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Packing lists, packing hints, travel insurance, and a suitcase full of helpful information

Chile

Also included is a very useful table of Metric Conversion Coefficients and Factors.

Choose Your Destination

Use these useful tips to help select the right destination.

Connecting... solo travel network

Travel alone with others.

Distance and Temperature Converters

Convert miles/kilometers and Celsius/Fahrenheit with this handy tool.

Frommers

Tips for travel abroad - before you go.

Insurance Services of America

Specialize in providing high quality, affordable international health and travel insurance for international travelers with prompt personalized service.

Journeywoman

Helpful tips from the magazine for women who love to travel.

Orbitz: TravelWatch - Overseas Travel

Safety warnings, taking children overseas, US consulates and embassies abroad, US customs, and more useful info before you go.

Passport and Visa Information

Compiled by your Guide.

The America

General data on countries and populations from World Online.

Time, Electricity and Business Hours in South America

All time is measured from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to help you plan your travels

Travel Helpers

Select a country to find people there willing to answer your questions.

Travel Tips

A wealth of information from applying for a passport to safety while traveling - and more.

Travel with Kids

Helpful tips from my colleague Teresa Plowright at About.com.
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