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I never used to buy travel insurance :-(

REISEVERSICHERUNG MIT WORLD NOMAD - DEUTSCH

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Travel insurance is just about the last thing any of us think we'll ever need. But tourists to Bolivia often underestimate just how remote and distant some tourist attractions in Bolivia are.

Most tours in Bolivia are based on adventure tourism or ecotourism and some are difficult to access. Medical centers can be few and far between if you get sick or need medical care.

Bolivia is well-known for its poor road infrastructure, high petty theft rate and poorly equipped tour operators. Stories like this fatal Uyuni tour and the 5 bus accidents that have already resulted in 72 dead and 196 injured JUST in January 2010 are what motivate me too.

Bus accidents in 2009 killed nearly nearly 100. Express kidnappings are becoming more frequent in La Paz. I don't usually talk about negative things on my site. I figure you can get that in the news every day. My goal is to highlight the positive but this is just becoming too serious to ignore.

Please read this article I recently wrote about demanding your tour operator provide safety guarantees and my advice on what to do. This is what compelled me to offer World Nomads travel insurance directly through this site. Only you know what's really best for you. Just stay informed and safe.

A note from me: I only recommend products on this site that I truly believe might add value to your trip. Please don't purchase this specific travel insurance if you don't think it's EXACTLY what you need. You can find a really long list of international insurance companies on my other website GoSouthExpat.com if you want to check out more.



Here's what I like about what they offer

I think World Nomad offers some of the most flexible coverage around; I especially like that they give back to the communities YOU visit through their Footprints program so excuse me if I'm a little biased :-) Bolivia can surely use some of that!

There are many other unusual and unexpected amenities on their website including things like Government Travel Warnings and the ability to create and share your own Travel Journals free online. Read other peoples' True claims stories, and even download their wildly successful Spanish segments to your iPod so you can Learn Spanish on your iPod. They also offer an Spanish iPod phrasebook. In fact they offer these in many languages. They even offer Travel Scholarships. It's a truly interesting site to visit.



Here's some information World Nomads wants you to have about their travel insurance

7 things you should know about World Nomads travel insurance

  1. Trusted reliable underwriters

    WorldNomads.com is backed by a suite of strong, secure, specialist travel insurance companies including certain underwriters at Lloyds, Mondial Assistance, Bupa ihi and Millstream Underwriting. Each providing great cover, 24 hour emergency assistance and the highest levels of support and claims management when you need it most.

  2. Value for money with the cover you need

    WorldNomads.com provides cover for what's important for travellers from over 150 countries. By focussing on what you need and leaving out what you don't, World Nomads prices are some of the most competitive online.

  3. Flexibility when you need it most

    Had a change of plans? You can extend your policy indefinitely or claim online while you are still away. You can even buy a World Nomads policy if you're already travelling.

  4. Cover for a range of adventure activities

    From skiing & snowboarding in New Zealand to whitewater rafting in Colorado, WorldNomads.com covers a range of adventure activities, giving you peace of mind to get the most from your travels.

  5. World Nomads keeps you travelling safely

    All WorldNomads.com members have access to up-to-date travel safety alerts, as well as travel safety advice and tips online through the World Nomads Travel Safety Hub.

  6. More than just great value travel insurance

    All WorldNomads.com members can learn the local lingo through a series of iPod & iPhone Language Guides and can stay in touch with family and friends with an online travel journal.

  7. Commitment to exceptional customer service

    We want to make sure you get the most from WorldNomads.com. You can find out more about what is covered and the 5 key parts of a World Nomads' travel insurance policy. If you have any questions about your travel insurance or travel safety in general, please contact WorldNomads.com directly.

Top 5 questions about World Nomads travel insurance

  1. How do I make a claim?
    With World Nomads Travel Insurance you can claim online even if you are still travelling. And if you don't entirely trust insurance companies, have a look at how World Nomads have helped some of their travellers.
  2. Who can buy it?
    World Nomads Travel Insurance is available to residents of over 150 countries.
  3. Extend your cover
    Had a change of travel plans? Unlike other policies, World Nomads allows you to extend your policy while you are still travelling.
  4. What can I do?
    World Nomads cover most adventure sports from bungee jumping in New Zealand to white-water rafting in Colorado.
  5. How do I buy it?
    You can only buy World Nomads policies online using a credit card. To start, please choose your country of residence.

Travel Tips from World Nomads

Here are a few things to consider when choosing your insurance to make sure that you will be covered on your adventure:

  • Cancellation: It's no fun if you fall ill before you leave and can not go on your trip. To claim though, you have to buy your insurance policy when you buy your trip. Not all insurance policies cover cancellation, so please read the policy wording relevant to you carefully

  • Lost or Stolen Gear: most travel insurance policies have a per-item value limit – make sure its high enough to cover your gear or choose a policy that allows you to increase the limit.

  • Medical expenses over and above evacuation: check that your cover includes emergency treatment while away and transport to bring you home – remembering that insurance providers will usually insist on getting you home as soon as you are fit enough to travel.

  • Adventurous Activities: look carefully at what your policy covers - you may find that you are not covered to do all of the adventurous activities that you are planning while you're away.

  • Personal Liability: Accidents happen. If it's found to be your fault and someone decides to sue you, you want to be covered.

Make a difference in the places you travel

When you travel to far out places you often receive generous and gracious hospitality from local people, even when they don't have much themselves.

We believe, we have a moral obligation to give something back to the people who live in the communities that we visit. It is simply the right thing to do to help people who struggle with basic needs for food, water, housing, health and safety.

How? We support WorldNomads.com Footprints program to fund local community projects to end poverty.

When you buy travel insurance through WorldNomads.com, simply choose a project to support, and we will also donate x% to the same project. Simply use this promotional code, when you get a quote and your small donation will have a positive effect on this community.

Since 2007, WorldNomads.com and our customers have funded 300 sight-saving surgeries, built a primary school and repaired another, trained over 200 teachers and helped 40 kids get through school, gave a whole village solar-lighting, installed water and sanitation facilities in 3 schools and 2 villages, provided educational supplies in 4 schools and medicines to 3 communities and 4 orphanages, helped create two kitchen gardens and buy 300 egg-laying chickens, built capture fog-nets for fresh drinking water and provided a safe-home for girls of sex workers.

FIND OUT HOW


Travel Insurance from Worldnomads.com

Travel Insurance: simple and flexible.

What you need to know

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Our Underwriters

World Nomads works with some of the best insurers in the world.

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World Nomads is the number one choice for the many of the world's leading travel companies.

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Is it safe where you're going?

The latest professional travel advice on hundreds of destinations.

Join World Nomads Travel Safety Hub

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Leave a positive footprint

When you buy a World Nomads policy you have the chance to donate a small amount to a sustainable travel project, the progress of which you can follow the raising of funds to completion.


100% of funds raised through Footprints go directly to the projects. See our latest projects


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