In general the information and a number of the hints and tips below are aimed rather directly at U.S. citizens traveling abroad. With notable exceptions which should be evident to the browser, the tips can be applied to persons from other countries. For instance, health and security tips are pertinent irrespective of your country of origin.

In the future we will address specific issues pertaining to those of you from other countries. So check back regularly as this section is expanding!

Some General Information

• international holidays, travel scams, legal tips, travel advisories, and money matters ...

Tourist Bureaus

• Addresses and Phone Numbers for United States and International Tourist Bureaus.

When you Fly

• reservations & tickets, air fares, overbooked flights, packing, hazardous materials, passengers with disabilities ...

Driving Abroad

• tips when driving abroad, driver's licenses, insurance ...

Customs, Consulates & Visas

• obtaining a visa, pre-registering goods, what consulates can and can't do, how to get consular information ...

Your Personal Security

• passport safety tips, airline security, hotel security, guarding against thieves, what to do if you're arrested, hostage and kidnapping survival ...

Your Health Abroad

• health insurance, medications, health risk from food and drink, injuries, animal hazards, swimming hazards, HIV & AIDS, and more ...

Topics on Travel Medicine

• Your health abroad begins with issues you should deal with before you leave.

Travel Tips by World Region

• regions including the Caribbean, Mexico, Central/South America, Middle East, Africa, South Asia, China and Russia ...

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