Tourist kidnapping and ransom risks when you travel – How to prepare, some recommendations for travel insurance, Kidnap and Ransom policies, crisis management benefits, and additional resources. This week two cases of kidnapping of tourists were widely reported in the news. Kidnapping of tourists in Uganda and in the Dominican Republic In the DR: Vacation […]
International Travel
Thankful for you this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving overseas, whether you are feasting on: This Thanksgiving overseas maybe you are substituting Tahdig, or Abgoosht with naan, Fufu (Fufuo) and goat stew, maybe Beshbarmak with a glass of kumiss (kumys) or chai, or eating out with chicken fried rice, instead of the traditional turkey and […]
Group travel insurance vs. individual travel insurance plans
Here’s a brief explanation why you should consider group travel insurance….If you have a team traveling overseas. Or a tour group. Or a group of volunteers that help you every year. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider one group travel insurance plan for everyone. You’ve done your research. You require each […]
Going to the FIFA World Cup 2018?
Going to the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia Some costs, dates, and updates on the FIFA World Cup 2018 that you need to know. The FIFA World Cup 2018 groups were just announced the other day. It was a much anticipated, yet bittersweet, moment. Highly anticipated by those who want to see how […]
“Must-have” travel items for 2018 – Our best travel gear recommendations
Absolute “must-have” travel items for 2018: New travel gear you’ll want to pack in your bag in 2018 No “click-bait,” numbered page slide shows here (where you have to visit 20 pages in turn to see all the recommendations)! All our gear recommendations are on one page, all easy-to-read, no-nonsense suggestions for yourself, or ready […]
Will you help us get out the word? – Domestic travel restrictions
Domestic travel restrictions – Please help us spread the word so that NO ONE misses their flight(s) in 2018! If you are from these states you will not be allowed to travel domestically after January 22, 2018 (by air) unless you go through another step or two BEFORE leaving for the airport. Did you know […]
Jet lag tips for frequent flyers and pilots / flight attendants
Jet lag for frequent flyers: How pilots deal with jet lag These tips are for serious travelers. Learn how airline pilots cope with changing time zones and how to beat jet lag for frequent flyers. I was talking to a friend the other day who just happens to be a pilot. We were discussing sleep […]
Traveling with a Disability, Pt. 4 – Traveling with Blindness
Traveling with blindness / vision impairment This is the fourth article in a series on Traveling With A Disability: Traveling with Blindness. The introduction to the series (and an index) can be found here. In this article we will be specifically addressing traveling with blindness or severe vision loss. Plan ahead One of the best […]
Travel with disabilities – deaf travel / hard-of-hearing
Traveling with a hearing disability – Deaf travel This is the third article in a series on Traveling With A Disability: Traveling with a hearing disability (Or Deaf Travel). The introduction to the series (and an index) can be found here. In this article we will be specifically addressing Deaf travel, travel for the Deaf […]
Traveling with a Physical Disability – Travel with mobility disabilities
Traveling With a Physical Disability / Mobility Disability This is the second article in a series on Traveling With A Disability: Traveling with a physical disability. The Introduction (and index) can be found here. In this article we will be specifically addressing traveling with a physical disability and travel with mobility issues. Our hope at […]
Overview (Part 2 of 2) – Video 1 of 6 – The BUPA Global travel medical insurance covers you everywhere outside your…