Additional Travel Resources

AARP www.aarp.org/intl/.  This site gives information and links on moving and living abroad, documents needed, and activities and organizations overseas.

Agriculture Extension Systems: An International Perspective. North Chelmsford, MA: Erudition Books.
Brewer, F. L. ( Ed.). (2001).  This book is composed of sixnteen chapters, written by extension practitioners who have worked with and in many cases influenced the development of the extension systems which are profiled. The major systems are examined, along with case studies, and an analysis of their impact on people and agricultural productivity.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (888-232-3228) or http://www.cdc.gov/. For the latest information on immunization requirements and health risks go to Traveler's Health.

Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 100, Pueblo, Colorado 81002. Resource for many free or low cost publications on travel. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/

Council on International Educational Exchange http://www.ciee.org  This organization has two priorities listed on their web site.

Department of State, Washington, D.C. - http://www.travel.state.gov This site contains a multitude of Consular Affairs Publications relating to travel for American citizens. Visitors to this site can find Foreign Entry Requirements and consular information notes for every country in the world. Some publications contain links to additional resources.

Etiquette International http://www.etiquetteintl.com/, gives pointers on cultural differences. Eight Aspects of International Etiquette breaks this big topic down to: forming relationships, communication, respecting rank and personal space, different attitudes about punctuality, gifts, entertainment and taboos, etc.

Global Emergency Medical Services (800-860-1111)  For a database of English-speaking medical providers in 190 countries visit http://www.globalcare.net/.

Insurance This is an important consideration for foreign travel that many persons may overlook, but the Dept of State cautions persons about the potential high cost of medical treatment, emergency evacuation and return of bodies in case of death.

Gateway International Plans Administrator
1255 23rd Street, N.W., Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1-800-282-4495
Fax: (202) 367-5076 http://www.InternationalPlans.com

Offers insurance options for international visitors and people traveling or working abroad. Individual and group policies are available at a reasonable cost.