The ideal of hip is inimical to the idea of travel
A recent post-tsunami USA Today article alerted me to the fact that American travelers can now register their trip itineraries with the State Department online. Registration allows you to record information that the Department of State can use to assist you in case of an emergency.
Full information and online registration forms are available here, and I’ll outline a few frequently asked questions from the state.gov website here:
Why should I register?