If you are planning a trip abroad, before you go, spend some time on the U.S. State department website. If you have never been to this website before you will certainly be amazed at all the useful information that is provided.
You can check the information for each individual country you may visit on your trip. You can find out what visas you require, what the crime rate is in the common tourist areas, you can even find out what to do in a medical emergency.
If you go to the 'travel' section of the website there is an extensive list of information on pre-trip planning. Special information is provided for students traveling abroad and for older American's travelling abroad. There is also a section on general travel information that is suitable for everyone.
If you want to keep up-to-date on the latest information, register for travel alerts and they will go right to your email. Also, don't forget to register with the Consulate once you arrive at your destination. If anything happens, the consulate staff are there to help.
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