Travel and Safety Information

We gathered information below to help you learn more about travel and safety conditions at your program site. The University of Colorado at Boulder and the Office of International Education are not responsible for what appears on the sites.

Safety Information

• The CU-Boulder Office of International Education's Policy in Case of Political or Social Unrest, Terrorism, and the Threat of War 
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Health information for international Travel from the U.S. government
• European Road Signs and Conventions 
• Health Check for Study, Work, and Travel Abroad 
• Health Information for International Travel (The Yellow Book): Download or order this book published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• Lonely Planet Guides: Health Information
• School for International Training (SIT)'s Health and Safety Information 
• The International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers can provide a directory of English-speaking doctors in 500 cities in 120 countries.
• Travel Health Online 
• Travel Safe: AIDS and International Travel 
• U.S. Department of StateTravel Registration: a free service to U.S. citizens who are traveling to, or living in, a foreign country. Registration allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad that the Department of State can use to assist you in case of an emergency. Americans residing abroad can also get routine information from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
• U.S. Department of State "A Safe Trip Abroad"
• U.S. Departement of State "Students Abroad"
• U.S. Department of State "To Ten Tips for Traveling Abroad"
• U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets : include such information as location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties for every country in the world.

Travel & Living Abroad Information

• Abroad View: A magazine about study abroad experiences written by students
• Behind the Mask: Gay and Lesbian Affairs in Africa
• Brown University's Diversity Issues in Study Abroad Handbook: a collection of quotes by students about their experiences abroad
• Committee on Underrepresentation in Education Abroad for NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• Culturally Correct Clothing Advice for Women 
• Embassy World: a directory and search engine of the world's embassies and consulates
• Europe through the Back Door 
• European National Railways and Timetables 
• EZTrip.com: travel guides for many destinations
• Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
• Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide 
• Geographia: travel information about different countries.
• Glimpse Magazine: international news and culture publication featuring articles based on personal experiences; published by The Glimpse Foundation, an organization founded by Brown University students to promote greater cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.
• Global Access, a Network for Disabled Travelers 
• Hostelworld.com: travel information for students adn online reservations for hostels
• International Lesbian and Gay Association
• Journeywoman : Women travel information
• Learning Abroad Center at the University of Minnesota : rail passes for sale with no agency fee and free postage in the US The Map Guide: a great selection of maps and relevant links.
• Mapquest: street maps for many cities around the world.
• MasterCard ATM locator 
• Measurements Converter 
• Rainbow Special Interest Group of NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Lots of useful information for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students interested in studying abroad.
• Single-Serving: free wallet-size phrase guides in many languages
• Starting Page: click on travel-provides links to sites for making hotel, plane, car rental reservations, online travel guides, time zones, ATM locaters, currency conversions, etc.
• Tourist Boards of the World
• Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
• Transitions Abroad: an alternative travel magazine
• Traveler's Checklist 
• U.S. Department of State Background Notes 
• U.S. Department of State Foreign Entry Requirements listing 
• U.S. Department of State Passport Office: downloadable application forms and a search tool for application addresses. 
• Visa ATM locator 
• Worldwide Cybercafe Search Engine 
• World Electric Guide 
• X-rates.Com: This site provides good currency information and even shows you what some currencies look like.