Reference
Time
World Time
Searchable by country
Official U.S. Time Service
Click on a time zone to obtain the correct U.S. time
Area Codes
Area Code Look-Up
Find area codes and time zones listed numerically
Weather
Weather Underground
Various detailed Weather options
Intellicast Weather Information
U.S. and international weather, travel planners, and more
The Weather Channel
Health forecasts, allergies, and weather-by-event searches
Weathernex Weather Cams
View weather conditions around the United States
World Facts
CIA World Factbook
National demographics, geography, political delineations, and more
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
View regional geography, breakdowns, and more
Internet Country Codes
Country abbreviations listed alphabetically
Packing
ASTA Packing Tips
The American Society of Travel Agents' list of what and how much to pack
Free Travel Tips
How to pack light and still have all you need
Pocket Xpress Printable Packing Lists
Take-along wallet-sized lists
Governments
U.S. State Department
The main source for official travel information and warnings for U.S. citizens
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Information on issues of protecting U.S. plant and wildlife from foreign pests
CDC Travel Information
Traveler's health advisories
Center for International Health Information
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Chiefs of State
Directory of foreign governments updated by the CIA
Embassies of the World
Directory and search engine of the world's embassies and consulates
Passport Services and Information
How to apply for or renew a U.S. passport
Dictionaries and Translation
ALTA Language Services
Language training, translation services, and more; from beginner to advanced
iLoveLanguages
Your guide to languages on the web
Language Links
Search engine for language links
Multilingual Books
Language and translation products and services worldwide
Vocabulary Training Exercises
Test your knowledge of German, Spanish, and French
Passports and Documents
U.S. Department of State
How to apply for a U.S. passport
Canada Passport Office
How to obtain a Canadian passport with application forms and travel tips
Passport Australia
New and replacement passports for Australian citizens
UK Passport Service
Application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK
Visa services
Visa application forms and information from the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs
Travel Terms
Travel Terms Glossary
Find out what "surface segment" and "reprotect" refer to
Find a Grave
Find a Grave
Search for your ancestors or the famous deceased
Online Maps
Map Machine
National Geographic's online map provider
World Subway Maps
Detailed subway maps and route finders
Map Suppliers
Wide World of Maps
Custom maps, street guides, and more
National Imagery and Mapping Agency
Topographical maps and other products
Geo Pubs
Provider of specialist maps
Omni Map
Comprehensive index of maps for sale
Raven Maps
High-end maps for wall mounting and as art
Map collections
Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
World city maps
UC Berkeley Digital Map Collection
Digital map collection
University of Iowa Map Resources List
Guide to some of the map and reference resources available on the Web
Map-it
Google Earth
Zoom-in Satellite views of ANYWHERE in the world. Free and must be installed on your computer.
MapQuest
Online maps and driving directions
Animal and Plant Inspection Services
Official USDA site
Devoted to protecting America's flora and fauna from disease and exotic pests
Customs
U.S. Customs
Official site of the U.S. Customs Service with regulations, border patrol, and more
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