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Resources

Downloadable International Pre-departure checklist.pdf

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Travel Advisories & Safety

U.S Department of State-Travel Advisories

Official destination safety updates, risk levels, and important alerts for international travel.

 

Global Travel Advisories

Official destination safety updates, risk levels, and important alerts for international travel.

 

UK Foreign Travel Advice

Official UK government guidance on safety, entry requirements, and travel risks by country.

Local Emergency Services Contact by Country   

Official U.S Department of State list of emergency contact numbers for foreign countries. 

Counsulates & Embassies 

U.S Department of State-Find U.S. Embassies & Consulates 

Locate U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide for assistance and services abroad.

Offical Travel Advisory Map/Embassy Locator

​Interactive map showing current travel advisories and U.S. diplomatic locations around the world.

Travel Enrollment & Alerts

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

Free enrollment to receive safety alerts and support from U.S. embassies while abroad.

Passport & Entry Requirements 

U.S. Department of State Travel Portal 

​Official travel planning hub with entry rules, safety tips, and travel guidance.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Official source for U.S. entry requirements, border rules, and traveler information.

 

Apply for Passport

Online Passport Renewal

WEather 

National Weather Service

Official U.S. weather forecasts, alerts, and severe weather updates.

World Weather Information Service 

Global weather forecasts and climate information for cities around the world.

Dinner Reservation Apps 

Open Table

Widely used in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and parts of Europe.

Great for major cities and hotel restaurants. 

TheFork 

(especially in Italy, France, Spain)

One of the best tools for Europe. It often includes:

  • Instant booking confirmation

  • Discounts (sometimes up to 20–50%)

  • Verified diner reviews

The Tock 

 

(Global)

Handles reservations as well as prepaid experiences and ticketed dining.

Common for high-end and Michelin-starred restaurants. 

Yelp Reservations

(Mostly North America)

Integrated in the  Yelp platform, making it easy to book while browsing reviews.

Resy

Popular in major U.S. cities, United Kingdom and expanding internationally.

Known for trendy, high-demand restaurants.

Chope

A popular restaurant reservation platform widely used across Asia, especially in places like Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Bali.

 

Tablelog

 

Japan's top restaurant reservation site/app​​​​

Ride Share & Taxis by Region

Uber 
Global (North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, parts of Asia & Australia/New Zealand)
 

Lyft 
United States, Canada
 

Bolt
Europe, parts of Africa, United Kingdom
 

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Europe, United Kingdom (taxis + private drivers)


Cabify 
Spain, Latin America
 

Curb 
United States (licensed taxis via app)
 

BlaBlaCar 
Europe (primarily intercity travel)
 

Grab 
Southeast Asia
 

Gojek 
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
 

DiDi
China, parts of Asia, Australia & New Zealand
 

Ola 
India, Australia, New Zealand
 

Careem 
Middle East
 

99
Brazil

Other Helpful Tools

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