What Can I Bring Back with Me When I Travel Overseas?

"When you travel, it’s likely you’ll want to bring home more than just memories of your trip. If you are someone who likes to bring home souvenirs, mementos, food gifts or other objects from overseas, there’s some important information you need to know. Selecting the wrong kinds of items could bring back more than you bargained for… you may also bring along diseases or invasive species that could threaten forests, farms or even your garden. These seemingly harmless items could devastate United States agriculture.

So how do you know what’s safe – and what’s not? Well, that’s where we come in!

As part of our mission to keep potentially harmful pests and diseases that can hitchhike on food and other agricultural products out of the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently launched a new website to help answer these questions..."
Overseas travel

Travel to Remote Places

"Going off the grid? From the frigid pole of Antarctica to the uninhabited islands of Oceania—be prepared to go where most do not—with CDC Travelers’ Health.

Nothing says getting away from it all like skipping the tourist traps and opting for harder-to-reach locales. Some of the best travel experiences can take place in the middle of nowhere. However, traveling to a far-flung destination can require a bit more prep work than a typical vacation.

Be prepared for off-the-grid places with limited electricity or fresh water and without the comforts of home..."
Remote places travel

Summer Travel 2018

"Escaping to an overseas retreat this summer? From the bustling cities of Europe to the sunny, tropical beaches of the Caribbean, here’s everything you need to know about staying healthy and safe before, during, and after your vacation.

Now that warm weather is here to stay, it’s time to plan your next vacation. As you venture overseas for summer vacation, there are health and safety risks you should be aware of. No matter where you go—majestic mountains, secluded beaches, or bustling cities—kick off your travel adventure by getting prepared with CDC Travelers’ Health..."
Summer travel