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Travel Information for Francophone Countries

The best way to learn a language is to travel to (or better yet - live in) a French-speaking country. These resources will help you plan and get the most out of your trip to France, Canada, or any other francophone country.

Travel French Newsletter

Taking a trip to France or another francophone country? My six-week Travel French newsletter is just what you need - learn survival travel French, from making reservations and eating at restaurants to getting around and dealing with emergencies.

À la française Forum

Share your travel stories with other visitors to this site.

Jobs Using French - Travel

If you'd like to work with your French and you love to travel, consider a career in the travel industry. Read this article to find out more about what kinds of jobs are available.

Travel Dictionary

Several pages of essential travel vocabulary, complete with pronunciation, from your Guide.

Family Travel

Traveling with kids? Get family travel tips at the About Travel with Kids site. Teresa Plowright finds the best vacation spots for families and offers all kinds of family travel tips.

Hotels, Resorts, and Inns

This site, ably Guided by Charlyn Keating Chisholm, offers tons of info and resources to help you find the perfect spot to hang your hat while traveling in any country.

Absolute Travel Mag

A French-language travel webzine - you can read others' travel stories or submit your own.

InfoHub Specialty Travel Guide

Every kind of vacation and adventure you can imagine - searchable by country, activity, and price range.

The Invented City (TIC)

A community of travelers who take part in short- and long-term home exchanges. Yearly membership fee includes access to TIC's database and photos of available homes and apartments.

Travel Document Systems

Dedicated to helping US citizens get visas and passports for travel to nearly any country.

Travel Notes

Online travel guides for virtually every country in the world.

Youth Hostels

Traveling students will definitely want to check this site: hostels provide cheap lodging as well as a place to meet other students from around the world.

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