Travel Insurance Advice

In general, we strongly recommend World Nomads, because they provide comprehensive coverage that can be used anywhere in the world. It helps that their customer service is excellent and they have an easy-to-use online interface. You can read our full review of them here.

Below, you will find articles that will help you best choose travel insurance for your trip, but you will also find stories that relate to filing claims as well as other related topics, such as evacuation insurance.

Step by Step: What it’s like to File a Travel Insurance Claim

September 14, 2011
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When it comes to travel insurance, most people know they should have it, but they might be unfamiliar with what the process is like when it comes to using it. We’ve mentioned that our recommended travel insurance is World Nomads. In this post, we will show you what it’s like to file a claim with [...]

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What’s the Deal with Medical Evacuation Insurance? Is this a Real Service?

June 26, 2011
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Medical evacuation is a term occasionally attached to certain brands of travel insurance. It conjures up images of helicopter rescues in remote areas, emergencies that are serious and time sensitive. Are these services real? Yes, they are real, and depending on the company, they can provide a serious level of care and attention. Here is [...]

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Why we Believe World Nomads is the Best Travel Insurance

February 16, 2011
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Before selecting travel insurance for my last trip to West Africa, I did online research and I polled friends who traveled frequently. In my quest to find the best travel insurance, World Nomads was repeatedly suggested. After doing some additional research, I saw that they were also recommended by many travel companies, including Lonely Planet. [...]

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