Summer time is here, and that means that many students will be grabbing their backpacks and making the journey across Europe. While most students venture to the big – and expensive cities – such as London, Paris, Prague, take the path less traveled and you might just surprise yourself (and spare your wallet!). Here are […]
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Top Hidden European Travel Destinations for Students
June 23rd, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelGreek International Student Insurance Plans
May 16th, 2014 by Jennifer FrankelAre you planning to study in Greece? If so, you will want to make sure you’ve got your Greek international student insurance plan in place before you go. That’s because even though they have nationalized health care, international students will not have coverage under this system. What type of insurance works best for Greece? The […]
Top 5 Ways to Keep in Touch When Traveling
May 9th, 2014 by Ross MasonTraveling can be lots of fun – you get to unwind, experience new things and generally disconnect from every day life back home. But if you are planning on being away for an extended period, or you want to keep in touch with family and friends, our top 5 ways to keep in touch when […]
Automobile Accidents and How my International Health Insurance Works
April 18th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisGetting into an automobile accident doesn’t usually work its way into daydreams about travels abroad. However, car accidents do happen- and quite frequently. Approximately 1.24 million deaths occurred worldwide in 2010 due to road traffic accidents according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While you can skip including automobile accidents into your daydreams- you do […]
Top Tips When Traveling Alone as a Female
April 11th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisAlthough violence against women is higher in some countries than others- an attack can happen anywhere around the world when traveling. While this doesn’t mean that females should avoid travel or be restricted to traveling with a partner, it does mean that being a smart female traveler can save your life. Here are a few top tips […]
Why You Need Emergency Medical Evacuation Coverage
March 10th, 2014 by Victoria TroupeWhen you’re traveling outside of your home country, you may be concerned about health insurance. If you get sick or injured you want to make sure you are protected in a foreign place. But what type of insurance do you need? Is regular health insurance enough? What most people don’t know is that traveling internationally […]
Top 5 Tips for a Safe Spring Break
March 7th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisSpring break is a time to sit back, relax and leave the stress of school behind for a few days. Many international students choose to take advantage of this break by taking a vacation to either another state (perhaps through a road trip) or to a new, neighboring country. While spring break is a time […]
5 Safety Tips When Traveling Alone
February 21st, 2014 by Ross MasonSome of us may love the idea, others loathe it – but whichever side of the fence you are on, there can be some fantastic benefits to be traveling alone. You get to be selfish for once, and do exactly what you want to do without thinking about anyone else. You can also meet some […]
The Best Healthy Snacks When Traveling
February 17th, 2014 by Bryanna DavisTraveling can expose you to new cultures and ways of life around the world, but it can also expose you to bad eating habits. While traveling, students are often on a budget and schedule- this means that grabbing something quick is a common way of life. This habit is fine, as long as what you […]
