Tag Archives: Safety

Featured, Health, Money, Travel

Travel Insurance Costs and Benefits

The decision to purchase travel insurance or not can be an important one. As with any kind of insurance, you are making a judgment call about risk that is, in the end, entirely up to you. Here’s more information to help you make the decision for yourself.

What does travel insurance cover?

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Health, Travel

5 Health and Safety Myths About Travel

When I talk to people at home about my lifestyle, they are often excited by the idea but can’t get over how dangerous they assume it must be. There are a lot of pervasive misconceptions about the danger of international travel and living that are difficult to dispel. Here are five myths about health read more

Featured, Health, Travel

A Guide to Foreign Hospitals and Clinics

Getting sick or injured while backpacking can be a scary experience. Fortunately, sufficient care is generally not too hard to find in all but the most extreme of locations. You may even be pleasantly surprised by the quality of treatment available, and the low price tag in comparison to a hospital read more