Vietnam is one of the safest holiday destinations in south-east Asia. Families can travel in comfort and with peace of mind knowing that the population is friendly, the incidence of crime is relatively low and even walking round at night is quite safe.

Nevertheless, it is always a wise travelling practice to have adequate travel insurance in place so you can enjoy a hassle free journey. Even if you are a student, travel insurance is still necessary and you should have the best policy you can afford. In other words, don’t compromise the safety of your holiday for the sake of a few dollars.

Having said this, remember that there are always incidences of petty theft that can spoil your holiday if you don’t take adequate precautions. Here are a few tips you can follow.

• In some larger cities, especially Ho Chi Minh City, some cases of pick pocketing, and drive-by bag snatchings have been reported. For this reason, it is important not to wear expensive jewellery, or carry too much cash when walking in the streets. Any outward sign of wealth should be avoided at all costs. Store all your valuables and luggage at your hotel or in a railway locker.
• Watch out for the traffic! Although this is not an issue exclusive to Vietnam, crossing a major street in Ho Chi Minh City can be an adventure in itself. The streams of traffic including motor vehicles, cyclists, motorbikes and scooters move through the streets like a solid mass and it appears to be an impenetrable organism! One of the best tips is to simply follow one of the locals or at least watch what they do and then imitate them. You will have to be bold and move with certainty in the trust that the motorists will slow down sufficiently for you to skip your way through. Never under any circumstances stop in the middle of the street, once you start to make your move, continue moving so drivers can see what you’re trying to do; they will simply move around you.
• Be careful what you eat and drink. Vietnam is a gourmet heaven but that doesn’t mean you can eat and drink whatever you like. It is a matter of common sense when it comes to drinking the local water and it is probably the safest bet to limit yourself to bottled water. Don’t take unnecessary risks because, even though you may have taken out adequate holiday insurance, you don’t want to spoil your holiday with an unwanted food poisoning which could have been avoided.

It goes without saying that you need to have routine vaccinations before visiting Vietnam. These include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, Japanese encephalitis and typhoid. Although it is unlikely you would have a contract any of these diseases, prevention is better than cure.

All in all, travelling to Vietnam is an exciting and safe experience. There is no need to worry unnecessarily and by taking these simple precautions you are sure to have a memorable holiday.

3 Travel Safety Tips For Vietnam is a post from: Travel Insurance Tips & Articles

Your gap year should be a time when you are taking a break from school or uni by travelling abroad, pretty much carefree. You may work a little along the way at jobs such as picking fruit, waiting tables, or even voluntary conservation work. You may decide to take a few courses abroad, such as learning a foreign language. You’re seeing the world, experiencing life as you never have before, and you are enjoying it hugely.

Instead, many students spend this time bemoaning the fact that they neglected to take out travel insurance before their gap year started. They find themselves in a financial bind because of their lack of insurance coverage. That’s why we at insure4less.com.au want to get the word out to young Australians about what can happen to you if you fail to purchase travel insurance for students which some people have given the nickname “Peace of mind”.

Student travel insurance from insure4less is peace of mind, both for students and their families back home. There are quite a few uncertainties out there in the world that you can come across as you are travelling. If you are going abroad for your gap year, you will be a long way from home, and any financial help that your parents could offer you. You might think that you wouldn’t run into trouble that would be very expensive, but you’d be surprised at how much things can cost abroad, especially medical bills.

Let’s say you have an accident whilst in Europe, and break a leg. Or, you experience appendicitis or a gall bladder attack, and have to have surgery. Maybe you wake up one morning with an abscessed tooth. A medical procedure as simple as breaking a leg can be horribly expensive, and as far as routine surgery like an appendectomy, even more expensive. Dental procedures will also be more expensive than you are used to. Don’t go abroad unprepared! A travel insurance policy from insure4less will pay towards your medical bills and dental bills, including getting you back home again if you are too ill to travel the regular way. Travel, work, or study with no worries about any emergency medical expenses you might encounter.

Many times, students taking time out for a gap year enjoy various sports while travelling overeas. The potential for breaking bones and other injuries has always been higher than normal with some sports and activities. Student travel insurance with insure4less.com.au covers over 150 different adventure sports including bungee jumping, scuba diving and other sports normally considered dangerous.

It goes without saying that the small price you would pay for a student travel insurance policy from insure4less has the potential to save you a small fortune if you were to get sick or have an accident. But that’s not all a policy from insure4less can do. Our travel insurance also can protect you if you should lose your baggage, or have it stolen. Student insurance for your gap year is well thought out as far as what it covers.

Cheap student travel insurance is something all students who are planning their gap year should consider in order to protect their resources – and perhaps their lives, too!

Student Travel Insurance For Your Gap Year is a post from: Travel Insurance Tips & Articles