What if you could spend New Year’s anywhere in the world? Which country would you choose? After this tumultuous 2020, for many of us it will be quite a relief to ring in the New Year and hope for a more peaceful experience in the coming year. Most of us have been challenged in ways […]
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Why You May Need a Travel Medicine Specialist
Guest Blog by I Dale Carroll, MD. Recently, an expatriate living in a remote Asian city contacted our office for advice regarding her pregnancy. She was about eight months pregnant and an ultrasound had detected that her baby was not growing normally. She emailed us the ultrasound pictures and we confirmed the diagnosis. Her parent […]
Hiking Around the World Part 2
Continuing our series on experiencing some great hiking trails and sights to see around the world, we take a look at three more choices for your consideration. Are you adventurous enough to check out some great hiking around the world? There are some breathtaking spots for the hiking enthusiast and there are some wonderful hiking […]
The 7 Best Ways to Make a Difference Overseas in 2021
We all have a desire to make the world a better place, to leave a lasting impact. The trouble is, where do we start? There are so many needs, and it feels like one person can’t make much of a difference. There are probably hundreds of needs around the world today. We have done some […]
Hiking Trails Around the World
What would it be like for you to travel and experience some unique hiking trails around the world? There are numerous good choices, so we begin this series with three special hikes that we believe you would enjoy and would create some good memories. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE TONGUE OF A TROLL? TROLLTUNGA TRAIL […]
5 Best Places to Visit in Arizona and What to do There
If you are looking for a great vacation destination, Arizona should be at the top of your list. It is home to one of the most spectacular landscapes in the country and filled with many incredible geological formations and canyons to explore along with numerous attractions to choose. In this article, we are highlighting the […]
What are Travel Documents, and Why Are They Important?
You’ve been planning your trip for months. Meticulously finding the best prices for airfare, hotels, and transportation. Whether it’s an important work meeting or a fun get-away, it’s been on your mind for a long time. You pack, get a ride to the airport, and go through security only to find out that you have the […]
7 Best Volunteer Trips You Can Do to Make a Difference
Let’s take a few seconds to look at the following images: How do you feel when you see them? Sad? Angry? Do you wish to be there to help clean the beach? Do you feel the urge to help build houses for those disaster victims? As a volunteer myself, seeing these images break my heart, […]
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festivals- a worldwide spring celebration
When thinking of spring, blooming flowers are an enduring symbol of the new life blossoming out of the cold. No doubt, one of the most iconic spring flowers are cherry blossoms. With their delicate pink groupings encompassing the entire trees, these flowers have been a celebrated passage into spring for ages. What is Hanami (Japanese […]
Coronavirus: What you need to know
For the most up to date information on which plans may cover COVID-19 for your travel or move overseas, please visit our designated COVID-19 page. Below you’ll find content published as of November 11th, 2020. As you know, a novel coronavirus outbreak has swept across the globe. Like previous outbreaks, this strain of virus has […]
Epic snowstorms cancel flights across the United States and the Midwest
Snowstorms cancel flights all across the U.S. this week? Be aware that the U.S. National Weather Service is predicting heavy snows this week in the Midwest and that as a result, snowstorms cancel flights (actually hundreds of scheduled flights, creating disruption of flight schedules), all across the USA. The snowstorm has been labeled “possibly historic” […]
Tourist kidnapping risks – Planning ahead
Tourist kidnapping and ransom risks when you travel – How to prepare, some recommendations for travel insurance, Kidnap and Ransom policies, crisis management benefits, and additional resources. This week two cases of kidnapping of tourists were widely reported in the news. Kidnapping of tourists in Uganda and in the Dominican Republic In the DR: Vacation […]
Happy Birthday GNI – A look back looking forward
Happy Birthday GNI! It’s our 22nd anniversary today (no joke!) Celebrating 22 years – A look back and forward We’re twenty-two years old today and going strong! Has it really been twenty-two years?! Good Neighbor was officially recognized and registered in Arizona on April 1, 1997 (no joke!). Since then we have been recognized and […]
Residency and Travel Insurance
Answering Your Travel Insurance and Residency Questions You’re shopping for a travel insurance plan, but you’re confused about how your decision could be impacted by the place where you live, your citizenship status, and your travel destination. You’re not alone. We have received many questions from clients about how their country of residence and country […]
Thankful for you this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving overseas, whether you are feasting on: This Thanksgiving overseas maybe you are substituting Tahdig, or Abgoosht with naan, Fufu (Fufuo) and goat stew, maybe Beshbarmak with a glass of kumiss (kumys) or chai, or eating out with chicken fried rice, instead of the traditional turkey and […]
