Talking Travel Insurance With Stuart McDonald from Travelfish.org [Season 2 Episode 56]

Before we get into the ins and outs of travel insurance with one
of the most well-traveled people out there, we dive right back
into the shallow end of debating whether or not Bangkok's traffic
has improved. Why would it improve? Well, last month the police
commissioner said that traffic police will no longer be setting
up checkpoints...so, did it work? Evo weighs in (because Greg
drives a car, and they get pulled over way less that motorbikes,
which he's really happy about). But the real reason we're here is
to talk insurance. Travel insurance, specifically, and why it's
so important. Stuart McDonald, the founder of Southeast Asia's
best site for independent travel - that's Travelfish.org in
case you live in a cave - was kind enough to join us from his
home in Bali about his experiences traveling, writing about
traveling, and giving advice to people about traveling. For
instance, did you know that if you ride a motorbike without a
helmet and get in an accident, your insurance might be void? Why?
Because you're breaking the law silly, and insurance companies
loooove to find little loopholes like that. But these days it's
more complicated than simply buying insurance and then heading
off on an adventure. Among other things we talk about:


The ubiquity of social media and how it changes how bad news
is spread and how people view travel

The importance of putting the effort into understanding how
your insurance policy works in different countries

Why travel insurance probably isn't going to cut it if you
cross the line from traveler to expat

Why most of these elements can be covered by simply using
your noggin (to think with, not as a helmet holder)



Trust us folks, you'll be hard pressed to find someone as
knowledgeable as Stu on how to travel properly. He's also a
father, as well, so that makes his opinion doubly valid. Don't
make him come back there!
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Have you ever put your hand into your pocket and pulled out a
fistful of dollars baht? Evo has, and he hates it! It vexes him,
the nasty coinses, and he's going to tell you why! It's a good
thing too, because Greg had no idea what he was talking about
until Evo explained his oddly specific coin rage.
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