2. Beyond the guidebooks
⢠Wikitravel (Many times Wikitravel covers smaller
places usually not covered by print books and is
more up to date)
⢠O#eat Guides
⢠IgoUgo, Travelwolf
⢠Regions speciďŹc forums - Indiamike,
TravelďŹsh(South East Asia), Lonely Planted
Thorntree forum
4. More than text and pictures
⢠Google Maps and Earth (virtual walkthrough of
the city you are visiting)
⢠Second Life (Virtual reproductions of cities)
5. Gathering local intelligence
⢠Google Blog Search (use blog search to search for
a place, then ďŹnd what people are saying. Post
comment on those blogs. Instant friends)
⢠Flickr
⢠GlobalVoicesOnline.org (has latest from blogs all
over the world)
6. Local language learning
⢠iTunes (Search for Language Podcasts)
⢠iPhone apps by Lonely Planet and World Nomad
7. Engaging locals
⢠Meetup.com (Join a local meetup on a variety of
topics)
⢠Organize a blogger/tech gathering
⢠Check local events on Facebook event page
⢠See if a Barcamp is happening in the city you are
visiting
⢠Contact local schools/universities and oďŹer to do a
talk/presentation (having a blog that documents
previous talks at other schools helps)
9. Writing about negative
experiences
⢠Avoid too much complaining
⢠Provide alternatives, tips and positive
10. Travel documents
⢠Scan Passport, Visas etc. and save a copy online.
Email the scans to yourself
⢠Keep a list of Western Union agents along your
list
11. What else to carry on your
camera/mobile phone/
computer
⢠Carry some pictures of your family
⢠Carry some pictures/videos of unique customs
from your home country