Using Twitter for Travel Advice & Tips If you travel overseas a lot then having a Twitter account may be of interest to you. Twitter is not only a great travel resource but also a great place to engage with industry experts, including international insurance agents. If you’re not on Twitter you could be missing […]
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Top 3 Things You Should Know About Ebola
Ebola: Advice and Information to be Aware of Before you Travel It’s no secret how prevalent the news coverage is on Ebola. In fact, some outlets are saying that social media is intensifying the fear, when ignorance, uncertainty, and a lack of a plan to contain and care in the United States are the driving […]
Advice and Scam Alerts for Travel in Spain
Top Five Travel Warnings and Scams in Spain Traveling or living abroad in Spain is a longtime dream that many have. It’s no secret, as over 60 million people worldwide make Spain their vacation, study abroad or expat destination. While being away from home can sometimes feel as though you’re untouchable, read on about these […]
Stay on Top of World Health and Safety Updates
How to Keep Up To Date on Global Safety and World Health Updates Before traveling internationally, it is important to understand whether there are any health and safety risks to be concerned about. Many countries have certain ongoing problems, such as a prevalence of a particular illness, that travelers should strive to prepare for in […]
Travel Warnings, Advisories and Alerts
I was talking with a friend about a recent travel alert posted by the State Department. He asked me if it was an Alert or a Warning. At the time, I was not sure of the difference so I decided to look into it. According to Wikipedia: “A travel warning, travel alert, or travel advisory is an official warning statement issued […]