Diving trip focusing on Misool Marine Reserve and Triton Bay This trip will focus on the extraordinary regions of Misool and Triton Bay, 2 of the most biodiverse and protected scuba diving and water adventure regions on Earth! As a Third Culture Kid (TCK) who grew up in Indonesia, returning to my second home is always […]
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Traveling while pregnant without international travel medical insurance Pregnancy is an exciting time as you prepare to bring a baby into the world. But, some people wonder if being pregnant means their travel plans need to come to a halt. The good news is, they don’t have to. As long as your pregnancy is considered […]
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I don’t know about you, but I’m not the type of person who likes to be idle during a vacation. Whether hiking or exploring a city, I often end up walking quite a few miles while on vacation. I admit that I didn’t pay much attention to the shoes I packed when I first started […]
Why Health Insurance for International Students is So Important
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People often neglect to purchase travel health insurance because they think nothing bad will happen to them. Most of the time, that’s true. Usually, everything goes fine. Maybe you have taken several overseas trips and had no issues. Count yourself fortunate! Not everyone has that experience. It’s easy to prefer using the money we would […]
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Tips For Over 65 International Travelers
Some senior citizens travel because they want to teach English in China. Others want to build houses in Mexico. There are a growing number of senior citizens who are on study-abroad programs. And then there are some who just want to take a vacation to an exotic place. When it comes to planning your trip abroad, here are a few things to keep in mind.
