Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized. Americans, in general, do not realize the importance of travel medical insurance when they leave the U.S. This blog article is not just about ticks. But also about the need to have travel medical insurance. Organizations must minimize their liability footprint when they send people overseas on […]
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Answers to Your Passport Questions
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or you’re planning your first adventure overseas, you know passports are essential. Passports are the key to unlocking your international adventures. Without them, you can’t cross international borders. Having a complete understanding of passports can make the difference between incredible and incredibly unpleasant travel experiences. At Good Neighbor, […]
Celebrate Christmas on January 7?
If you travel now, you could celebrate Christmas twice this year Why celebrate Christmas on January 7th (or 6th)? Is that a typo? I’ve always wondered why the Eastern Church got the date wrong. Hint: It’s not a matter of who’s right and who’s wrong, but which calendar you are looking at. Huh?! Explanation: In […]
17 Travel Tips to Travel Better
SEVENTEEN TRAVEL TIPS FOR 2017: Some quick tips to help you travel better, faster, farther, cheaper. See some of our best travel tips below! (Note: We updated the list to 17 tips since it was 2017 after all! And frankly, who doesn’t want two more great travel tips?!) 1.) Save money by scouring online flight […]
17 Must-Have Travel Items for 2017 – Our best travel gear recommendations
Absolute must-have travel items for 2017: Recommendations on new travel gear you’ll want to pack in your bag in 2017 Do you hate those click-bait, travel slideshows of Best Travel products for 2016 where you have to click 20 pages to see each recommendation? Me too! Here is your one-page, quick guide to the 17 […]
Why You Need a “Bug-Out Bag” (A.k.a. Emergency Bag)
A Comprehensive List of “Bug-Out Bag” Essentials You’re living overseas and want to be prepared in case you need to leave quickly because of a natural disaster or political unrest. But how do you think of everything you might need to take with you before you know what will happen? The solution is to pack […]
Repatriation of Remains explained
Return of Mortal Remains/ Repatriation of Remains explained: The Return or Repatriation of Remains benefit included in all of our travel insurance plans is designed to cover the costs associated with returning your body to your home country if you were to pass away. Plus, some things you can do to make things easier if […]
How to Stay Healthy While Flying
Healthy Air Travel Tips You love to travel, but nothing can ruin a trip faster than getting sick. We’ve heard from travelers in the past that they often get sick after flying in an airplane, especially during the cold and flu season. And some studies have confirmed this to be true: A Journal of Environmental […]
The most popular places visited by tourist in Paris
Many people say that Paris is a romantic city that is rich in culture. This is not only because of its buildings, but also food, art, and music. It’s no wonder that tourists from all over the world visit Paris. We agree that Paris is a romantic city and here are some of the most […]
Natural disasters during your overseas trip can cause havoc to your travels
Natural disasters during your overseas trip can cause havoc to your travels in more ways than one. Then add the financial loss you may face due to change your itinerary or extra cost for medical and evacuation care for you and your family. This year, 2016, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Atlantic hurricane […]
Adventure sports rider option for expats residing outside the United States
Adventure sports rider option for expats residing outside the United States is a great option to add to the GMMI and GMI international medical insurance. As an avid scuba diver, I always appreciate international medical insurance that covers or has the option to cover adventure sports. Let’s be clear here, just because the adventure sports […]
Traveling with Portable Electronic Devices (and their Lithium-ion Batteries)
How to Stay Compliant with FAA Regulations Regarding Lithium-ion Batteries “Your portable electronic devices must be set to airplane mode until an announcement is made upon arrival.” I gladly comply with the flight attendant’s request as I settle in to watch a favorite movie. I can’t imagine taking this flight without my tablet! And who […]
21 travel tips from experienced business travelers
21 travel tips from experienced business travelers is a great way to learn now to travel in comfort. Living on the road can be tough, but business travelers often have traveling down to a science. Good Neighbor Insurance fully understands what it is like to travel domestically and internationally. We would have added one additional […]
Phoenix Park is the one of the largest walled city parks in Europe
Phoenix Park of Dublin is the one of the largest walled city parks in Europe. This is an amazing park. It lies in the capital city of Ireland, Dublin. It is not just a park, though, as the residency of President of Ireland, Aras an Uachtarain, is here, as well as the U.S. Ambassador’s residence. […]
The Importance of Travel Insurance & When Things Go Wrong
The importance of travel insurance: when things go wrong is something we never want to think about. Vacations are supposed to be wonderful times with family and friends. Vacations are supposed to be exciting times. Sadly, life throws us curve balls. Even bad things happen to good people, even on vacations. What happens when the […]