Last Updated: 7/25/23 | July 25th, 2023 Travel insurance is one of the most important things you can get for your trip. As I’ve come to learn — and as any traveler will tell you — things don’t always go as planned when you travel. You just never know what will happen. Sure, nine times […]
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SafetyWing: A Review of an Upstart Travel Insurance Company
Last Updated: 3/1/24 | March 1st, 2024 Budget travelers love saving money — myself included. But one of the expenses that we shouldn’t be cheap with is travel insurance. After over 15 years of traveling the world, I still never leave home without it. Why? Because I’ve seen firsthand how useful it can be — […]
Why You Should Get Travel Insurance When You Travel
Updated: 7/25/23 | July 25th, 2023 I’ve written about buying travel insurance a lot. I’ve talked about how to find the right policy, shared a list of the best travel insurance companies worth checking out, and answered a few of the most common questions on the subject. But while I’ve talked about the practical “how-to” […]
The Best Travel Insurance Companies for Seniors
Last Updated: 7/21/23 | July 21st, 2023 When it comes to planning a trip, there is one expense far too many travelers overlook: travel insurance. It’s a boring topic to research and read about — and it is an added expense many budget travelers aren’t excited about paying. Chances are nothing is going to go […]
Travel Insurance: Everything You Need to Know
Travel insurance is something you will need on the road. It’s the MOST IMPORTANT thing you need. You never know what could happen, and most health insurance plans don’t cover you when you travel. Not only does travel insurance cover any injuries or illnesses but it also covers the stuff you take on the road, […]
InsureMyTrip Travel Insurance Review
Posted: 1/14/24 | January 14th, 2024 Travel insurance provides a vital safety net against unexpected costs that may arise due to the myriad things that can go wrong on the road. That includes everything from illness and injury to canceled flights and lost luggage to the death of a family member back home. I know, […]
World Nomads Travel Insurance Review: What’s Included & What’s Not
Travel insurance is the one thing you should always have but (hopefully) never need. Travel emergencies can cost thousands of dollars, which means you will want to be covered a reputable company during your next trip. Find out if World Nomads lives up to their reputation as the best travel insurance company for backpackers in my review.
Travel Gear, Insurance, Tech, and More
Outside a few key items, I don’t think travelers don’t need a lot of gear when they travel (unless you’re hiking and camping). The more you carry, the more you’re weighed down. However, since gear is expensive, making a mistake or two can lead you to waste money, buy the wrong gear, or travel with […]
The Chase Sapphire Reserve® Review
Last Updated: 3/14/24 | March 14th, 2024 Nomadic Matt has partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. Some or all of the card offers on this page are from advertisers and compensation may impact how and where card products appear on the site. Nomadic Matt and CardRatings may receive a commission from […]
Medjet Review: Why Travelers Need Better Evacuation Coverage
Last updated: 7/26/23 | July 26th, 2023 I love trip planning: reading books, researching routes, hunting for flights. Those are the fun parts of trip planning because they get you excited for your upcoming travels. But there is one vital component of trip planning that is far less enjoyable: researching travel insurance. As boring as […]
10 Travel Safety Tips to Help You Stay Safe Abroad
Posted: 12/15/23 | December 15th, 2023 Staying safe on the road is a top concern for….well, everyone. No one wants to get scammed, hurt, or sick on the road. No one wants to get robbed. And, when you are going somewhere you have never been before, it’s normal be cautious. You don’t know what to […]
Is Southeast Asia Safe for Travelers?
Last Updated: 8/24/23 | August 24th, 2023 Southeast Asia is one of the most popular regions in the world for backpackers and budget travelers. It’s home to a well-worn travel trail that dates back to the 1960s and ’70s, stretching across Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore. I’ve been visiting […]