You have been thinking of taking an international vacation with your family for a long time and want to make sure you get the most value for your money. It’s so important to experience a meaningful trip and create some great memories for your family. Planning for a family trip can be a huge undertaking […]
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Boba Tea Explained: Bubble Tea From Around the World
What is Boba Tea? What are those chewy bubbles at the bottom of your drink? Why is it such a popular treat? In its original form, Boba (Bubble Tea) is an increasingly popular tea drink originating in Taiwan that is usually served blended with ice and starts with a tea base combined with either milk […]
Nomad Life on Water: Living Aboard
Have you ever dreamed about living aboard a yacht or sailboat? Feeling the sea breeze every day is a reality for these incredible nomad influencers. While many of us don’t have the freedom to live on a boat, there are families that sail full-time. They come from all walks of life and live in many […]
Nomad Life on Water: Sailing, Yachting & Cruising Part 1
Did you know sailing is one of the oldest nomadic lifestyles? As soon as the first ocean crossing ships were built back before 1000 A.D. the nomad sailing lifestyle took off. For the truly adventurous, explorers took to the high seas- facing incredible challenges to discover new land and opportunities. We all know about the […]
7 Best Ways to Become a Sustainable Traveler
Sustainable Travel: How You Can Make the World Better Many of us dream of making the world a better place. But we often give up on that desire because we feel that dream is unattainable. How can a normal person like us make a difference in the world? Just because you may not be able […]
Celebrate New Year’s Around the World
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
Preventing Nipah – Advice for travelers and expatriates
Preventing Nipah if you are a traveler to India or Malaysia or an expatriate living overseas – Some advice on things you can do to prevent nipah – First, know that the latest outbreak is not new, although the nipah virus is relatively unknown and has killed virtually all of its victims in India. […]
Group and Blanket International Travel Insurance
Here’s a brief explanation why you should consider group or blanket group travel insurance….If you have a team traveling overseas. Or a tour group. Or a group of volunteers that help you every year. You are responsible for organizing a group of people who will be traveling overseas. You have required each participant and volunteer in […]
