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Ready to Wander Resources
Your clickable companion to the Ready to Wander Guide.
Travel information changes. This page brings together the trusted links referenced throughout the guide, along with additional resources worth keeping close while you plan and travel.
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Before You Go
International Travel Checklist
A strong starting point for documents, insurance, safety, destination research, and trip preparation.
Travel Advisories
Check the current U.S. Department of State advisory and guidance for your destination.
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP
A free State Department service that sends embassy and consulate alerts and can help officials contact you during an emergency abroad.
International Travel Planning
State Department guidance covering travel documents, local laws, entry requirements, safety, and personal travel needs.
Passports, Entry and Travel Requirements
U.S. Passport Information
Official passport renewal, replacement, and application information.
Lost or Stolen Passport Abroad
What to do if your passport disappears while you are outside the United States.
Destination Entry Requirements
Use the State Department's destination information to check passport validity, visa requirements, local laws, health guidance, and embassy information.
Safety, Embassies & Emergencies
Find a U.S. Embassy or Consulate
Locate the nearest U.S. diplomatic post for routine or emergency assistance.
Emergency and Crisis Assistance Abroad
State Department information for major emergencies, evacuations, and contacting U.S. officials abroad
Travel Insurance Guidance
An excellent neutral explanation of travel medical insurance, evacuation coverage, cancellation coverage, and what to review before purchasing a policy.
Health and Medications
CDC Travelers' Health
Destination-specific health guidance, current travel health notices, vaccines, and disease information.
CDC Destination Health Information
Search by destination for recommended vaccines, medicines, and current health risks.
Before You Travel, CDC
Health preparation guidance before international travel.
Medicines and Health Abroad
State Department guidance on prescription restrictions, finding medical care, health insurance, and medical evacuation.
Medicare Outside the United States
Explains when Medicare does and does not cover health care abroad.
Airports, Security & Reentry
TSA What Can I Bring?
Search individual items to determine whether they may go in a carry-on or checked bag.
TSA Passenger Support and TSA Cares
Screening assistance and information for travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, or other screening needs.
Customs Information for U.S. Travelers
CBP guidance for returning to the United States, including declarations, food, customs, and entry tools.
What Must Be Declared When Returning to the U.S.?
Current CBP guidance on food, purchases, currency, medication, and other items.
Global Entry
Information for travelers interested in expedited U.S. entry through the CBP Trusted Traveler Program.
Traveling With Children
International Travel With Minors
Documentation, consent letters, custody considerations, and destination-specific requirements.
Passports for Children Under 16
Official requirements for applying for a child's U.S. passport.
Accessible Travel
Airline Passengers With Disabilities Bill of Rights
A clear summary of passenger rights involving assistance, mobility devices, seating, service animals, accessible facilities, and complaints.
Traveling With a Disability
Department of Transportation guidance about accommodations and assistance when flying. DOT
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