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Ready, Set, Go!

Whether you are preparing for a simple day trip or an around the world adventure, the Olathe Public Library should be your first stop. We have a number of resources available from travel guides and videos to state touristry brochures. Check us out, and then take off!
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Contents

Librarian Recommended Websites

Local and Regional


Day Trips


National & International

Excellent all-around resource for trip planning

A comprehensive travel directory with destination, weather and map information

Find a B&B worldwide

Site vistors can search by state or country

A search engine that looks for the cheapest airfare, rentals, and accomodation across 140 travel sites

Find a park by name, location or activity through the National Park Service

Contains over 200 free destination guides


Online Maps and Directional Information


Transportation


Travel Tips and Help

New Books

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The Khaarijee : a chronicle of friendship and war in Kabul
by: Garcia, Malcolm
Call Number: 958.1047 Garcia

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Tropic of Capricorn: A Remarkable Journey to the Forgotten Corners of the World
by: reeve, Simon
Call Number: 910.913 Reeve

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Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven
by: Gilman, Susan Jane
Call Number: BIO Gilman S.


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Dreaming in Hindi
by: Rich, Katherine
Call Number: 954.053 Rich

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Volunteer Vacations Across America
by: Kayne, Sheryl
Call Number: 917.304 Kayne

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Don't go there! : the travel detective's essential guide to the must-miss places of the world
by: Greenberg, Peter
Call Number: 910.4 Greenber

New Multimedia (DVDs, audiobooks, etc)

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Eat, Pray, Love
Call Number: CD AUDIO 910.4 Gilbert


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That summer in sicily: a love story
Call Number: CDAUDIO 914.5 DeBlasi

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Passport to Europe
Call Number: DVD 914.3 Passport

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The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World
CDAUDIO 910.4 Weiner

Magazines, Journals and Newspapers

The current issues of these magazines are available at the Main library. Back issues may be requested at the reference desk.

Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

Consumer Reports Best Travel Deals

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Travel & Leisure

Dewey Areas: 910-919

  • 910 Geography and Travel
  • 913 Geography of and Travel in Ancient World
  • 914 Geography of and Travel in Europe
  • 915 Geography of and Travel in Asia
  • 916 Geography of and Travel in Africa
  • 917 Geography of and Travel in North America
  • 918 Geography of and Travel in South America
  • 919 Geography of and Travel in other parts of the world

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