www.orbitz.com The five biggest U.S. airlines got together on Orbitz to offer cut-rate fares and other travel specials. But since United, American, Northwest Delta and Continental don't belong to any of Asia's ticket cartels, you're not gonna get a discount if you're living in Japan (the regulations protecting those cartels are among the many reasons why the Internet will never take off in Asia). But surf by anyway just because Orbitz's tertiary offerings -- news, tips and airport rundowns -- are so good.
www.travelalternatives.org Here's a storehouse of ideas for all those eligible for working holiday visas. Or for those who just want an adventure. Or for those who wanna give slavery a shot. Work on an organic farm (free food and accommodation!); be a nanny; hire yourself out as a construction worker. Most of the opportunities are in Australia, which makes sense since most of Australia's young people come to Japan to sell accessories on the streets of Shibuya.
www.amigoingdown.com Type in the data -- airports, airline, type of jet, etc.-- and amigoing-down.com tells you the odds on whether, upon landing, you'll be identified by your dental records.