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extended trips abroad as part of a backpacking or globe trotting adventure there
are travel insurance policies that are tailor made. The law of averages says that
the risks are higher just because you are travelling for longer and putting yourself
in a greater diversity of situations and locations.
As with most types of insurance you can get different levels of cover so make
sure you are clear about what you will want insured as well as how long for. As
an example, consider weather or not there is adequate or even free adequate health
care in your destination countries. Most would agree that backpackers travel insurance
should include sufficient health cover so make sure you check. Without wishing
to dwell on the issue, just remember that a broken bone, an insect or reptile
bite or a simple twisted ankle could lead to a bill of several thousand pounds.
Do make sure that you avoid unnecessary problems or potential hassle with your
insurance company by getting all of your vaccinations before you depart.
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