Studying overseas can be very expensive, especially in the USA. In the last 10 years tuition and fees at public four-year institutions increased at an average rate of 3.5% per year beyond inflation, according to a report from the College Board. They also reported that the average annual cost of tuition at a four-year private […]
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Jet lag tips for frequent flyers and pilots / flight attendants
Jet lag tips for frequent flyers: How pilots deal with jet lag These jet lag 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 […]
Individual Kidnap and Ransom international insurance option
Individual Kidnap and Ransom international insurance option provided by Good Neighbor Insurance – Good Neighbor Insurance wants to highlight to our clients the importance of Kidnap and Ransom international insurance especially in volatile countries such as Venezuela and Turkey. Below is a part of an article from one of our international insurance carriers (Hiscox) that […]
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 […]
Traveling With A Disability – Part 1
Let’s talk about traveling with a disability. This series of articles on traveling with a disability will be linked in an index for easy reading/retrieval. Our hope is it might help you as you travel or help others travel well and safely. That is our goal at Good Neighbor Insurance! Traveling with a disability may […]
Airlines Passenger Satisfaction – Are Air Travel Awards Trustworthy?
Airlines Passenger Satisfaction surveys AND Customer Service Awards – How trustworthy are Air Travel Awards? Airlines are making fewer mistakes according to a new study, but airline passenger satisfaction surveys aren’t helping United and their almost yearly errors in judgement in serving customers. #United and #flight3411 and #UnitedAirlines are all trending on Twitter again this […]
No breathalyzer test could mean local medical insurance will not cover you
No breathalyzer test could mean your local medical insurance will not cover you. Yes, this is a sad and true story. Read the fine print! Yes, the big print giveth and the little print taketh away. This is one of the reasons why it is important to have travel insurance and expat medical insurance based […]
The Cigna Global Expat Plan Can be Customized for You
If your job or volunteer work has taken you overseas, you may need to provide your own health insurance while you’re living there. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a health plan that covers all of the medical care you may need without being forced to pay for coverage you don’t need? I […]
Travel insurance is a must, as Hotchkiss School realized
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 […]
How early should I buy travel insurance when moving overseas?
Purchasing travel / international health insurance can be stressful. You’ve got suitcases to pack, air travel plans to sort out, and not a lot of time to figure out insurance. How much time ahead is the best time to purchase an insurance plan? How early should I buy travel insurance? First, just to clarify the […]
UPDATE: REAL ID for travelers
Myth or reality? In one year the TSA will no longer accept your driver’s license to board planes: AN UPDATE ON REAL ID FOR TRAVEL (and restrictions on travel without a new license) By January 22, 2018, anyone from a non-compliant state (that has not received an extension) will not be able to use their […]
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 […]
Why Emergency Evacuation is Vital to Your Health and Wallet
Emergency evacuation is often the most expensive part of the bill if you are hurt overseas and is often considered the most important part of any emergency travel health insurance. As a layperson, I’ve been learning that it is much more than a simple helicopter coming to get you and taking you to the […]
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 […]