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Excellent collection of on-line maps
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 16:31
Travel books and current commentary by travelers
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 16:31
"Want to know more about a specific location? Dive right in -- Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your fingertips." A community with discussion forums could be found at http://bbs.keyhole.com.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 16:31
Directory & Search Engine of the World's Embassies & Consulates. Addresses, including e-mail addresses where available. Very comprehensive search features.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"International Line Voltage Standards" from Controlled Power Company. Also, check out the Walkabout Travel Gear website for related info.
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"Bringing you near real-time conditions and forecasts from over 7000 worldwide weather stations..."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
"Omni Resources is a major distributor of maps, globes, and teaching materials. Our specialty is international mapping, and we offer maps for nearly all countries and regions of the world... We have one of the largest selections of international maps available in the USA. In most cases, we can supply your needs directly from our computerized inventory of 100,000+ maps."
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
Advisories of risks to travelers, including crime, terrorism, road conditions, airline safety & medical, as well as USA consular info. for most countries. You can also subscribe to receive automatic updates by e-mail, but be warned, it is impossible to unsubscribe!
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 15:38
The FCO's country-specific Travel Advice notices
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:22
Australian Government site with excellent worldwide travel info, tips, embassy addresses etc. Click on Travel Tips section
Posted by Grant Johnson on 2 Apr 2008 - 14:14
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
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