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Travellers better off buying in advance
When it comes to buying travel insurance, many experts agree: it's better to buy in advance.

Career Gappers grow in leaps and bounds
The average perception of backpackers as grungy hippies looking for cheap travel options and the best deal is no longer true according to findings by the Mintel 2005 Gap Year Report.

Backpackers have a billion in their bags
Backpackers are now carrying around approximately 1 billions worth of goods in their rucksacks and are not adequately insured for this. This shows the mass growth in dependency on new technologies.

Gap year youth not taking out insurance
Experts working with gap year students have noted the lack of knowledge today's travelling youth have of travel insurance, despite planning year-long vacations where illness or accidents can be common.
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A guide to gap-years for grown-ups
Parents and grown ups are also deciding to take off for a year-long international adventure but are strongly advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance for the entire length of their journey.
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Insurance shouldnt be the gap in your year-long holiday
Students are being urged to educate themselves on gap year travel insurance policies that cover lost luggage, medical and cancellation in the event of a crisis.

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