The #1 Thing To Do Before Your Next Trip Overseas

Do you have a spare $82,000 lying around to pay for the medical bills of sand fly bites on a tropical island? Yeah, me neither. Yet that's the exact cost a traveler had to pay during their trip overseas. While the chances of the unthinkable happening while you're holidaying overseas are slim, it can happen. Unfortunately my family learned the hard way, after my sister was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand. It shattered us, but there was one thing that helped us out most during those heartbreaking days of bringing Nicole back home - travel insurance. Tune in to find out why travel insurance is the best financial investment you make towards your next vacation and all the different ways it can help your trip run more smoothly when you face big or small hiccups as you travel overseas. If you can't afford insurance, you can't afford to travel - at all. Want to Kate to come and speak at your event? Visit https:https://www.kategladdin.com/ Check out Kate's personalised online coaching programs for women: https://www.kategladdin.com/coaching  CLICK HERE to PRE ORDER Kate's new book "Okay. Now What?" - How to Be Resilient When Life Gets Tough. For daily inspiration and tips, follow Kate on instagram: @kategladdin   Podcast Introduction (00:00:00) Kate welcomes listeners to the episode and introduces the theme of life’s unpredictability. Recording the Audiobook (00:00:18) Kate shares her excitement about recording her new audiobook and the audition process involved. Emotional Reflections (00:01:03) She reflects on the emotional journey of reading her book, connecting it to her sister's memorial. Sister's Legacy (00:01:55) Kate discusses her determination to honor her sister's memory and the resilience learned from her life. Announcement of Audiobook Release (00:03:43) Kate informs listeners about the release date of her audiobook and paper copy book on November 12th. Importance of Travel Insurance (00:05:41) Kate introduces the topic of travel insurance, emphasizing its potential to save money and heartache. Sister’s Tragic Accident (00:06:34) She recounts the tragic circumstances surrounding her sister Nicole's accident while traveling in Thailand. Travel Safety Message (00:08:31) Kate stresses the importance of safety precautions, particularly wearing helmets while riding motorbikes abroad. Accessing Travel Insurance (00:10:24) Kate shares her experience of accessing her sister's travel insurance documents after the accident. Financial Impact of Insurance (00:12:21) She explains how travel insurance saved her family from significant financial burdens following her sister's death. Support from Insurance Company (00:14:21) Kate recounts the emotional support and assistance her family received from the travel insurance company. Encouragement to Get Insurance (00:15:27) She urges listeners to obtain travel insurance before traveling to avoid devastating financial consequences. Cost of Medical Bills Abroad (00:16:42) Kate highlights the high costs of medical treatment overseas and the importance of having insurance coverage. Navigating Insurance Options (00:18:46) She provides tips on comparing and selecting the right travel insurance policy based on individual needs. The Importance of Travel Insurance (00:19:43) Kate discusses how travel insurance can cover unexpected costs and emphasizes its necessity for travelers. Personal Experience with Insurance (00:20:39) Kate shares a personal story about a laptop incident during travel, highlighting the benefits of having insurance. The Consequences of Not Having Insurance (00:21:54) She recounts Jacob Webster's story, illustrating the severe financial burden of medical bills abroad without insurance. Encouragement to Get Insured (00:22:42) Kate urges listeners to prioritize travel insurance when planning trips, stressing its critical role in travel safety. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (00:23:37) She concludes by encouraging listeners to share the message of travel insurance's importance and to reach out with questions.