Essential Travel Resources
Links to Travel Information and Resources
Country and Cultural Resources
U.S. State Dept. - Bureau of Consular Affairs
This website contains information for international travelers, which includes country specific information, tips for travelers, latest travel-related news, laws, passports, and visas.
The website gives country-specific facts and figures.
Online Cultural Training Resource for Study Abroad
This website gives information about cultural awareness when studying abroad.
Passport/Visa
How to Apply - First Time Applicants
This page explains the application process for first-time passport applicants. There are also links which show the locations of acceptance facilities and passport agencies.
This form allows applicants to electronically complete the passport application prior to submitting it. It also lists any items required when the application is submitted.
Health/Insurance
International Student ID Card (ISIC)
STA Travel Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
International Convertors/Predictors
This website lists up-to-date exchange rates for international currency. It also allows people to convert any amount from one currency into another.
International Measurement Conversion
Insert an amount of one unit of measurement, click convert, and find the equivalents in other measurement units.
This website allows users to lookup the time differences from one place to another.
World Meteorological Organization
This website lists weather forecasts in different countries and links to various national meteorological services.
Language Resources
This website offers downloadable language resources, including booklets and audio files.
Travel Guides
Eyewitness Travel Guides
Travel Reservations
Expedia