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But worrying new research published by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) shows that young people are more likely to buy a present for their host than take out travel insurance. In fact, a third of all travellers did not take out a policy last time they visited friends or family abroad, 77% stating that saving money was a key factor in the decision. It’s ironic, then, that not taking out a comprehensive travel insurance policy could have been one of the most expensive travel mistakes they ever made.

Travellers without insurance could find themselves in serious financial difficulty if they need medical treatment or lose valuable possessions. F

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You may have heard of Travel Alerts and Travel Warnings issued by the United States Department of State (USDOS) – we have discussed both and regularly post such alerts on our Wellabroad site.  Another type of communication released by the USDOS is a ‘Warden Message’.  These messages relate to travel or safety information and can be issued by country, by region of the world, or even worldwide.

Contrary to what you may imagine given the term, Warden Messages do not have anything to do with the incarceration of international travelers.  Rather, Wardens are private U.S. citizens located in country that assist the Embassy in their communication efforts.

Should you decide to register with the U.S. Department of State when you travel to another country, a Warden may be the one to contact you should a concern arise during your stay.

Here at Seven Corners Assist, we utilize Warden Messages to obtain more detailed information concerning a potential risk.  Since the individuals issuing the messages are often in-country, they have access to more specific information that is more valuable to travelers and especially our insureds.

Crohns disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the lining of the digestive system. Over time, the inflammation can cause damage, resulting in complications such as narrowing of certain parts of the digestive organs. Most cases generally first develop between the ages of 16 and 30, although the condition can affect people of all ages. The cause is unknown.

While there is currently no cure for Crohns disease, the good news is that the condition is manageable. Symptoms can be relieved and it neednt affect your ability to travel. However, some patients can struggle to find travel insurance. And if they do, the cost can be prohibitively high.

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Here’s the buzz in travel cyberspace this week.

This post from the Daily Mail’s travel blog introduces Lee Kelly, who travels the world taking stunning wave pictures. But his art comes at a price. Lee has been thrown against jagged coral and unwittingly shared the sea with Great White Sharks in pursuit of the perfect picture. On this evidence, he’s not far off.

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Speaking of surf, Cape Town is one of the world’s most iconic surfing hotspots. But there’s much more to this great city than the wet stuff, as is neatly pointed out in As We Travel’s mini-guide to the ‘Mother City’.

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