This site covers everything you needed to know about government regulations when it comes to traveling overseas.  It covers such matters as obtaining passports, lost passports, copies of, renewals, visa requirements customs regulations and how to obtain international health information, health insurance and evacuation while overseas, money issues, student travel,  agricultural restrictions, U.S. embassy addresses, foreign country information, and more. For your convenience, the addresses of the U.S. passport agencies are listed at the end of the pamphlet. it also gives you access to numerous information sheets to the most traveled locations in the world.  For example, on of the brochures is titled Tips for Travelers to Russia and the Newly Independent States

 Millions of U.S. citizens travel abroad each year and use their U.S. passports. When you travel abroad, the odds are in your favor that you will have a safe and incident-free trip. However, crime and violence, as well as unexpected difficulties, do befall U.S. citizens in all parts of the world. this government publications covers the following information: what to bring and leave behind, important government phone numbers useful when traveling abroad, how to contact the Consular Affairs Bulletin Board, safety tips while driving, flying, walking and in your hotel.  Dealing with legal difficulties abroad if arrested and dealing with terrorism and hijackings,  

International travel can be a rich and rewarding adventure. Whether you have waited a lifetime to take the perfect trip or are an experienced world traveler, this brochure offers  advice to help you plan a safe and healthy trip.  Covers: Health issues and shopping scams frequented on older travelers.  The first part of this brochure is similar to the one above but the information changes farther down into the information.

Before taking up a foreign residence, there are many details that you will need to consider. This brochure will acquaint you with the wide range of services provided to American citizens by U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. This web site is your first place to look for information but it is recommended that you look for further information as this information might be outdated.  Crime and terrorism changes daily and it would be almost impossible to keep this site up everyday but if gives a rough idea of the problems facing certain locations.

While purse snatching is a common crime facing women, strong-arm robbery (hold-ups, muggings) is the most prevalent act where men are generally the victims. By observing the basic rules of "common sense" your chances of being victimized are greatly reduced

Unfortunately crime happens, but when it does, do you know what to do?  Their are many things to do other than calling the police.  This site will give you additional information.

Travel crime article in Houston Chronicle.  Tips on avoiding airport crime.

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

This is a travelers nightmare.  If you loose you wallet, purse or briefcase and criminal has the opportunity to assume your identity, both personal and financial.  This page gives you a source for both prevention tips and what to do if it happens to you.    

Criminals select their victims and targets, focusing on the unaware or unprepared. ATM's are a prime location for this.  There are a number of things you can do to increase your personal security and reduce your risk of becoming an ATM crime victim, and this is the page that will do it.

Here are just a few of the lovely tricks that sneak thieves and con artists have waiting in store for you in several of the well-traveled places you may visit. It is hilarious reading, but no fun when it happens to you. Be aware and you will be safe

Stealing a car by force has captured headlines across the country. Statistically your chances of being a carjacking victim are very slim, and prevention actions can reduce the risk even more.

Third world travel safety tips

This page will give the international traveler a few tips to consider when traveling
to a third world country.  Many travelers have encountered problems when traveling
to these locations and special precautions must be taken.