Even in the smallest towns, libraries offer public Internet access terminals. Check here first. The airport . It will cost you more because airport services are geared to business travelers. But in a pinch, you may be able to log on right at the airport.
Some airports offer kiosks and Internet terminals for a fee.
Often they'll list such services on their Web sites, so you can check before you pack your bags. The local copy shop . Again, these may not be as cheap as some cybercafes or the library, but you'll find lots of locations. I know I do. Michelle Johnson, a former editor for The Boston Globe, is an Internet consultant.