Curated OER
One of the worlds best museums
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the terms that are related to the visiting of the Hermitage State Museum in Russia. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
Curated OER
On The Road: The Business of Music
Students pretend their band at school has been booked for a multi-city tour. In groups, they research prices for accommodations, transportation and their salary. To end the lesson, they calculate a price for a small, mid and large level...
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Travel and Tourism
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information.
INTERNET Red 2000
All About Spain: Todo Sobre Espana
An extensive index of information about Spain and Spanish culture. It contains photo tours, city guides, a traveler's yellow pages, and a country and culture section filled with useful information. In Spanish and German also.
Other
Ireland: Getting Around
A homepage for those thinking about visiting Ireland, with links about buses and trains in Ireland, renting cars, air travel, bicycle rentals, taxis, or taking guided tours. Links to hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are also provided.
Other
Stoa & the Tourist Office of Spain: Home Page
The Tourist Office of Spain and the Spain Tours Operators Association offer a wide variety of help for the those thinking of traveling to Spain. From advice on pre-trip preparations to what is hot in Spain this year, this site has it all.
Other
Bike ride.com: Bicycling Events Calendar
This resource lists cycling events for the entire U.S. and Canada. There is a searchable database that allows you to put in the city you want and how many miles away you are willing to travel for all types of cycling events.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographica.com: Adventure in Argentina
This site from Geographica.com contains information on a variety of parks in Argentina. A description of each follows the name of the park.
Other
Randonnee Tours Self Guided Walking Tours
At this site you can choose a region to explore for hiking and then click on the link for more information. Information on costs and itinerary is provided.
Other
Ecuador Explorer: People and Culture
A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.
Society of Archbishop Justus
Alcuin, Deacon, Scholar, and Abbot of Tours
A biographical note for the feast day of St. Alcuin, the 8th century English churchman behind the Carolingian renaissance. He is credited with the invention of cursive script.
Other
Nash Country Daily: Homepage
Basic country site featuring weekly updated news, features, interviews. Topical information but doesn't go into depth at all.
Other
Opera Schedule Server: Sydney Opera House
A brief description of the Opera House as well as phone numbers to call for reservations, a photo of the exterior, and other general information.