OneBag.com - a resource on what to pack, what to pack it in and how to pack it so it fits
National Geographic Maps - world maps searchable by country
ShippingandTracking.com - a comparison of shipping options: DHL, UPS, FexEx, TNT and post
Weather Around the World - weather information on the past 24 hours, forecasts, watches and warnings searchable by country, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration