Travel Links > Do It Yourself
Lonely
Planet's Thorn Tree
Whether offering or soliciting advice, this is the ultimate
travel forum. Just be sure to double-check anything that sounds
too good to be true.
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/
Rick Steves'
Graffiti Wall
Similar to the Thorn Tree, this is an outstanding resource
for all things European. As always, use common sense when
trusting total strangers.
http://www.ricksteves.com/graffiti/
Trailfinders
Trailfinders is the UK's leading independent travel agency
and has been expert in creating individual tailor-made itineraries
Worldwide for over 30 years.
http://www.trailfinders.co.uk
Airtreks
Offering a great combination of prices, service, and information,
Airtreks is a travel agent's best friend.
http://www.airtreks.com
Destinations
Unlimited
Customized travel services.
http://www.destinationunlimited.biz/
Hostelling
International
Hostelling International is the leading provider of budget
accommodation, with 4,000+ hostels in great locations around
the world.
http://www.hihostels.com/openHome.sma
Hostelling
International -- USA
The American affiliate of the Hostelling International network.
http://www.hiayh.org
Peace
Corps
Peace Corps Volunteers continue to help countless individuals
who want to build a better life for themselves, their children,
and their communities.
http://www.peacecorps.gov
REI
Adventures
America's largest consumer co-op leads a nice variety of tours
for the active and adventurous traveler.
http://www.rei.com/adventures/
Johnny
Jet
Self-proclaimed "The Ultimate Travel Website," Johnny
Jet.com has an abundance of travel deals, tips, guides, news,
and stories.
http://www.johnnyjet.com
Rick
Steves’ Europe Through the Backdoor
For people plotting their own course, ETBD offers free information
through its travel center, free travel newsletters, website,
and travel classes.
http://www.ricksteves.com/home.htm
International
Travel News
Largely reader written, ITN is an invaluable aid to high-frequency
overseas travelers for over 25 years, covering budget to luxury
travel for both independent adventurers and group tour takers.
http://www.intltravelnews.com/
Seattle
Language Academy
Seattle Language Academy is a non-profit organization whose
mission is to promote language learning among the residents
of Puget Sound.
http://www.sealang.com
Seattle
Languages International
Offers courses in 10 languages and free trial classes.
http://www.seattlelanguages.com
King
County Metro Online
Why you don't need a car in Seattle.
http://transit.metrokc.gov
Northwest
Forest Pass
Revenues from pass sales go directly to maintaining and improving
the trails, land and facilities you own and enjoy. (We also
sell them at the store!)
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/feedemo/
Washington
Trails Association
Washington Trails Association is a volunteer-driven nonprofit
membership organization working to preserve, enhance, and
promote hiking opportunities in Washington state through collaboration,
education, advocacy and trail maintenance. In other
words, they're awesome.
http://www.wta.org
Mountaineers
Yes, THE Mountaineers. A Seattle-based non-profit organization
dedicated to the preservation, exploration, and enjoyment
of outdoor and wilderness areas.
http://www.mountaineers.org
Nature
of the Northwest
Operated as a partnership between the State
of Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
and the USDA
Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, it is your destination
for complete recreation information for Oregon and Washington.
http://www.naturenw.org
Recreation.gov
Federal recreation pass programs.
http://recreation.gov/recpass.cfm
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