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With the Maoist uprising in Nepal and the unrest from the attacks of September 11, 2001, visitors with upcoming trips can find up-to-date information from a number of sources. If you are planning a trip abroad, you should continue to monitor the situation closely on the Web. The following sites are helpful:

U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu: http://www.south-asia.com/USA/

U.S. Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets & Public Announcements: http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is the British Government department responsible for overseas relations and foreign affairs: http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel/

The Overseas Security Advisory Council site, used by overseas workers and students, includes comprehensive lists, embassy warnings and "Dates to Watch" -- anniversaries of uprisings that are possible trigger dates: http://www.ds-osac.org:

The British Empire once wrapped around the globe; the BBC still does. Correspondents scattered everywhere file news reports on this site: http://www.BBC.com:

Lonely Planet guidebooks' site has up-to-date information from travelers. The "Thorntree" bulletin board touches on everything from bandits at the waterfall to whether to bring your hair-dryer backpacking: http://www.lonelyplanet.com:

The International Red Cross site provides information on disease outbreaks and mass refugee movements: http://www.ifrc.org