“Hope for the best, prepare for the worst” is a well-known, yet rarely followed axiom.  Many international travelers invest in travel insurance for protection from unforeseen problems like sickness, injury, lost or stolen luggage, sudden illness, or other risks. On the front end, you can protect yourself from some medical calamities by making sure your vaccinations are up-to-date and carrying all medications, insurance information, doctor’s prescriptions, and correction lenses in your carry-on luggage. While most travel insurance policies cost about 5%-7% of your trip it is far cheaper than the cost of being transported out of Nepal for a medical emergency, which,without insurance, may cost Read more