March 3, 2013 Smart Traveler Day Roundtable Engages Members of the LGBT Travel Industry The Bureau of Consular Affairs held a roundtable focused on the unique challenges facing LGBT travelers, and how CA provides… more 1
March 2, 2013 Honoring the Heroism of U.S. Embassy Guards in Turkey Yesterday was a poignant one for all of us serving in Ankara. Upon arrival in Turkey, Secretary Kerry participated in… more 3
January 9, 2013 Top Five Travel Tips for 2013 "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page." -- St. Augustine Are you… more 4
December 24, 2012 Twelve Stories You May Have Missed in 2012 Here are just a few stories that you may have missed from the Department of State in 2012: The U.S.… more 8
December 15, 2012 Consular Officers Share Holiday Travel Tips Are you traveling abroad this holiday season? Make sure you're prepared for your holiday travel by checking out travel.state.gov before… more 2
November 25, 2012 America’s Newest (and Youngest) Citizens Welcomed in Special National Adoption Month Ceremony "Intercountry adoption is an important matter of foreign policy. It provides the opportunity for loving parents to offer a permanent… more 2
November 11, 2012 Conversations With America: Intercountry Adoption November is National Adoption Month . In recognition of this month, Ambassador Susan Jacobs , Special Advisor for Children's Issues,… more 16
November 7, 2012 U.S. Embassies and Consulates Observe Election Night 2012 To us Americans, Election Day is that day in November when we head to the polls to exercise our right… more 8
November 6, 2012 Consulate Helps U.S. Citizens Residing Overseas Vote in Mumbai Right in the middle of election season, I moved from Virginia to Mumbai, India, where I work at the U.S.… more 1
November 6, 2012 Ballots, Bagels, and Brass Bands: Celebrating American Traditions in Kigali From late-September through mid-October, U.S. embassies and consulates around the world hosted voting events to help U.S. citizens overseas participate… more 2
October 6, 2012 Embassies and Consulates Help Overseas U.S. Citizens To Vote Register and/or request a ballot today using the federal post card application at www.FVAP.gov . Registration deadlines vary and some… more 0
October 2, 2012 Strategic Dialogue on International Travel: Exceeding the President's Travel and Tourism Goals As the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, I had the distinct pleasure today of briefing leaders from the travel and… more 5
