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Travel & Maps

Online Resources

You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.

See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.

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AtoZ Maps Online

Use from home Library Card Required  The world's largest database of royalty-free, downloadable maps. Explore visual glossaries, geography games, video guides, teaching tools and more.

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AtoZ World Travel

Use from home Library Card Required  Information about world cities; including points of interest, foods, culture, language, and more. Find resources on health & safety while traveling, international phone calls, and traveling with disabilities.

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Consumer Reports: Travel

Use from home Library Card Required  An online version of the magazine. Everything you need to know to travel: the best airlines and luggage, with buying advice and ratings to help you choose.

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Consumers' Checkbook: Travel & Leisure

Use from home Library Card Required  Find the latest ratings and advice for Chicago area travel services like dog walkers, kennels, pet sitters, and travel agencies.

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CultureGrams

Use from home Library Card Required  Travel the world virtually with CultureGrams! Information on over 200 countries and territories with particular emphasis on customs, lifestyles and social conditions.

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Explora for Public Libraries

Use from home Library Card Required  High quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, and videos. Access information on geography, maps, mapmaking, waterways, and more.

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Mango Languages

Use from home Library Card Required  Learn practical language skills with fun and engaging interactive lessons for over 70 world languages.

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Catalog Spotlight

To browse books on travel destinations, world maps, and sight seeing in the library, ask for help at the Adult Reference Desk.

Brilliant Maps for Curious Minds : 100 New Ways to See the World by Ian Wright
The Bucket List : 1000 Adventures Big & Small Destinations of a Lifetime : 225 Dream Destinations Around the World

Digital Magazines

Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines. 

Preview HOopla Magazines

Outside
Road & Track Southern Getaways

Digital Library of IL Magazines

The Great Outdoors
National Geographic Traveller Wanderlust

Website Links

CDC Travel Guide External Link
Safety, health and vaccination information for travelers from the Center For Disease Control.

Currency Converter Externafl Link
Check live foreign currency exchange rates.

Flight Arrivals External Link
Track arrivals and departures of all commercial flights in the U.S. and Canada.

FuelEconomy.gov External Link
Official government website. Find information on gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and more for new and used cars and trucks.

Google MapsExternal Link
street views.

National Geographic External Link
Online version of the magazine. Prepare for an upcoming trip by researching destinations, ways to travel, and traveling interests.

National Park Service External Link
The official government website of the National Park Service.

Road Food External Link
Guide to local and affordable dining. Browse by dish type or search for restaurants.

Roadside America External Link
Online guide to offbeat tourist attractions.

Travel Tips for Phones & Technology External Link
Tips for making the best use of technology during your trip, and for calling home (and within Europe) with or without your own phone.

Travel.State.Gov External Link
Get travel information and advisories from the US government for when you're traveling abroad. Also find information on US passports.

TSA Travel External Link
Be prepared for your next flight. Learn about the checkpoint security screening process and policies.

Past Virtual Events

Watch all recorded events on the RML YouTube Channel External Link

RML presents... Let's Talk Travel: Spain
We’ll visit spectacular destinations in Spain. Come discover our treasure trove of tips to help you make the most of your next trip.

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RML presents...Let's Talk Travel! Portugal
Explore Portugal! Come discover our treasure trove of resources, visit fantastic websites, and get tips to help you make the most of your next trip.

Watch Now External YouTube Video Link

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