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Health and Safety Abroad
International
Safety Information -
http://www.globaled.us/safeti/.
Database full of contact information for embassies worldwide,
including U.S. embassies in all countries as well as foreign embassies in
the U.S. This site also has information on a host of other topics ranging
from calling cards to eco-adventures. This site offers a wide variety of
reliable information of safety abroad.
Advice for the Woman
Traveler -
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/Consular-e/Publications/her_own_way-e.htm
From the Canadian
Department of Foreign Trade & International Affairs - useful information
regarding international religious and societal beliefs that generally can
affect the female traveler more than male traveler.
Center for Disease Control -
http://www.cdc.gov
This site has information
on outbreaks throughout the world, diseases that can affect travelers,
vaccinations, safe food & water, and special needs.
Culturally Correct Clothing Advice (for women) -
http://www.journeywoman.com/ccc/default.html
Simply click on the first
letter of the country you're traveling to and you'll get "what-to-wear"
tips.
Customs Information -
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/travel/
Official government website
for U.S. Customs information, including a link for air travelers.
Drugs Travel Warnings -
http://travel.state.gov/Publications/drug_warning.html
From the U.S. State Department - details the penalties for drug possession
and what
the U.S. consular officers can and cannot do for you in
the event you are arrested.
State Dept. Health Information -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1185.html
State Dept. Safety Information -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1180.html
State Dept. Emergency
and Crisis -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1212.html
Important information about what to do in a crisis.
Journeywoman -
http://www.journeywoman.com
An on-line newsletter
devoted to travel resources for women.
Lesbigay(SIG) -
http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/lesbigay/
NAFSA's Association of
International Educators, Lesbigay Special Interest Group's site dedicated
to lesbians, bisexuals, and gay students who are traveling abroad.
NAFSA Association of International Educators
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http://www.nafsa.org
Passport Services & Information -
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html
The U.S. Department of
State has all the information you'll need when securing a passport.
On-line applications available.
SIT Health & Safety -
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/safety.html
SIT Study Abroad is
committed to ensuring a safe and stable environment for students. The site
includes information to assure students' safety and well-being.
State Dept. Tips for Studying Abroad -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/living/studying/studying_1238.html
This site offers information for student advisors and students who plan to
travel and/or study abroad.
Travel Warnings -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
From the U.S. State Department
Travelers with Disabilities -
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec8000e01a
Ways for students with special needs to have as much access as possible
while abroad.
World Travel Guide -
http://www.columbusguides.com/default.asp
Sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation, this site is a must stop for
anyone going overseas.
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