CIA Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook
Information on history, culture, government, society, and economics of 267 World entities, with major news updates.
ReliefWeb
http://reliefweb.int/
Consolidates news and information about international disaster assistance and humanitarian aid projects from over 4,000 global sources. Can be browsed by topic, country, or specific disaster area.
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
http://www.unocha.org
Up to date information on various humanitarian challenges. Topics may be searched by country, theme, date, or specific event.
Worldmapper
http://www.worldmapper.org/
An engaging as well as informative collection of maps in which territories are re-sized according to the subject of interest. Nearly 600 maps include health, economy, population, language, and religion.
CDC Global Health
http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/index.html
Up-to-date information on global epidemics and health issues.
CDC Traveler's Health
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/
Dangers, prevention, immunization.
Traveler's Checklist
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html
Links to getting visas, CDC recommendations, travel insurance, embassy contact information etc.
US State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment (STEP)
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/step.html
U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad may register with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. STEP will send the latest State Department security and safety updates, including travel alerts and warnings on the destination country; help the US embassy make contact in an emergency; and or help family and friends get in touch.
US State Department Overseas Citizens Services - Emergency contact
If your family needs to reach you because of an emergency at home, they can call Overseas Citizens Services in Washington, D.C. at 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444.
US State Department Alerts and Warnings
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html
US State Department Insurance Providers for Overseas Coverage
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/health/insurance-providers.html
Lists about 30 insurance providers and about 35 air ambulance and medical escort services. The Department of state notes that none of the listed companies have been vetted or are specifically endorsed by the State Department.
Travel Insurance Review
http://www.travelinsurancereview.net/plans/evacuation/
A blog covering a variety of issues in selecting travel insurance. Sponsored by insurance companies and links to Squaremouth for estimates, but useful nonetheless.
Squaremouth
https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-benefits
Gives a good oversight of the many types of insurance and what disclaimer clauses to watch out for. Compares and sells policies from a number of participating companies
Insure My Trip
http://www.insuremytrip.com
Compares and sells policies from a number of participating companies
TripInsuranceStore.com
www.tripinsurancestore.com
Provides information on buying policies and sells policies from 10 different companies.
QuoteWright.com
www.quotewright.com
Compares and sells policies from a number of companies.
World Travel Center
http://www.worldtravelcenter.com
Compares and sells policies from a number of participating companies
Date of last update: January 23, 2023
