Find out if the country you are traveling to requires a visa by checking the Entry/Exit Requirements for your country.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's information for travelers, including travel health information for specific countries, a list of vaccinations required for each country, information on Safe Food and Water, resources for travelers with Disabilities, and more.
A publication by the World Health Organization offering tips and information for international travelers.
The National Institutes of Health's website for patients, their families, and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, this resource provides information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in clear, simple terms.
Support for language learning with such features as Self-Study Language Software, Online Resources, and Foreign Films.
Language resources developed for the Five Colleges with such features as CultureTalk and Study Abroad resources.
Translate text or a web page.
Search phrases in your own language to easily find pages in another language and translate text or a web page.
Language Learning and Information (Center for Global Education)
Find information from 2,500 dictionaries and grammars in over 300 languages.
Green Map System- Offers maps of local natural, social, and cultural resources in over 50 countries.
A directory of ATM's worldwide from VISA.
Travelers Currency Cheat Sheet: Create and print a currency converter table for your trip.
A directory of ATM's worldwide from MasterCard.
Provides immediate currency and foreign exchange rate calculations for every known currency (180 countries).
Google Trips makes it easier than ever to plan and organize your trips. It automatically maps out a half day or a full day with suggestions for things to see and do. Don’t like what you see? Tap the "magic wand" to see more nearby sights. Each tap of the wand gives you a fresh set of nearby attraction.
HelloTalk is a cool new language learning app that serves one purpose: it connects you directly with native speakers, and provides an interface to text and speak with them, all from your smartphone.
Comprehensive global trip planner. Enter any town, address or landmark as the destination, and Rome2rio will instantly display flight, train, bus, ferry and driving options with estimated travel times and fares.
With WhatsApp, you'll get fast, simple, secure messaging and calling for free*, available on phones all over the world.
Featuring information on Your Destination, Passports and Visas, Travel Tips for Students, Emergencies and Crises, and Help for American Victims of Crime Overseas.
A free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. Registration allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad that the Department of State can use to assist you in case of an emergency. Americans residing abroad can also get routine information from the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Guides from the U.S. Department of State include the location of the U.S. embassy or consulate, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties.
Issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens.
Information for travelers about roads and risks with Road Travel Reports (note: there is a fee), Taxi and Bus Passenger Safety Checklist and Pedestrian Safety Checklist.
Information on traveling by train through Europe.
From the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration features airport status and delay information, preparing to fly information with baggage size requirements, safety, and frequently asked questions from passengers.
From the U.S. Department of State information on international road safety, including how to apply for an international driving permit.
From the U.S. Aviation Consumer Protection Division, offers information on airline consumer contacts, fly rights, and passengers with disabilities.
