Travel Insurance for Thai Vacations

Thailand, the Asian paradise and popular vacation destination for visitors from all over the world, is not the safest country to visit according to recent reports. Despite the welcoming people and the stunning scenery, Thailand offers various risks that young travelers in particular often fall victim to. The Australian foreign affairs and trade department said recently that Thailand is the most dangerous country for Australians, with 403 deaths occurring between 2006 and 2011 and a large number of injuries. And there were 296 deaths of UK visitors in just one year. The importance of travel insurance for visiting Thailand cannot […]

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Does Domestic Health Insurance Cover Me?

When it comes to travel, health insurance is probably the most confusing consideration you have to make. You probably realize that your home contents insurance doesn’t cover your belongings when you are abroad, and that you don’t already have trip cancellation insurance included in your domestic insurance packages. But does your health insurance plan cover you when you travel overseas? It is important to make sure you understand what your coverage extends to when traveling or you may find you are traveling without adequate insurance protection. If you are a US citizen and have a US health insurance plan, your […]

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Common Scams to Avoid as a Tourist

One of the best things about traveling is meeting new people, whether they are locals or fellow tourists. Chatting with people and finding out about their lives is an experience not to be missed, and you will learn a lot from the people you meet. But unfortunately tourists are the targets for people who want to do more than make friends – these scam artists want your money. The difficulty lies in distinguishing a genuinely friendly local or a lost tourist from a clever trickster. Watch out for these situations which are well known to be set-ups for scams. Look […]

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Liquids Rule on Flights

Since the terrorist incidents that changed the face of air travel, passengers have had to comply with a range of different restrictions. But these restrictions have not remained the same over time, although many people are unclear exactly how they are affected. For example, you can now bring liquids, aerosols and gels onboard an aircraft – these items are not banned completely. But your cosmetics, toiletries, medications and foods are subject to certain rules. How much liquid can you take on a flight? What restrictions are there on carrying gels and liquids onboard? The regulations on liquids according to the […]

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