RESOURCES

Passport + Visa / U.S. Department of State > 

•  Find information about applying for or renewing your passport
•  Search by country to determine the visa requirements for U.S. citizens
•  Lookup travel warnings and alerts
•  Enroll your trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate of your destination through the STEP program 

U.S. Customs + Trusted Traveler Programs / U.S. Customs and Border Protection >

•  Get information regarding customs and requirements for declaring goods brought into the U.S.
•  Learn how to apply for trusted traveler programs like Global Entry, which allows expedited clearance when arriving into the U.S. Approval for Global Entry automatically enrolls you in TSA Pre✓

Airport Security / Transportation Security Administration >

•  Find airport security information, such as prohibited items and acceptable forms of identification
•  Apply for TSA Pre✓, which allows expedited security screening at most U.S. airports. If you plan to travel internationally, you should consider Global Entry, which, once approved, enrolls you in TSA Pre✓.

Travel Health / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention >

•  Learn about travel related health information
•  Look up recommended vaccines by country
•  Always consult with your doctor prior to traveling abroad

International Driving Permit / AAA >

• To rent a car in some countries, you will need an International Driving Permit

Culture / UNESCO World Heritage List >

•  List of protected and endangered cultural and natural sites throughout the world
•  Great resource for travelers interested in history and preservation.

Apps / Umapped >

•  Umapped is my preferred method for building itineraries that are available online, through the app and in pdf form