Travel Insurance and Safety Tips for Tokyo 2020 Olympics Tokyo has been selected to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games for the first time since 1964 and it will be the fourth Olympics overall for Japan. The games have been scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, 2020. Over 11,000 athletes will […]
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American Express Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance Plans from AMEX American Express is one of the world’s oldest financial institutions. It offers the public its famous credit cards and traveler’s checks. Many people don’t know that it also offers travel insurance that can be purchased independently. Their travel insurance is available in conjunction with other services for credit card members. It’s […]
Understanding Travel Insurance and Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters Worry Even Experienced Travelers David Yee’s award-winning play, carried away on the crest of a wave, is a series of vignettes centered on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The moving stories of loss and strife are presented from the point of view of locals and tourists alike. And it’s evident that the impact […]
Traveler’s Guide to Personal Property Insurance
Every Frequent Traveler Fears a Personal Property Disaster The news is often filled with scary travel stories. But if you ask travelers what they fear most, they say losing their luggage tops the list. Everyone can relate to that sinking feeling. You’re waiting around the luggage carousel, willing your suitcase to appear to no avail. […]
10 Things You Need to Know Before Volunteering Abroad
Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience and can result in a lifetime of friendships and education that can only be obtained from living and working abroad. Whether you are volunteering as a part of your college program, for college credit, as a part of a mission trip or just because you want to, volunteering […]