The Traveler's Handbook

This very compound book with tiny print as been consulted before a dozen or so trips. Some of the information is out of date, but I would say about 70-80% is extremely useful. It is just filled with tiny tidbits like when to file a claim in another country and phone numbers to consulates all over the world. All in all, I say: BUY IT if you travel. Perhaps, buy a move updated version - you never know if your phone is going to work 100% of the time.