Resources

UK Travel Insurance

• Travel Insurance purchased through the E&L website, offers low cost cover for single and multi trip travel, provides insurance for winter sports, backpackers and cruises.

UK Camera Equipment Insurance

• Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, working from home, a studio or occasionally overseas, E&L® could have a camera Equipment Insurance policy to suit your needs.

Weather/Astronomics

• Weather Underground Trip Planner.  Find out what the weather is like anyplace in the world for given dates.

• Sunrise/Sunset Calculator.  Calculate when the sun rises and sets anywhere in the world.

• Lake District, UK Weather.  Says what it means.

• Mountain Weather forecast, UK.  Ideal site for short term planning of your outdoor photography in Wales, the North of England and Scotland.

Money

• Currency Converter.  Exchange rates for all currencies in the world.

• Credit Card Goodies.  The best site on the Internet for finding out about credit cards and which is best for you.

• ATM Locator.  Find an ATM where you are going.

Information About Countries of the World

• CIA World Fact Book.  Detailed information about any country in the world.

Travel Advisories

• US State Department International Travel Information.  Find out about travel conditions in the world.

Health

• Center for Disease Control.  Find out what shots you need for where you are going.

• MASTA. Minding your health abroad.

Maps

• Google Maps.  View road maps, view satellite images of areas, view terrain. Find hotels, restaurants, businesses, banks.

• Google Earth.  View the world realtime, see weather conditions anywhere on the planet, ride through a city.  Download and install on your MAC or PC.

Personal Safety

• Avoiding Theft.  Excellent article about pickpockets and how to protect your valuables.

Time and Date

• The World Clock.  Time and date,  anywhere on the globe.

Camera Reviews

• Steves Digicams.  The original camera review site.

Lens Reviews

• FM Reviews.  Find out what others think about lenses made by Canon, Nikon, Sigma, and others.

• The Digital Picture. Reviews of lenses by different manufacturers.

Photography

• Depth of Field Calculator.  Know what f/stop is best.

Photography Resources

• Photography Direct Project

Internet

• Wifi Hot Spots.  Find a free spot to connect to the Internet.

Electricity

• Adapters for Different Currents.  Excellent guide to finding the adapter you need.

Packing

• Magellan's Guide to Packing.  Excellent advice on how to pack your stuff.

GPS

• GPS Review.  Find the right GPS for travel.