Category: Travel Insurance
What You Need to Know about Cannabis and Travel Insurance
On October 17, 2018, cannabis (AKA marijuana, pot, chronic, and many other names) becomes legal in Canada. But what does this mean for travelling outside of our progressive country? We break down what it could mean for your travel plans and insurance coverage. Don’t travel with cannabis While cannabis will be legal and regulated under […]
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Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico
To travellers like myself, Mexico seems to possess a very vibrant, deep and rightly proud culture. The internal and external influences that have shaped the country’s identity over its history are numerous, merging together in unique fashion. Perhaps there isn’t a more vivid example of this than the celebration of Day of the Dead, or […]
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Top 5 Emergency Medical Claims: Why You Need Travel Insurance
Claims can be a tricky subject, and if you’re like me, you likely never think anything “unexpected” or “unfortunate” will happen to you on vacation – especially if you’re under 25. But believe it or not, even the slightest incident or symptom can lead to an emergency medical claim – even a flu can send […]
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How to be a Responsible Traveller
We often see the words “responsible” and “travel” used in the same sentence; although an obvious pairing for us these days, traditionally, the focus of travel has mostly been on the traveller and what a destination can do for them. While this might seem a little one-sided at first glance, there are current trends in travel […]
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Back to School, Back to Reality: College Claim Stories
Back to school season is on the horizon, and if you’re taking the plunge to study abroad or you’re a visitor studying in Canada, there’s no better time to buy student travel medical insurance. Yes, it’s true that many people think unexpected medical emergencies won’t happen to them while they’re away, but the truth is, […]
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