonely Planet's India on a Shoestring Looking for a dictionary that's more than just a dictionary? Our staff would like to recommend the Oxford Picture Dictionary. Excellent for language acquisition for visually stimulated learners! For more information about this dictionary click here to buy or learn more.

E. Japan Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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F. South Korea Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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G. Malaysia Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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F. Philippines Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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F. Singapore Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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G. Taiwan Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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H. Thailand Top

While it is increasingly become more open to foreign investment and visitors, Vietnam was largely closed to outsiders for a long period of time following the US-Vietnam War. Language programs in Vietnam are

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.   An Appropriate Thailand Title Looking for a dictionary that's more than just a dictionary? Our staff would like to recommend the Oxford Picture Dictionary. Excellent for language acquisition for visually stimulated learners! For more information about this dictionary click here to buy or learn more.

I. Vietnam Top

Although a fairly rare destination for students from other countries, Vietnam has become an increasingly popular choice for tourist since the 1986 economic reforms. In 1999, 1.8 million visitors from other nations travelled to Vietnam on tourist visas. The best option for students

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