Travelers
Whether you are participating in one of our programs or are preparing for your own trip, the following information may help you prepare for and enjoy your time overseas.
Useful links
- DFAIT Travel Advisories
- DFAIT Country Profiles
- Passport Canada
- Canadian Embassies Abroad
- The World Clock - Time Zones
- X-rates currency conversion
- International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers
- World Citizen Guide
- The Responsible Tourist and Traveler
- The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas
Books and articles
Axtell, R. E. Gestures: The Do's and Taboos of Body Language Around the World. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1997.Bennett, M. J., ed. Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication: Selected Readings. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press, 1998
Gannon, M. J. Working Across Cultures: Applications and Exercises. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2001.
Hachey, J.M. The Big Guide to Living and Working Overseas 4th ed. Toronto: Intercultural Systems Inc., 2004.
Kohls, L. R. Survival Kit for Overseas Living 4th ed. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press, 2001.
Morrison, T. et al. Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries. Holbrook, ME: Adams Media Corporation, 1995.
Paige, R. M., et.al.
Maximizing Study Abroad: A Student's Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use. Minneapolis, MI: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), University of Minnesota, 2002.
Storti, C. The Art of Crossing Cultures. 2nd ed. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press, 2001.
