Travel Safely With World Nomads w/ Phil Sylvester

Joining me today is someone who serves as a lifeguard at one of Sydney’s beaches, who loves Aussie Rules football, and who knows more about travel insurance than almost any other human alive, Phil Sylvester, Head of Media and Communications for World Nomads Travel Insurance.

We’re going to be diving into one of the most misunderstood, seemingly complex but incredibly important parts of traveling – travel insurance – throughout this podcast, and I’ll be peppering Phil with all the questions that have come my way from listeners, friends, and family, plus a few of my own.

Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!

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In This Episode

04:40 Love Of Travel
08:00 How Has Travel Changed
13:48 Getting Started With World Nomads
17:30 Myths & Misconceptions About Travel Insurance
18:45 What To Look For
24:25 When Should You Get Insured & Do Prices Fluctuate
27:10 Trip Cancellations & What Is Covered
29:50 How To Make A Claim & Tips
34:56 Medical: What Is Covered & What Isn’t
39:20 Domestic Travel Insurance
40:35 Pricing For World Nomads
46:00 Open-Ended Trips: How To Get Insurance
49:53 Insuring Children On Trips
51:23 Add On Insurance From Airlines
54:45 Favorite Ways To Save Money On Travel
57:30 Biggest Mishaps
01:03:57 What Is Next For World Nomads

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