International Currency Converter

Find out how much your money is going to be worth in any other country around the globe.

The CIA World Factbook

A fascinating source of background information on hundreds of countries worldwide. Includes sections on politics, people, economy, geography, communications, transportation and almost any other subject you're likely to be interested in. Useful set of maps provided as well.

CNN World Weather

before you leave on that overseas trip, check out the four day weather forecast on this site and make sure you don't take short-sleeve shirts when sweaters would be more appropriate! Also has links to other CNN news-sites.

The Time-Zone Page

On-line clock for over 600 cities all around the globe. Listed alphabetically and selectable by city or country, gives current local time, adjusted for daylight saving where appropriate, plus GMT as a reference. A good way to make sure you don't ring Auntie at 3 in the morning.

Healthy Flying

with Diane Fairechild - Hints and tips from an ex-flight attendant turned flight safety evangelist, on how to arrive at your destination in the best possible shape. Includes some ideas that may surprise you, though her opinions on airline food probably won't. A bit stodgy in places (no pun intended), but there is some useful stuff if you persevere.

Boeing Commercial Aircraft

Airbus Industries Commercial Aircraft

Before you get on that jet, check it out with the people who built it. Both sites feature comprehensive fact-files on currently flying commercial planes and for the aviation enthusiast, an impressive gallery of photographs available for download.

And if you have found any other interesting links that would be useful to your fellow travellers, let us know and we'll add them here.