You won't be an ambassador of embarrassment with this global savvy guide.

Here is where you will find Travel Warnings for most countries around the globe where problems have been identified

Background Notes are brief, factual pamphlets describing the countries of the world. They contain current information on each country's people, culture, geography, history, government, economy and political conditions.  Covers over 150 countries.   Some are outdated, some are up to date but in general gives you background information about the country you will be visiting.

Compare information between these countries to make sure you have the most up to date information about the location you are going to

This site provides names of key officers and addresses for all U.S. embassies, and consulates, both domestic and abroad. This publication is updated biannually.

Provides web sites to app. 50 embassy's and consulates around the world.  Not all embassies have web sites but they are working on it.

This site is not a government site and is currently undergoing a major renovation. When completed it will have searchable diplomacy database with over 50,000 addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of diplomatic posts worldwide.

What can the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs do for Americans caught in a disaster or a crisis abroad?  It is one of those things that we don't want to find out about when it's too late!

The second site tell you what a consular officer can help you with in general assistance such as passports, benefits, medical assistance and other areas

What can the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs do for Americans caught in a disaster or a crisis abroad?  It is one of those things that we don't want to find out about when it's too late!

The second site tell you what a consular officer can help you with in general assistance such as passports, benefits, medical assistance and other areas

There is nothing that contributes so much to our sense of security and self confidence as knowing we are prepared for potential crises. This site provides assistance in preparing us to face those emergencies we may encounter traveling, working, or living overseas

This site outlines some steps that may be taken to protect information and to raise the general level of awareness to the threat by Americans living, working, or traveling abroad

Covers topics such as surveillance, safety in airports, trains, and hotels, terrorism and kidnapping

Covers issues such as the electronic bugging of hotel rooms and telephones overseas, informants and other issues that most travelers would never think could happen to them

Any person traveling abroad on business should be aware of the fact that they could be targeted by an intelligence agency, security service or, for that matter, a competitor if they are knowledgeable of, or carrying, sensitive or proprietary information.  This site tells you what to look for and how to avoid, and what to do if it happens to you.  How safe are your corporate documents?

Any traveler could become a hostage. The odds of that happening are extremely low when the number of travelers is compared to the number of people that have actually become a hostage. However, there is always that slim chance that a traveler could end up being in the wrong place at the wrong time. With this in mind, the traveler should make sure that his/her affairs are in order before they travel abroad

Kidnapping can take place in public areas where someone may quietly force you, by gunpoint, into a vehicle. They can also take place at a hotel or residence, again by using a weapon to force your cooperation in leaving the premises and entering a vehicle.

This site covers certain countries that have set requirement to be met prior to entry into their countries.

 20/20 -- South of the Border -- The Dangers of Traveling in Mexico (Part 1) April 27, 1998

This is a complete site maintained by the State Department.  Covers all information related to passports.

Covers the majority of countries around the world.  Has information on most countries which covers the following topics for each one: General information,   Passports & Visas, Money, Duty Free, Public Holidays, Health, Intl Travel,   Internal travel, Accommodation, Resorts & Excursions, Social Profile, Business Profile, Climate, History & Government, and Maps.

When traveling abroad, many travelers are lured into making purchases of gemstones and come home to find they have purchases a worthless piece of rock.  This site unveils one of the unfortunate scams that are perpetrated on travelers overseas..

When returning home, make sure you are aware of the rules.  See new update on Cuban Cigars vs. the U.S Customs.  

What should I wear?  Culturally correct clothing advice It can be said that the way a woman dresses as she moves around the world is very important. It affects her safety. It affects her social interactions. It can make or break her travel adventure.

Fragile items need to be packed properly or else they break. The shipper who handles your items may be doing their best, but they handle too many packages to take the kind of care that you might want them to. Additionally, many items must be packaged properly when shipped, or else the warranty becomes void. Heck, even getting Aunt Violet's best china into the car can be an adventure in itself. Here are a few pointers to insure that your cargo has the best chance of arriving intact.