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What To Do If You Get Injured While Travelling.

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Bemused Backpacker — 6 Comments

No one ever thinks that bad things will happen to them, but bad things do happen from time to time and when they do, it is important to be prepared. Beyond basic minor injuries you are going to need to seek proper medical attention because no one will expect you to know how to treat a major wound, but what do you do after that? What about the admin side of getting injured when you travel? Here is your step by step guide on knowing exactly what to do if you get injured abroad.

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Posted in Travel Health, Travel Tips

How To Turn Travel Disasters Into Travel Opportunities.

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Bemused Backpacker — 12 Comments

I have always said travel disasters can often become your best travel stories, but there can be a more practical advantage when things go wrong too, if you know how to take advantage of them. Be creative, stay positive and learn how to turn a problem into a golden opportunity when you travel.

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Posted in Travel Tips

Is It Fair To Expect Crowdfunding To Replace Travel Insurance?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 23 Comments

Should crowdfunding campaigns be used to pay for the medical bills of travellers who didn’t – or don’t want to – pay for travel insurance?

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Posted in Travel Talk

Why Travel Insurance Is Essential On Your Gap Year.

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Bemused Backpacker — 26 Comments

Planning your gap year is an exciting process, full of opportunity and wonder, and the last thing you want to do is think about anything going wrong. The problem is, you need to. It is essential that you spend at least a little bit of time ensuring that you have the right insurance cover for your backpacking trip just in case the worst does happen.