Helpful Travel Links
Emergencies abroad
- General emergency info
- If you have been a victim of crime
- If you have lost your passport
- If you are sick or hurt
- US Embassies, Consulates & Diplomatic Missions
Getting a passport
If you are planning to go abroad in the next year and do not have a passport, apply for one immediately. If you do have one, be sure that it will be valid for as long as you need it, or apply for a renewal immediately. Click here to visit the U.S. Passport Services Office web page.
Sources of airline tickets
- STA Travel
- Orbitz
- Expedia
- Priceline
- Cheap Tickets
- Student Universe
- Sidestep
- Fly Low Cost
- Fly Cheap Abroad
Traveling while abroad
Regulations
- US Customs rules on what you can bring home
- Documentation needed to visit other countries (NOTE: Check with embassies of each country for most specific, up-to-date info).
Safety abroad
- Country-specific advice & warnings (State Dept.)
- Safety tips for American travelers (State Dept.)
- Safety for Study Abroad participants (State Dept.)
Health abroad
- Center For Disease Control (CDC) Travel Info
- World Health Organization
- Medical tips for American travelers (State Dept.)
Of general interest to travelers
- Amadeus.net - a great source of travel info, including printable subway maps from all over the world
- World Citizen's Guide
- Magellan's travel products
- Campmor camping & travel gear
- Time Zone converter
- Make a personal multi-zone clock
- Unique "population" map
- Metric Conversion Calculator
- Phone Cards
Sources of world news
Information on other countries
- Background Notes & Country Pages (State Dept.)
- BBC country profiles
- Lonely Planet
- Globespotters Blog
Money & Banking Abroad
- Online Currency Converter
- Sending/Receiving Money Overseas in an Emergency
- Images of other countries' money
Food
Lodging
Travel
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