TRAVEL RESOURCES

This section is designed to provide information for those about to take a trip, thinking about doing one or simply wishing they were.

We hope to provide both practical information as well as inspiration for the rewarding experiences awaiting you.

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  PRACTICAL RESOURCES


Weather
http://www.weather.com

Currency Conversion
http://www.xe.net/ucc/

Time Zones
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/

Flight Tracking
http://airtravelcenter.com/query2.htm
Links to the flight status facilities of major global airlines as well as many regionals.

Expedia Flight Tracker
Provides updated information on the status of flights globally

World Airports
http://www.worldairportguide.com/
An online giode to the world's airports detailing available facilities

AltaVista Translation
http://babelfish.altavista.digital.com/
This site allows short bi-directional translations in several different languages. Note that accuracy is not guaranteed.

Worldwide Holiday and Festival Site
http://www.holidayfestival.com/
For a list of worldwide holidays by religion and country.

CIA World Factbook
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
Go to Library & Reference section for the World Fact Book.
Information on geography, people, government, economy, transportation communication, and defense.

Library of Congress Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/csquery.html
Description and analysis of political, economic, social, and national institutions in various countries.

MINISTRY OF TOURISM OFFICES:

EGYPT
http://www.touregypt.net

ISRAEL
http://www.tourism.gov.il

Israeli Tourism & Recreation Website
http://www.infotour.co.il

JORDAN
http://www.seejordan.org/

MALTA
http://www.visitmalta.com/

TURKEY
http://www.tourismturkey.org/

SYRIA
http://www.visit-syria.com

LEBANON
www.middleeastuk.com/destinations/lebanon/index.html

GREECE
http://www.gnto.gr/

ITALY
http://www.enit.it/uk/

CYPRUS
http://www.cyprustourism.org/

  RESEARCH RESOURCES
Offers a directory of Christian Internet resources


CULTURAL RESOURCES:

Biblical Archaeology
http://www.biblicalarchaeology.com/
Website for The Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS) which sets out to educate the public about archaeology and the Bible through magazines, books, visual materials and seminars. The home page includes links to its 3 magazine sites Biblical Archaeology Review, Bible Review & Archaeology Odyssey.

Biblical Resources, Jerusalem
Biblical Resources provides educational assistance for those interested in the background of Biblical Studies. BR runs educational tours and hosts archaeological replicas at the World of the Bible Gardens at it's site in Jerusalem. Dr. Jim Fleming delivers lectures throughout the world. Additionally the site lists matterials such as books, video tapes, audio tapes for study available in it's bookstore and also online.

Garden Tomb Jerusalem
http://www.gardentomb.com/
Believed by some to be the location of the garden of Joseph of Arimathea, outside the city walls, and the tomb where Jesus Christ was laid after His crucifixion; and rose from death. The site provides visitor information on the gardens and includes a clickable map for more background detail.

Jerusalem Christian Review
http://www.jerusalem.edu/

Archaeology
http://www.archaeology.org/
Official site of the Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology Today Journal
http://www.archaeologytoday.net

Near Eastern Archaeology
http://archaeology.miningco.com/msubbible.htm

Egyptian Museum
http://www.emuseum.gov.eg/

All Sinai (tourism resources site)
www.allsinai.info

Postmodern Bible Dictionary
http://www.bible.gen.nz/dictionary.htm
Hypertext and multimedia dictionary project with key terms searchable alphabetically and explained by articles and images.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Books:
Most of the books listed are available through
http://www.amazon.com
The Travels of a Fat Bulldog
The Fat Bulldog Roams Again
The Last Travels of a Fat Bulldog
By George Courtauld
Up until his recent retirement, George Courtauld worked for the Foreign Office as a Queen's Messenger with journeys often somewhat mysterious and bound by the Official Secrets Act.
George, a colourful gentleman, provides a mix of humour and style - great reading for those who enjoy travelling to foreign lands.

Bible As History
By Werner Keller
Paperback 2nd Rev (February 1982), Bantam Books
An excellent insight to archaeology and the Bible - written in a friendly journalistic style with fascinating detail

PILGRIMS BOOK SERVICES
A fine selection of preludes to The Holy Land, Syria,
Lebanon, Jordan, Journeys of St. Paul, Lourdes, and Oberammergau, with photography by Ray Goodburn.

Periodicals:
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Audio/Visual:
A video series connecting the Bible to its natural setting
http://www.biblicalisrael.com/

'Secrets of the Pharaohs'
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/
The PBS website for the recent 'Secrets of the Pharaohs' series that was broadcast on Channel Four in the UK and PBS in the US.

UK SPECIFIC
 


UK Christian Handbook
http://www.ukchristianhandbook.org.uk/

Church Times
http://www.churchtimes.co.uk

Christian Holiday Handbook
http://www.uk-christiantravel.co.uk