For many people, especially students, backpacking is the only way to travel. It gives you the chance to really experience the culture of the countries you visit, whether it's Europe, Australia, the America's, Asia or the rest of the world.

Understandably, when planning a backpacking adventure, the first thing most travellers do is think about where they want to go. But arranging decent travel insurance is also crucial. Why? Think about what can happen while you're abroad. Hopefully it'll be an adventure, but you'll be visiting strange places where you may not even speak the language.

If you have the right insurance, you'll be confident of knowing that should you fall ill or have an accident you'll be able to get the necessary medical treatment you need. Not every country has a free health service like we do in Britain and you could find yourself facing a hefty medical bill if you fall ill abroad without travel insurance.

There's also the risk of losing your personal possessions or having them stolen. Insurance will allow you to replace them or will ensure that a loss doesn't become a financial crisis too.

See our Travel Advice Page for further guidance and see what hazardous sports and activities are also covered within our policies.

Please note, this insurance policy is only available to people under 36 years of age. If you are over 36 please select our Long Stay policy.

We offer all-inclusive travel insurance, trip cancellation insurance and holiday insurance. Other features include temporary car insurance, health insurance, medical insurance and prescription services.

Our backpacking travel insurance and holiday insurance is good for all backpackers and people backpacking around the world, whether you have taken a gapyear and taking time out from your business or just a holiday, vacations, working abroad or studying abroad as a student.

Our backpacking insurance can also be bought online worldwide - International Backpacker Travel Insurance Policies, International Travel Protection as well as International Medical Insurance, Emergency Evacuation and Travel Protection Plans.

Insure yourself against accident, sickness, lost luggage, trip cancellation, and baggage loss. We provide backpacking travel insurance for the world. Coverage is available worldwide, and the cover is second to none.

We also provide the backpackers with an international assistance card, which double up as an international phone card if required. We provide an instant quote and instant cover. Backpackers can also receive a card that will provide them with discounts in hostels and adventure sports around the world.

Click on the summary of cover to see what you are covered for on our adventure backpackers insurance policy to see for yourself.

This is the number 1 web site for all your backpacker and backpacking travel insurance requirements.

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