Helpful Links
We've compiled a number of resources to help you plan for your move and life in your new country.
WEATHER
The Weather Channel
www.weather.com
Accuweather
www.accuweather.com
EDUCATION
International Schools Services
www.iss.edu/
CURRENCY
Universal Currency Converter
www.xe.net/ucc/
Oanda
www.oanda.com
HEALTH
The International Society of Travel Medicine
www.istm.org
World Health Organization
www.who.int/ith/
Travel Health Online
www.tripprep.com
TAXES/FINANCIAL
Expat Financial
www.expatfinancial.com
Financial information and insurance plans for expatriates living abroad.
Social Security Administration Office of International Programs
www.ssa.gov/international
Tax Basics for Canadian Expats
www.expatica.com
Visa ATM Locator
www.visa.com/atmlocator
Master Card/Maestro/Cirrus ATM Locator
www.mastercard.com
DRIVING OVERSEAS
International Driving Permit Information
www.ama.ab.ca
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
The Electronic Embassy
www.embassy.org
EXPAT PAGES & CLUBS
Expat Exchange
www.expatexchange.com
Contains information pertinent to expats of any nationality. Also allows visitors to sign up for a free monthly e-mail newsletter that informs of new developments/articles on Web site.
Canadian Expats
www.expatexpert.com
Site to keep Canadian expats around the world in touch with each other.
American Expats in the UK
http://www.theamericanhour.com
Helping American expats adjust to life in the UK.
Tales from a Small Planet
www.thesun.org
The literary and humor magazine for expatriates worldwide offering reviews of major cities, forums, and resources.
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas
www.fawco.org
TRAVEL
Government of Canada Travel Warnings
www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
Language Assistance for Travelers
http://dictionaries.travelang.com
Maps
www.mapquest.com
The Economist Guides for the Business Traveler
www.economist.com/cities/
ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES
Voltage Valet
www.voltagevalet.com
Video Overseas
www.videooverseas.com
SHOPPING
Expat Shopping
www.expatessentials.com/
British branded food products available.
WEATHER
The Weather Channel
www.weather.com
Accuweather
www.accuweather.com
EDUCATION
International Schools Services
www.iss.edu/
CURRENCY
Universal Currency Converter
www.xe.net/ucc/
Oanda
www.oanda.com
HEALTH
The International Society of Travel Medicine
www.istm.org
World Health Organization
www.who.int/ith/
Travel Health Online
www.tripprep.com
TAXES/FINANCIAL
Expat Financial
www.expatfinancial.com
Financial information and insurance plans for expatriates living abroad.
Social Security Administration Office of International Programs
www.ssa.gov/international
Tax Basics for Canadian Expats
www.expatica.com
Visa ATM Locator
www.visa.com/atmlocator
Master Card/Maestro/Cirrus ATM Locator
www.mastercard.com
DRIVING OVERSEAS
International Driving Permit Information
www.ama.ab.ca
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
The Electronic Embassy
www.embassy.org
EXPAT PAGES & CLUBS
Expat Exchange
www.expatexchange.com
Contains information pertinent to expats of any nationality. Also allows visitors to sign up for a free monthly e-mail newsletter that informs of new developments/articles on Web site.
Canadian Expats
www.expatexpert.com
Site to keep Canadian expats around the world in touch with each other.
American Expats in the UK
http://www.theamericanhour.com
Helping American expats adjust to life in the UK.
Tales from a Small Planet
www.thesun.org
The literary and humor magazine for expatriates worldwide offering reviews of major cities, forums, and resources.
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas
www.fawco.org
TRAVEL
Government of Canada Travel Warnings
www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
Language Assistance for Travelers
http://dictionaries.travelang.com
Maps
www.mapquest.com
The Economist Guides for the Business Traveler
www.economist.com/cities/
ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES
Voltage Valet
www.voltagevalet.com
Video Overseas
www.videooverseas.com
SHOPPING
Expat Shopping
www.expatessentials.com/
British branded food products available.