Librarian in Training
Shannon Alt
Librarian in Training
Keywords and Search Terms
Use the following search terms (or a combination thereof using Boolean Operators AND, OR, NOT): Guidebook, Handbook, Tour, Guide, Travel, Vacation, Holiday, Trip, Train, Cruise, Road-trip, Gap-year, Study Abroad, Backpack*, Europe, European, Germany, Switzerland, Bavaria, Alps, etc.
Conduct language specific searches to find the resource that will help you brush up before you go. ie: German grammar, German language, language learning, phrasebook.
Also try narrowing down your searches to specific cities or regions of Europe.
Additional tips for search in particular databases can be found under their respective listings.
Introduction
Are you dreaming of a Central European train vacation? This guide will help you make those dreams a reality by connecting you with the information and tools to set these plans in motion.
Albany Public Library (and by extension the Upper Hudson Library System) has a wealth of resources to help you plan where to explore, research rail pass options, and brush up on the language before you go. This guide is designed to assist you in planning your DIY vacation on the cheap without the aid of a travel agent.
Features of this libguide:
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provides users with multimedia resources to help research and plan their trip
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gives an overview of the countries in the region through various guidebooks
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offers links and factbooks containing basic, yet essential information for Americans to know about traveling to Central Europe
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connects patrons with a slew of language learning and media resources to help foster communication and keep them entertained and informed
Welcome to your next vacation!
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