Medical cover is without doubt the most important part of travel insurance. When backpacking around Europe ensure that the medical cover at least goes up to £2m.
Don't be fooled into thinking that the European Union EHIC form will be sufficient for your backpacking trip. It is only really suitable for short trips such as weekend breaks. Make sure you have decent travel cover.
If you book a trip with a travel agency to not accept that you have to buy travel insurance with them. This is no longer the case and you should use the Internet to have a good look around for the best cover for you. |
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