Here are a list of links to photo resources available online:

 

Getting the most out of your point and shoot camera - http://photo.net/learn/point-and-shoot-tips

Should you buy a digital single reflex or point and shoot digital Camera

http://www.digital-photography-school.com/should-you-buy-a-dslr-or-point-and-shoot-digital-camera

Jim Richardson: Notes and Tips From the Field - Photo research, travel photography, shooting available light

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/jim-richardson-photography/

Photography Stores

East Coast

KEH Camera - http://www.keh.com/   Good for used cameras and lenses.

B & H Photo - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ They sell everything at competitive prices

Nation wide

Calumet - http://www.calumetphoto.com/

Flash Filters Options

Rosco Strobist 55-Piece Filter Kit

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/634658-REG/Rosco_1100STROBKIT_Strobist_55_Piece_Filter_Kit.html

Cokin Photogel FLASH Filters 5 x 2" (30-Pack)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/727558-REG/Cokin_FGK30500A_Photogel_FLASH_Filters_5.html

International Travel Tips and Information

US State Department Alerts - http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html

Passport - http://travel.state.gov/passport/

Country facts and figures - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Health - http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/

Photographic Techniques and tools

Digital Photography school - http://www.digital-photography-school.com/

Photo.net - http://photo.net/

National Geographic Photography - http://www.nationalgeographic.com/