• 21
  Oct
  2011

• Eat This: How Tourist Insurance Helps Gastronomes

  
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Going on culinary trips is a recent travel trend, and these trips are not restricted to vineyards anymore. When undertaking one of these in a foreign country, you’ll need an iron stomach and a reliable tourist medical insurance plan! It is also an indicator of the times that some of these trips are organized around popular TV food shows.

Sometimes, you can get on a taste tour of just a city or an important “area” of the city—New York has several such tours. Or, you can expand a bit more (not just your waistline), and go on a culinary tour of a whole country. Many countries in Europe, especially France and Italy, offer many such tours.

While booking such a tour, remember to let the organizer of the tour know of any food allergies or special dietary restrictions you might have. However, reconsider the food tour if your restrictions might make most local food inedible for you. If you’re a vegan, for example, you may want to give the steak-heavy Argentinean cuisine a pass.

A culinary tour can be an excitement for your taste buds, but not as much for your stomach. Learn a little about the kind of food that you will explore, and be prepared with an antacid, just in case. However, foreign food can feature new ingredients that you haven't tasted, and these might cause allergies. To be safe, always purchase adequate tourist health insurance, for peace of mind during your foreign trip.

• 14
  Oct
  2011

• Keep Nature from Requiring Tourist Insurance!

  
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A recent article in an Indian weekly reported that the number one problem for the country’s nature reserves was tourism. When traveling, always remember that while you may have purchased tourist insurance for your trip as a tourist, nature has no insurance against injuries caused by tourists! These simple tips will help ensure that you leave the spot as you saw it. Especially applicable to nature spots, some of these tips are also applicable for any tourist spot.

First, do not pollute. That includes all kinds of pollution: water, air, noise, you name it. So, do not talk loudly on your mobile phone. Let others enjoy the sights and sounds of the nature reserve. Do not smoke. Let people breathe in the fresh air. Do not consume alcohol or talk loudly to each other.

Also, strive to leave the place exactly as you found it. When traveling, we are sometimes so taken in by nature’s bounty that we consider it our right to take a piece of it back home. We are not entitled to do so. Remember that if every visitor to a beach took back a seashell as a keepsake, beaches would be devoid of shells.

Stay safe. Nature can be soothing and calming, but has her mood swings. In the rainy season and during winters, take adequate precautions. Carry a first aid kit with you if need be. Remember to purchase tourist health insurance if you want your trip to be memorable for the right reasons!

• 07
  Oct
  2011

• Telling Tales Possible with Tourist Insurance

  
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When traveling overseas, the most interesting parts are often places and experiences that are radically different from our own, although those experiences may end up making you use that tourist insurance plan! However, in a global trend, all cities are starting to look alike, making nature the last true differentiator.
While New York, New Delhi, and New Zealand may all have McDonald’s, KFC and other common factors, it can be exhilarating for someone from Africa to experience Alaska, and for someone from Australia to visit Amazon rainforests. Traveling and appreciating the different avatars of nature in different countries can be an awe-inspiring experience indeed.
When exploring nature, however, some precautions are always necessary if you don’t want to spend your holiday in a hospital, regardless of whether you have foreign tourists insurance! First rule: Check whether you have taken the vaccines for common ailments as recommended by the Center for Disease Control. If not, check for the vaccine on landing. It is really not worth the trouble if something does happen.
Also, when doing nature travel, it’s very important to take a small first aid kit that contains basic band-aid, insect bite spray, bug spray and mosquito repellent, depending on where you plan to travel. These can really be a lifesaver. No one wants to come home with tales of how they were at a hospital abroad. And remember: Insurance for tourists is best when not used!

• 30
  Sep
  2011

• Travel in Style with Tourist Insurance

  
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While touring on a budget can be a trip with many exciting and spontaneous moments, there are some rookie mistakes that you can avoid—in accommodation, tourist insurance, and other areas—to ensure that your trip is full of positive memories.
Even before you reach the destination, you can avoid the biggest travel mistake of all: overpacking. Pack light, and ensure that your luggage is well within the weight limit. Always remember that you will probably shop a lot, and there will be an increase in weight.
Remember to set a rough budget. Avoid setting a rigid budget structure, though. Be a little flexible. If you end up splurging on dining, perhaps you can compensate by shopping less. If you end up paying more for sightseeing, perhaps you can just do Chinese (or its equivalent) one night!
Many tourists make another terrible mistake: not purchasing tourist insurance. Tourist insurance should be an important part of international travel. Also remember not to purchase the first or cheapest policy that you see. Examine what benefits are provided and select the insurance that you need, not the cheapest (or, for that matter, the most expensive) insurance for tourists.