Travel Insurance in Post-Covid Times

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Travel Insurance is more important than ever, but are you sure that you’re covered?

Note that the Coronavirus Pandemic is a developing situation and information which was correct at the time of writing may change over time.

As borders open and cabin-fever gets the better of us, many are considering booking a trip. However, coronavirus has not gone away and there are risks, which makes having adequate travel insurance more important than ever.

When Should I Take Out Travel Insurance?

Experts agree that the time to take out travel insurance is as soon as you book, so that you are protected from cancellation.

However, the policy is not worth the paper it’s written on if it does not cover you in the event of an emergency.

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10 Tips For a Safe & Stress Free Post-Covid Road Trip

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The first thing to remember when planning a trip is that coronavirus has not gone away

1. Coronavirus Has Not Gone Away

The Number One thing to remember as borders open and life begins to return to some semblance of normal, is that Coronavirus has not gone away. There is still no vaccine, so there is nothing to halt the spread of the virus other than keeping up social distancing, hand washing and wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as masks.

Such precautions are all that stands between each one of us and infection.

Keeping infection free is all that stands between each country and a dreaded second wave and re-instatement of lockdown.Continue reading “10 Tips For a Safe & Stress Free Post-Covid Road Trip”

Lockdown Life – Carvings, Chamois & A Change of Perspective  

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Kai thinks that everyone can benefit from a change of perspective

Stuck in lockdown in a deserted ski resort in Italy, we have had to revise our parameters – and not just because of coronavirus.Continue reading “Lockdown Life – Carvings, Chamois & A Change of Perspective  “

Building The Beast: Expedition Truck Conversion Stage 1 – Insulation

Everyone knows Miles.

On our way to Romania, we stopped at a campsite in rural Hungary. The owner was British. He knew Miles.

One evening, as we were watching Ben Fogle’s documentary Harbour Lives on TV, Miles popped up on our screen. It came as no surprise.

The first part of this post is the story; scroll down for technical details. 

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