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
The American International School Australia
www.amschool.com.au
The American International School is a truly global educational center, with international/US certified teachers and an academically challenging curriculum from the United States.
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
Yahoo! Expatriate Tax Information
http://dir.yahoo.com
Visa ATM Locator
www.visa.com/pd/atm/main.html
Master Card/Maestro/Cirrus ATM Locator
www.mastercard.com/cardholderservices/atm/
DRIVING OVERSEAS
International Automobile Drivers Club
www.driverlicense.net
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
www.americanexpats.co.uk
Helping American expats adjust to life in the UK.
Tales from a Small Planet
www.thesun.org
The literary and humor magazine for expatriates everywhere.
Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas
www.fawco.org
TRAVEL
State Department Travel Warnings
http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
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.expatshopping.com
British branded food products available.
