Unfortunate events happening during a trip
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What happens if you become seriously ill during a flight?
I've read about people getting sick on-board a flight (or worse) - say a heart attack, or choking, or seizures or something that really requires urgent medical attention that isn't available from the ...
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Any special way to mark penicillin allergy on my passport?
I'm allergic to penicillin, the antibiotic. I just got a new (European) passport. Is there some 'best practices'/common way to mark this allergy on my passport? I filled in the emergency contact & ...
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I stamped my passport before international departure, but I want to cancel now!
If I stamped my passport for an international flight as we usually do before international departures and then I changed my mind for any reason, for example a family emergency reason. What's the ...
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Nonresident Travel Money (Card or Bank Account) Solution with Emergency Cash Feature in Euros?
I'm from the new EU so my country's banks are not that advanced that they can offer me this feature. So this will be a nonresident account for travel money.
The solution I am looking for is like ...
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What is the emergency phone number in different countries?
I know that the emergency services can be called FREE in the UK by dialing 999 and in the US by dialing 911.
What I don't know is the number to call in other countries and if there is a cost ...
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Is it important to wear a necklace with medical history for people with medical conditions while traveling?
Is it advised for people with chronic medical condition (diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc.) to wear necklaces with medical history when travelling? Is it a worldwide thing to check people's necklaces ...
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Is Visa's Emergency Cash Disbursement reliable?
I have read the benefits page of Visa credit card, and it says they offer Cash Disbursement in case the card is stolen and they have a Global Customer Care number people can call and they will offer ...
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Mountain rescue and medical care in Georgia?
How does using the mountain rescue and medical care services (in case of emergency) work in Georgia? Is buying insurance required for an EU citizen? If so, how and where can I buy such insurance?
I'm ...
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When travel insurance covers natural disasters
A co-worker is meant to be going on holiday for a week in Fiji. Leaving Saturday. If you're unaware of the news:
Family of four buried in Fiji landslide
Fiji floods: Rain stops but hundreds left ...
