Redpoint Travel Blog

Common Injuries and Ailments for Travelers Anything can happen when you travel abroad, and that goes for injuries and ailments, of course. If you feel seriously unwell or are injured, it’s always wise to go to a doctor. But according to Tom Bochnowski our first aid and adventure expert, there are a range of common […]

How to Prepare for a High-Altitude Hike or Trek Preparing for travel at high altitude — let alone a high-altitude trek — isn’t something to take lightly. It’s not advisable to simply turn up and hope for the best, even if you’re in decent physical fitness at sea level. Of course, you’ll want to look […]

How High Altitude Affects the Body Simply put, the air at a high altitude contains less oxygen for your body to use. In response, your body may experience an increased breathing rate, an elevated heart rate, and dehydration, and you may feel fatigued or dizzy due to the low oxygen available to you. If these […]

  Natural Disasters Covered by Travel Insurance   Most travel insurance coverage will include a wide range of natural disasters and severe weather events, including those listed below. Generally, a travel insurance policy defines severe weather as any event which disrupts travel, damages accommodation, or makes a given destination uninhabitable. Ripcord Comprehensive Travel Protection includes […]

  Who Needs Travel Insurance for High-Risk Countries?   There are various reasons a person might travel to high-risk territorial zones. Certain professionals, such as journalists and humanitarian workers, may be required to travel frequently to crisis zones or disaster-relief zones. Business professionals operating in unstable or dangerous regions may also need this kind of […]

When you book a trip, there is always a chance you might not be able to take it — no matter how much you’re looking forward to it. However, it’s possible to recoup much of your trip cost if you have the right insurance coverage. There are two types of insurance coverage that can help […]