International Health or Travel Insurance: What is the Difference? Insurance can be a complex purchase. Securing the right type of insurance can be confusing, especially if you are traveling for an extended period of time and are not sure if you should look into expatriate insurance instead of travel insurance. There is a difference between […]
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Buying Prescriptions in a Foreign Country
Buying Prescriptions Doesn’t Have To Be Hard Adjusting to expat life often seems like a series of grand experiences, like learning a new language and discovering an entirely new culinary scene. But sometimes, the little, day-to-day chores can be the most challenging. One of those chores is buying prescriptions in a foreign country. In your […]
First Aid for the International Traveler
Medicine and First Aid Items to Pack for an International Trip When you travel what is the first thing you pack? If you make a list of what to bring with you on an international trip, what items are priorities? A first aid or travel health kit should always be packed and your health should […]
Manage Chronic Medical Conditions Abroad
The majority of international travelers, even novice travelers, know to expect different standards of safety, as well as hygiene and medical care, in foreign countries. They also know that access to medical care during travel can be tricky. These uncertainties are often what prevent people with chronic medical conditions from traveling, but with the proper […]
Stay Healthy While Traveling as a Retiree
The concept of traveling or living abroad as a retiree intrigues and inspires many people, but the reality is, long before the plane takes off, traveling abroad at any age, requires research and planning. Most destinations are safe, often as safe as your home. However, there are challenges with each destination and it is best to […]