US State Department Travel Site Includes passport and visa requirements, travel advisories.
CIA Factbook Country-specific history, climate, political situation, demographics, industries.
Google Maps and Directions
US State Department Worldwide Maps
Roles of the Consular Service U.S. Department of State; rich resource in a wide variety of sections
US Missions Online
US Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
Help for US Victims of Crime Overseas From the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs
Foreign Consular Offices In the US
Study Abroad Student Handbook Sponsored by the Center for Global Education.
Advice for Parents SAFETI Online Newsletter funded by the US Department of Education
The Electronic Embassy Links to Washington, DC foreign embassies that operate web sites.
Students Abroad U.S. State Department sponsored for students – images and information.
Currency Converter
Time Zone Converter
Travel Document Registration U.S. citizens urged to register foreign travel on U.S. State Department site before trip. Makes it possible to contact traveler if necessary (e.g. family emergency, crisis in foreign country). Free service by U.S. State Department.
Students Abroad U.S. State Department sponsored travel information for students - short cuts to quick references.