{"id":370,"date":"2019-06-17T15:26:57","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T15:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=173379"},"modified":"2019-06-17T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2019-06-17T15:26:57","slug":"the-best-travel-insurance-companies-for-backpackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourfunjourney.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/17\/the-best-travel-insurance-companies-for-backpackers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Travel Insurance Companies for Backpackers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPosted:<\/strong> 6\/16\/2019 | June 17th, 2019<\/p>\n

I\u2019m a backpacker at heart. Even after traveling the world for over a decade<\/a>, I still love to travel cheap, prioritizing experiences over fancy accommodation and transportation. I still love staying at hostels, meeting locals, and sampling as many local delicacies as I can.<\/p>\n

Contrary to popular belief, being a backpacker is not about pinching every penny \u2014 it\u2019s about finding value. If you want to have a genuine and authentic trip without breaking the bank you need to spend your money wisely.<\/p>\n

And when it comes to backpacking around the world, one of the wisest choices you can make is to purchase travel insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I know, travel insurance seems like just another expense that will chip away at your budget. I used to think that too.<\/p>\n

But it also has the potential to save you thousands of dollars should something go wrong on your trip.<\/p>\n

And after traveling around the world for the past 10 years, I can confidently tell you this: things will go wrong.<\/p>\n

To help you stay safe on your next trip, here is everything you need to know about buying insurance as a backpacker.<\/p>\n

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Table of Contents<\/p>\n

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  1. Why Do Backpackers Need Insurance?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What Does Travel Insurance NOT Cover?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The Best Backpacker Insurance Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Why Do Backpackers Need Insurance?<\/a><\/h3>\n

    The reason you need to buy travel insurance is because accidents happen. Regardless of whether you\u2019re at home or abroad, things go wrong. At home, you likely have access to medical care and reliable medical facilities. <\/p>\n

    On the road, that isn\u2019t always the case.<\/p>\n

    While serious injuries are rare, they do happen. And it\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry. But insurance isn\u2019t just for medical emergencies. It also covers a lot of incidents that are much more common than you think!<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a quick overview of what you can expect your backpacker insurance to cover:<\/p>\n