Senior Travel - Domestic vs. International Travel

Once you've decided to visit another country, the travel planning begins in earnest. Our handy foreign travel checklist will help you through the process of researching and planning for your overseas travel adventure.

Traveling overseas may be the opportunity of a lifetime, but it can also be an opportunity to experience travel annoyances and frustrations. Take a look at some common travel annoyances and learn how to cope with them.

Some of the wonders of the ancient world are now lost to us, while ecosystems and the species they support are also in jeopardy of vanishing. Learn more about endangered destinations around the world.

Some destinations truly aren't worth visiting. They're tourist traps or just plain boring. Worst of all are the places that look wonderful in a brochure and turn out to be grungy beyond belief. Help other travelers avoid vacation disaster; share your list of overrated travel destinations.

Find out which countries require you to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry.

Many countries, including Schengen agreement nations, require US passport holders to present passports valid for at least three months beyond their date of entry. Find out which countries have this requirement.

A few countries require US passport holders to present passports valid for at least one month past their date of entry. Find out whether your destination is one of these countries.

Share your favorite small and medium-sized museums and attractions with your fellow travelers. They can be in big cities, small towns or well off the tourist trails. See submissions

Visiting another country can be the experience of a lifetime. If you're feeling intimidated by the challenges of language barriers and unfamiliar customs, take a look at some of the pros and cons of international travel.

If you're renting a car in another country, do you have all the information you need? Find out where to locate driving information for your vacation destination.

Every travel guidebook describes overrated destinations - those cities and attractions so crowded and touristy that they aren't worth visiting. Beyond the souvenir stands, though, you'll find historic buildings, museums, restaurants and neighborhoods worth seeing. We'll tell you about travel destinations that turn up on "most overrated" lists, but, in reality, are truly worth a visit.

Historical reenactments bring past events to life. Authentically-costumed reenactors gather at or near a historic site and re-create a battle or famous event. Learn what to expect at a reenactment and how to make the most of your reenactment experience.

If you're planning a trip abroad, it's always a good idea to find out about local conditions and international travel safety problems before you leave home. Find out how to research safety issues before you book your next trip.

Let James Martin, About.com's Guide to Europe for Visitors, help you choose your next European vacation spot.

Have you visited an endangered destination? Could you see signs of restoration or preservation? Share your story and, if you like, upload a picture from your trip.