After a year of collecting suggestions from over 32,000 people , the U.S Dept of State has unveiled a completely revamped source for travel information, travel.state.gov . While most Americans may only interact with the Bureau of Consular Affairs when they obtain or renew their passports, their charter also includes assisting citizens who fall victim...

The swine influenza virus is all over the news this past week. While it's not exactly a pandemic yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) claims that a pandemic is imminent . As seen in previous worldwide outbreaks such as the avian flu and SARS, travelers are becoming both worried and wary, especially if there are...