For all you backpackers out there, whether you be a seasoned traveller like myself or just starting out, I have to recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy like the one I got from www.backpackertravelinsurance.com.

Yeah yeah I know a lot of you have probly got the same mentality that I had before i left to go travelling - "huh, nobody'll take my stuff!!!" However at the insistence of my rather over-bearing and somewhat protective mother I gave in and said I'd look into it. Thank god I did! I got mugged in London and pickpocketed in Thailand and even (only I could do this!) managed to lose my pack.... twice!!!

Backpackertravelinsurance have been nothing but fantastic - when I needed to make a claim I just emailed them and they emailed me back a claim form - obviously very important when your travelling and have not fixed address! You can go online and get a free instant quote from them and if you have any questions there is live help available. If there is one thing that every backpacker needs to take travelling its an open mind and a backpackertravelinsurance policy!!

Good Luck! xx

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