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• 7,000 Reasons Why Visitors To Canada Need Travel Insurance

  Make sure your family and friends visiting you in Canada have adequate travel medical insurance coverage. The average Canadian hospital stay reportedly cost $7000.

• Visiting Canada? What Every Visitor Should Purchase Before They Arrive

  If you or your friends or family are planning to visit Canada, purchasing Visitors to Canada travel insurance is a good idea regardless of the duration of the visit. Health care can be costly for those coming to Canada without proper medical coverage.

• Travel Insurance For Family Or friends Coming To Visit You In Canada

  Travel health insurance for visitors to Canada helps protect visitors or tourists from unexpected medical costs due to accidents and medical emergencies in Canada. With daily hospitalization rates ranging from $1500 per day to $3500 per day, it is a good idea to purchase proper medical coverage when your family or friends are planning to visit Canada.

• More Tourists Than Canadians

  The population in Canada is approximately 33.5 million. Did you know that the Canadian government estimates that 35 million tourists visit Canada annually? That's more tourists than Canadians! What does this mean for tourists visiting Canada?

• The Top 10 Countries Visited By Canadians

  Ever wonder where Canadians like to travel most? We have compiled the top 10 countries visited most by Canadians. Regardless of where you travel, travel medical insurance is a must-have for all-travelling Canadians.

• The Top 15 States Visiting Canada

  Millions of Americans travel to Canada every year. Do you ever wonder which state's residents come to visit Canada the most? We have compiled a list of the top 15 states whose residents visited Canada in 2009.

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Travelling abroad to study can be a memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience for students. Living abroad has been widely shown to improve language skills, form lifelong contacts, and develop critical thinking skills on a global level; however, personal safety is critical while visiting another country. It is extremely important to prepare ahead of time by thoroughly researching the cultural values and expectations of your host country. Having travel health insurance is also a great preventative step. Before leaving home, take the necessary precautions to keep important documents and money safe-- these will be your lifelines! Keep reading to find out more tips to have a safe trip abroad.

Prepare for Travel

Preparation is key when travelling abroad. Planning for potential emergencies is the most important thing you can do for your personal safety. Before leaving home, visit your doctor and make sure you are up-to-date on all immunizations. It is also a great idea to register at your home country's embassy and make a list of important emergency contact numbers. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the current exchange rate and check with the CDC to be aware of any recent health risks.

• Preparing To Go Abroad Checklist
• Planning To Go Abroad: Health Care Guide
• Tips For Students Studying Abroad
• The Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health
• Travel Abroad Information from the CDC

Research Your Surroundings

In order to stay safe abroad, it is important to thoroughly research your host country before leaving home. Make sure to learn about any cultural differences, such as accepted manners, niceties, and general attitudes towards women and minorities that may differ than what you are used to experiencing. It is helpful to read about the country's politics, history, and geography in order to become as familiar as possible about the area in which you will live. It might also be fun to check out literature and travel writing in order to gain an insider's perspective about the country.

• How to Research a Culture Before Moving Abroad
• Tips Before Travelling Internationally: Local Research
• Student Safety Precautions: Be Informed
• Get To Know Your Host Country
• Preparing For Study Abroad: Do Your Research
• Let's Go: The Leader in Student Travel

Safety in Numbers

The most important way to stay safe abroad is to constantly be aware of your surroundings. There is always safety in numbers; so be sure to visit unfamiliar areas with a group of friends. Always tell at least two people where you will be before leaving the apartment or campus, and make sure that friends have access to your emergency contact numbers. For women in particular, travelling with groups of friends (especially at night) is always a smart idea when in an unfamiliar place.

• Personal Security Tips for Travellers
• Four Principals of Personal Security Preparedness While Studying Abroad
• Personal Safety: Especially For Women
• Advantages of Group Travel for Study Abroad
• Study Abroad: Safety Guidelines For Students
• Promote Safety in Study Abroad

Protect Important Documents/Money

While living abroad, the safety of your passport and money is vital. It is especially important to photocopy important documents-such as your passport, driver's license, student ID, and health insurance card-and store them in a safe place. For extra protection, think about leaving a copy of these documents with your family, or email them to yourself so that you can easily find them. Consider using credit cards instead of cash while abroad, and make sure to notify your bank and credit card companies that you will be travelling to another country.

• Traveller's Checklist
• Keeping Your Valuables And Money Safe
• Safety Tips for Study Abroad Students: Photocopy Important Documents
• What To Leave Behind
• 12 Tips to Stay Safe While Travelling Abroad
• Passport Safety Tips from the Government of Canada

Be Aware of Current Events

If you are visiting an area that is dealing with political/social upheaval, it is extremely important to stay up on current affairs and keep yourself out of harm's way. Keep a low profile and never align yourself with any political interest groups. Be aware of your host country's views towards foreigners, and be respectful-remember that you are a representative of your home country. Stay in close communication with your coordinator and contact them immediately in case of an emergency.

• Travel Advisories By Country
• Keeping Informed Before Departure
• Safety Tips for Times of Political/Social Unrest or Conflict
• Additional Safety Precautions for Times of Political Unrest
• Travel Warnings from OSAC: The Bureau of Diplomatic Security
• Travel Advice: Issues And Events