14 Ways to Screw Up an International Trip

13. Thinking You Won’t Need Travel Insurance

Travel insurance may seem like a trivial expense, until you fall from a motorbike, hurt your leg, and the hospital bill is extremely high. Or, you could be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and your boat sinks leaving you with nothing but the clothes you’re wearing.

The main takeaway is that travel insurance is necessary for the extreme cases, not for the small incidents. Don’t put yourself in a difficult position just to save some cash. It’s better to be protected than going bankrupt.

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