Meeting Dorothy Inglis

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As the woman in front of us at Costco talked to Jim about her love of the memory foam pillows we were purchasing, I was fading in and out, thinking of what needed to be done when we arrived home and what to make for dinner. My fragmented mind suddenly heard the words “in my Roadtrek camper” and my attention returned to her like a laser beam.

On our way into the store, Jim and I had stopped outside to admire the gorgeous Roadtrek camper in the parking lot. Along with Tiger campers, Roadtreks are our top choice of “dream camper we can never afford without winning the lotto”. Now, in the checkout line, our exuberant pillow lady, turned out to be the owner of that amazing ride. I congratulated her on her beautiful camper and she proceeded to tell us how she sold everything several years ago and became a nomad. As we enthusiastically took in this news she said “the price of stuff  is your freedom”, and we literally were frozen in our tracks.

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Foto Friday

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The temples of Egypt were awe-inspiring for their incredible artwork, intricate carvings, and sheer enormity. It is sad for us to see the news coming out of the country these days, and we are glad we got to experience it as it was, but that civilization has been around for thousands of years and I am confident it will continue for another thousand. Our thoughts are with the people during this terrible struggle for democracy.

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The Joy of Long-Term Friends

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We recently spent a long weekend with our friends, Ron & Dario and Dave & Anne. Having camped solo so far this year, it was an excellent reminder of the joy of camping with friends. Shared meal preparation, good food and wine and conversations around the fire made for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend. We’ve known all of these friends for years, shared triumphs and tragedies, and often words were not necessary, the mere presence of longtime friends was enough.

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The Imperial Citadel of Hue

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Hue is the former capital of Vietnam, situated nearly in the center of the country. It is an easy city to get a hang of, split down the middle by the Perfume River, boarded by an appealing boardwalk.  The weather is infamously bad,  with the Truong Son Mountains seeming to bring in frequent drizzle, but it is a relatively pleasant town with inexpensive lodging, good restaurants, and lots of sightseeing opportunities.

 

Remnants of the war for sale on the boardwalk.

Remnants of the war for sale on the boardwalk.

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What Does Travel Insurance Include?

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When you’re booking travel insurance you will notice that there are all sorts of different policies and levels of cover available. From fleet insurance to cruise travel insurance, single-trip to annual cover, there are various types of cover to provide the right level of protection to suit your trip and your budget.

Exactly what is included in your travel insurance policy will of course depend on your insurance provider, the type of trip you are taking and whether or not you have added any extras. Here are some of the main features that you should look out for when organizing travel insurance:

Medical Expenses: To protect against the cost of medical attention or hospital stays.

Personal Liability: In case you accidentally cause an injury to another person or damage their property, which could lead to them suing you. You can also include cover for legal expenses.

Personal Accident: A slip and fall attorney gwinnett county explains that in the case of an accident that leads to permanent disability or death, a good travel insurance policy will provide financial cover.

 Holiday Cancellation or Missed Departure: Should you fall ill, sustain an injury or if personal circumstances prevent you from going on holiday, you can often claim the expense of your booking through your travel insurance. Similarly, you can add protection for a missed departure and claim the cost of your missed flight or for additional travel expenses.

Other key features include failure of carrier, loss of hotel facilities and hijack, as well as cover for lost or stolen possessions.

Additional cover should also be sought if you are planning a winter sports holiday or a cruise, and specialist policies are also available for weddings and business trips. So it’s well worth doing your research to ensure you and your party are fully covered, if nothing else, just for complete peace of mind.

Whatever type of travel insurance you’re looking for, from winter sports or cruise travel insurance to standard holiday cover, you will find a wide range of insurance policies through Thomas Cook Extras. Visit the website at thomascook.com and click on the ‘Extras’ tab to find out more and to book your travel insurance online.