Department of State “Americans Abroad” [00:30]# Two spots for information about foreign travel which can be obtained from the US Department of State. The alternative to this would be the type of advice handed on by the bunch of Americans voicing their decidedly obtuse views on how to behave when staying in a foreign country. The tips range form “Never speak directly to a person’s housepet” and “Always eat with your mouth wide open” to “Go there in September. The country is empty. Because of the locust.”