The Gutsy Traveler

travelers advice

  • Travel insurance. travel anxiety. yes or no?

    Is travel insurance is really worth the cost? What a tough question because every trip and every traveler has different needs and different levels of comfort. Know Before You Go: Before traveling out of your home state or internationally, take time to check with your existing insurance company (health, home, etc.) to understand exactly what…

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  • Don’t let the bed bugs bite

    I love traveling in the developing world, but I don’t love dealing with insects – and I especially don’t want to bring them home with me. However, as more and more travelers vacation in exotic places, that’s exactly what’s happening. As suitcases move around the world, insects get a free ride. In the U. S., New York tops…

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