Use these resource links to learn more about your target country (or countries), how to get there and things to do while you are there.
Council Travel - Student airfare discounts, Eurail passes and more
http://www.statravel.com/
Lonely Planet - Lots of travel info and tips
http://www.lonelyplanet.com
CIA World Factbook - Wealth of statistical data for all countries
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
RoadNews.com - Tips for traveling with a computer
http://www.roadnews.com/
State Department Travel Resources - Travel warnings, passport applications,
visa requirements and more
http://travel.state.gov/
Center for Disease Control (CDC) - Search health and immunization
questions about your destination
http://www.cdc.gov/
Electronic Embassy - Find visa info and more through the host country
embassy
http://www.embassy.org/