Prior to Departure

While Traveling

Stanford Tour Manager Annie Darrow, '87, +1 (408) 621-0545

Annie Darrow grew up in Baltimore when the Orioles won the World Series, and the Colts were still in town. She graduated from Stanford in ’87 with a degree in International Relations (US/Soviet foreign policy focus) and completed the Humanities Honors program. Following the Loma Prieta earthquake in ’89, Annie returned to campus to begin a career at the Stanford Alumni Association in the Travel/Study department. After rising to Deputy Director and leading over 20 trips to every corner of the world, Annie had to put her passport away for 22 years while raising two special needs sons. Autism and mental health advocacy became her number one priority. She returned to Baltimore for better schools and residential programs for her youngest son. With an empty nest and a renewed passport, Annie rejoined the team as a freelance tour manager and has recently led Stanford travelers to Europe, the Galapagos, Tanzania, and Turkey. 

Internet

All of our hotels have complimentary Wi-Fi in the rooms. Connection speed will vary.

Cell Phones

Contact your cell phone provider to find out how you can use your cell phone abroad. Charges will vary depending on the destination and your existing plan. Please note that many U.S. cell phone plans do not include international roaming, and charges can be quite high.

On-trip Assistance from Crisis24

Crisis24 is our emergency assistance provider through our included insurance. They can provide advice and assistance before, during, and after your travels. We recommend you call them pre-trip if you’d like to discuss any specific health concerns in regards to your trip location.

In the event of an emergency (or if you need assistance) on the trip, your tour manager will do their best to assist, but here is the contact information for the 24-hour emergency line from Crisis24:

• Phone number: +1-443-716-2305

• When calling, mention you are with the Stanford Travel/Study Group.

You can call Crisis24 for advice on whether you need medical attention, making an appointment, seeking care, etc. Crisis24 is also the assistance provider for any major emergencies, such as medical or security evacuations. In order for the Zurich included emergency medical coverage to be applied, Crisis24 must be contacted first for any evacuations or repatriations.