Tag: Baggage Insurance

Wondering what to look for in an emergency medical travel insurance plan? If you’re a savvy traveller, you’re no stranger to the benefits of having travel insurance for your next trip. But sometimes when you’re in the market, it’s hard to know just what you should be looking for.

Over the past several months, thousands of travellers have faced baggage delays and losses all over the world. I myself experienced the frustration of landing in Rome without our checked luggage—which didn’t arrive until 2 days later. When you don’t have your personal belongings with you, it’s not a relaxing start to what’s meant to be a relaxing vacation!

Surfing is one of those activities in which the picture-perfect backdrop of nature actively participates in the experience as much as you do; it’s no wonder why so many people are drawn to the sport. But as easy as some people make it look, surfing is not without its risks.

These days, it seems like everything costs something when travelling by plane. That’s why it’s become more and more common to avoid additional fees for checked-in luggage by travelling only with carry-on luggage. This whole idea may be frightening at first but once you’ve adapted to this change, travelling light can become quite an asset.

Nothing excites me more than getting on a plane. Knowing that once I land, I’ll be off on another adventure just gets my adrenaline going. I would even argue that booking my flight is when the thrills really start to kick in, since that’s when things start to get real.

Travelling gives us great memories and amazing photos. Unfortunately, we sometimes forget about our surroundings and fall victim to scams and thieves. Try these eight international travel safety tips to become a smart traveller.

One of our favourite travel sites, smartertravel.com, came out with tips on how you can ensure your luggage arrives safely, and we think they’re really helpful. Here are a couple of our favourites:

Have you ever had that pre-trip nightmare where you lose your baggage in transit? On my last trip home from Mexico, I was convinced this very thing had happened to me.