General Information

What is Short-Term Travel Insurance?

It starts the way many trips do. A friend texts you about cheap flights to Lisbon, and you impulsively book a long weekend to recharge. It’s not a months-long sabbatical or a globe-trotting adventure, just a quick escape from the everyday grind. But then it strikes you, what if something goes wrong? And you ask […]

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The Importance (and Cost) of International Travel Health Insurance in 2025

Getting ill or injured while traveling can derail any trip, especially if you’re overseas. Whether you experience minor food poisoning or a more serious emergency, seeking medical care in a foreign country can be both a stressful and expensive ordeal. As global healthcare costs continue to rise, international travel health insurance is more important than […]

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Why Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Travel Insurance is Your New Travel MVP

You’ve mapped out every detail of your vacation—flights confirmed, Airbnb booked, excursions pre-paid, dinner reservations locked in. But then, a wildfire sweeps through California, your destination for a much-needed break. Or your traveling companion suddenly can’t make it. Or maybe, after binge-watching the news, you see flight cancellations rising, and you don’t feel great about […]

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Travel Visa 101: Your Guide for International Travel

Before packing your bags for your next international adventure, it helps to be familiar with your destination country’s travel visa requirements. Different countries have different rules, and navigating the visa application process adds an extra step in your planning. To help you get where you’re going smoothly, we’ve compiled this guide with everything you need […]

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As Airline Labor Strikes Rise, Travel Insurance Helps

Rising airline labor strikes is causing turbulence in vacation planning. In early 2024, according to CNN, more than 1,500 flights were canceled across Europe in a week due to strikes. From air traffic controllers to cabin crews and baggage handlers, organized walkouts have delayed vacations, disrupted cruises, and left travelers scrambling for alternatives. For older […]

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Planning a Budget-Friendly Foreign Trip (Without Sacrificing the Adventure)

Let’s be honest: planning budget-friendly foreign trip sometimes feels like trying to buy a round-trip ticket to paradise with pocket change. But good news—it’s entirely doable (and still Insta-worthy!). Whether you’re a first-time traveler or trying to make your dollars stretch across more borders, we’re here to help you globe-trot smarter, not harder. From flights […]

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Need for Speed? How to Get Your Passport Faster

Whether you’re taking an impromptu vacation or have an urgent business or family matter outside of the country, waiting weeks or even months for standard passport processing isn’t an option. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate around passport processing delays and get your travel documents in time. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need […]

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Addressing Traveler Anxiety: How Travel Insurance Can Alleviate Fears Amid Aviation Safety Concerns

Despite recent events like a Delta Air Lines flight crash-landing upside down at Toronto Pearson International Airport, a Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoiding a collision at Chicago Midway Airport, and an American Airlines Boeing 737 catching fire at Denver Airport, statistics indicate that air travel remains one of the safest transportation modes.  Nevertheless, the perception […]

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The Savvy Traveler’s Guide to Long-Term Travel Insurance

Picture this: You’ve just arrived in Bangkok, ready to start your six-month adventure (but didn’t procure long stay travel insurance) across Southeast Asia. The excitement is palpable—until you get food poisoning from your first street food meal. A trip to the hospital costs far more than you expected, and you’re stuck paying out of pocket […]

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