This is a guest post by Leah Prendergast of HostelBookers.com. So you have spent months in the gym, you have had your hair done, your nails, your spray tan and are looking fabulous and you’re ready for a holiday of a life time. Following in the footsteps of the stars you head out for some [...]
Benefits of Annual Backpackers Travel Insurance
People travel to experience a new adventure of their life. However, travelling involves risk and to minimize these, backpackers insurance can help. You will never know what will happen to you as you travel and becoming insured with backpackers insurance means you are secured to whatever circumstance that arise. Always stay safe while on the [...]
Steps in Selecting Travel Insurance
Every traveler must consider the importance of travel insurance. Getting travel insurance is one way of getting everything ensured, from travel tickets, possessions, money, to your own self. Whatever happens along the way, you need not to worry because the travel insurance company will reimburse any expenses made. Different insurance companies are present nowadays and [...]
Travel Insurance when Planning to Travel
Insurance, by definition, is a legal contract that is used for future losses and it protects the individual through financial means. Insurance should not be neglected rather; it should be taken into consideration every time you are going on a holiday. There are many people who end up failing to get proper insurance. Some people [...]
Types of Travel Insurance
You should know that there are various types of insurance. When deciding on what insurance you should take, please, read the fine prints before purchasing it to make sure what is ACTUALLY covered. These are the most common insurances: Travel Insurance: These plans typically reimburse your non-refundable travel expenses in case of any unexpected “covered [...]
Is Globelink International Travel Insurance For You?
If you’re a United Kingdom or European Union resident planning to travel on a budget or go backpacking somewhere in Europe or around the world, then you should consider covering your trip and yourself with one of Globelink International‘s travel insurance policies. Globelink is an insurance company that specializes in European travel insurance for United [...]
When Not to Buy Travel Insurance
Not every trip is the same, so that means not every trip is insured the same. For example, a full travel insurance is not always the best choice when you want to use the coverage of a single benefit. If you want to purchase protection for a rental car or luggage, you could already be [...]
7 things you should know about World Nomads travel insurance
1. Trusted reliable underwriters WorldNomads.com is backed by a suite of strong, secure, specialist travel insurers who provide you with great cover, 24 hour emergency assistance and the highest levels of support and claims management when you need it most. 2. Value for money with the cover you need WorldNomads.com provides cover for what’s important [...]
Should Your Carry Backpackers Travel Insurance?
The answer to this question is really simple: Yes! But, if a simple “yes” doesn’t convince you, then let’s go a bit deeper and explore the various reasons why you should carry travel insurance for backpackers. You might think that because you are traveling on a budget or just because you are doing a backpacking [...]
How to use SquareMouth to get quotes and compare travel insurance plans
Using SquareMouth, or any other travel insurance comparison site is similar to using Expedia or Travelocity to search and shop flights. When searching for a quote, you will input a few details of your trip: dates of travel, trip cost, age of travelers, country of residence, destination, among others. Once you hit “quote now” you [...]
True Claims Story: Mountain biking accident
WorldNomads.com True Claims
I was out mountain biking when a tree got in my way. On impact, the handle bars of my bike twisted, bluntly jutting into my ribs before I went flying. I was in a lot of pain but there was no external bruising. When I started having muscle spasms near my ribs, I went to a nearby hospital and I was told I had multiple fractures in my ribs.
How our partners World Nomads
helped:
PAID USD $5,236 for hospital medical care including CAT scan and chest X-ray
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