As the eighth largest country in the world, Argentina is host to the highest and lowest point in South America. At 6960 m, Cerro Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Americas while Salinas Chicas, at 40m below sea level, is the lowest point in South America. So while preparing your climbing and trekking gear,…
Here are some other common mistakes that you might want to avoid when you are wandering the globe! 6. Sticking to the tourist trail Be adventurous. Explore and discover hidden corners and local taste. Instead of doing everything a common tourist does, relax a little and take a crazy turn. Since you have spent loads of…
Watch out travellers! Below are the common mistakes that you are prone to do when travelling abroad. Take not and try to avoid these silly bloopers: 1. Having an over ambitious itinerary One of the most important things to take note is to keep things flexible and open for changes. Instead of trying to cover…
I had tickets to see Janet Jackson in Berlin and I was so excited to finally go to Europe! In order to save money and because there was no direct flights anyway, I had to take a few connections: from San Antonio to Chicago, from Chicago to JFK (NYC), from JFK to London and, finally,…
Travellers across the world are becoming increasingly affected by delays to their travel arrangements as a result of international terrorist attacks and security alerts. Even though a terrorist incident can sometimes occur in another country altogether, the effects on your own travel plans can be catastrophic. It is for this reason that Security Delay Insurance…
Ideally, travel insurance should be purchased at the same time as you buy your travel tickets and book your accommodation. This way you will be covered for any cancellations that occur and will not have to worry about any disasters which could unfold that will see you lose a lot of money. However many people…
Format Business travel insurance, or corporate insurance as it is sometimes known as, comes in different forms. Some providers will offer it as an entirely separate type of policy, while other companies will offer it as an added extra when you are purchasing a single trip or multiple trip policy, and the premium will be…
Cruise travel insurance is a travel insurance package plan that focuses on cruise-specific concerns such as medical emergencies at sea, emergency evacuations from the ship, missed connections, and more. Cruise travelers are among the largest users of travel insurance because of the unique risks of cruise trips. What does a GOOD cruise travel insurance cover?…
Yes … and no. It’s not strictly necessary for everyone in your group to purchase a travel insurance policy, but you’ll receive more comprehensive protection if you do. The first thing to know is that your insurance policy only protects you; if you want the rest of your family or travel companions to have the…