When traveling, it’s normal to take souvenirs home with you. But have you ever LEFT one?
Well, I have. My APPENDIX!
Back in 1987, I arrived in Vienna for a college semester abroad. I was full of excitement and determined to make the most of my overseas adventure. One of the first weekends, I planned to go to Dubrovnik, and I already had my Yugoslav visa.
Then I became violently ill.
I thought I had food poisoning. The medics who came to our house told me it was “girl problems.” But it was appendicitis. I had to get an emergency appendectomy and spend five days in the Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder! (This is where I learned the German words for “blood pressure” and “stool!”)
I didn’t even have insurance, but fortunately, it didn’t cost my family a fortune. I found out the hard way why travel insurance is so important. Ever since then, I don’t travel overseas without coverage. Especially as we get older, it’s just smart to have travel insurance in case of emergency.
Coverage for Long-Term Travel
Are you considering leaving the U.S. to travel long-term?
If so, there are a variety of things to consider prior to departure. One of the biggies is health insurance.
This is complicated when traveling long-term. People who are location independent fall between the cracks, without proper access to insurance or national safety nets. We know this because we are nomads ourselves. Before setting off, we had to figure out this piece of the puzzle, especially since Monica has type 1 diabetes. It was important to be covered overseas but also to be covered during those times when we’re back in the U.S.
- SafetyWing offers a global social safety net tailored to the needs of digital nomads, online freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote companies. Their travel and medical insurance plan is called Nomad Insurance and it’s a terrific way to ensure that you are covered should emergencies arise.
- World Nomads travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers, with coverage for more than 150 adventure sports and activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more.
Both companies offer a variety of plans so you’re sure to find one that meets your specific needs. In addition to health coverage, some plans also cover medical evacuation, trip cancellation, lost luggage and other emergencies.
Get Coverage Before You Head Out
Before you head off on your long-term travel journey, make sure you have the right coverage should the need arise. Then enjoy the adventure.
We receive a fee when you get a quote from SafetyWing and World Nomads using these links. We do not represent SafetyWing or World Nomads. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.
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