To put it simply, if you can’t afford travel insurance you can’t afford to travel. While travelling, things can and do go wrong. For your own sake and the sake of your family, get travel insurance.
What is travel insurance and why do I need it?
Travel insurance covers emergency medical expenses, emergency dental, cancellation expenses, trip interruption expenses, personal liability, repatriation, and cover of your baggage and personal items from theft, loss, or accidental damage.
On my very first trip abroad, travel insurance saved me $500 the day before I even departed. My domestic flight was cancelled due to fog, so there was no way I could get to Melbourne in time to catch my international flight. I made a claim, bought a new flight, and set off on my adventure the following day. My claim was approved a couple of weeks later.
Just five weeks later, I had my locker broken into in Borneo and I lost almost everything, including my expensive DSLR. After a tough few days I got my claim lodged and moved on. Three weeks later my claim was approved. Having travel insurance saved me twice in five weeks, the first time before I ever stepped out the door! It was of constant peace of mind knowing I had travel insurance to back me up for the remainder of my 14 month trip.
The only travel insurance company I’ve ever used is World Nomads. They’ve always been friendly, helpful, and fast in replying and processing my claims. I couldn’t be happier with their service.
