Cheap Backpacker Insurance: Protection for the Risk-taker

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Travel )



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You are planning to backpack around Asia. You already have your tickets and travel papers all in order; you have your maps, books, and language guides; you are done with packing your things. So what remains still left to be done?

Never go onboard that plane without your cheap travel insurance.

Backpacking has always been associated with adventure; going against the traditional tourist’s itinerary and looking for your own discoveries. But while backpacking is an escapade, make sure you do not expose yourself to unnecessary dangers and are protected from potential risks.

Before you proceed with your journey, make sure you have cheap backpacker insurance to cover you. Do not be discouraged by the term, cheap backpacker insurance actually provides adequate coverage for the backpacker’s special needs.

SALIENT FEATURES

Cheap backpacker insurance premiums are much more affordable because the policy does not provide any coverage for baggage and other personal belongings you bring with you. This only stands to reason because as part of a backpacker’s culture, you are expected to bring only the barest of essentials. Therefore, there is no need to be covered for your personal belongings.

Cheap backpacker insurance has the same features as your standard travel insurance. Cheap backpacker insurance gives you access to emergency medical assistance anywhere you may be, with a hotline that you can call anytime should you have problems. The policy also has provisions for air ambulance and expatriation if necessary.

Cheap backpacker insurance will not pay for loss of belongings while on the trip and has restrictions on the age of those who can apply for it. Aside from these two things, all other basic benefits parallel the standard travel insurance.

There is also the option to get coverage for adventure sports and other hazardous activity. If you plan to do some daring-do, make sure you have purchased insurance for it.


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