Backpacking without travel insurance could be more costly for travelers than they expect, new research reveals.
According to research by AA Travel Insurance the average value of backpacker contents for
Student Travel and other
backpacking excursions is £450.
Essential
backpacking items for lengthy trips such as
gap year travel include a laptop, MP3 player and mobile phone to name just a few.
But despite the desire to keep in touch with people and having a place to store photos is understandable, insurance has become increasingly important, according to head of AA Travel Insurance, Christian Young.
He said: "With all these technological treasures in their bags it has never been more important for backpackers to ensure they are fully insured so that they can explore with peace of mind."
The risk to items is often increased when left in low security accommodation such as
hostels and budget
hotels, underlining the importance of insurance.
Meanwhile, travelers without insurance can often end up paying excessive amounts in cases of medical emergency.
Founder of gapyear.com, Tom Griffiths, indicates that the highest ever recorded medical bill was £1.2 million for a tourist.
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