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= Audio filesAcademic Search Premier ++ Academic Search Premier is the world’s largest scholarly, multi-disciplinary full text database containing full text for nearly 4,500 journals, including more than 3,600 peer-reviewed titles. This collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more. ++ This database is included in the Articles Search Box
Daily Life Online Daily Life Online combines three rich databases to provide a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary resource that supports history, social studies, English, and language students. It offers an in-depth exploration of daily life throughout history including arts, religion, food, literature, language, romance, rites of passage and coming of age, marriage customs, social and government structure, sickness and cures, warfare, sports and games, holidays, festivals, and more. 
Global Road Warriors This database is a research tool for students seeking information on customs, cultures and international business. Global Road Warrior has everything from country facts, security briefings to climate.
Hospitality & Tourism Complete ++ Hospitality & Tourism Complete covers scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism. This collection contains full-text coverage of 440 publications, including periodicals, company & country reports, and books. Topics include culinary arts, demographics & statistics, development & investment, food & beverage management, hospitality law, hotel management & administrative practices, leisure & business travel, market trends, technology and more. ++ This database is included in the Articles Search Box
Voyage.gc.ca: Essential information for Canadians abroad This webpage is hosted by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. It provides information on planning a trip, country profiles, travel reports and warnings as well as links to the passport office. An interesting section called Top 10 FAQs provides anwers on how to get an international drivers permit, children and travel, visas etc.
Intute: Social Sciences: Travel Tourism Intute: Travel and Tourism provides free access to high quality resources on the Internet. Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities. Many of the sites listed are European focused. Some subjects covered include: Adventure tourism, Ancestral tourism, Dark tourism, Health tourism, Gay tourism, Sports tourism, Sustainable development in tourism, Tourism jobs and careers, Tourism organisations, Tourism research, Tourism statistics, Urban tourism and Volunteer tourism
BBC - Travel - The Passport blog The Passport, a blog about travel news, deals and tips, unlocks new destinations and experiences, much like an actual passport.
Lonely Planet Travel Blog 326 Authors, 173 countries, and 400 travel-loving staff. We\'re using our network to bring you the best in travel blogging - buzz-word events, breaking news, tough travel, odd corners and the world\'s craziest kitsch.
Globe Life - Travel Travel tips and advice.