Travel Insurance Claims - True Stories

Just some of the weird and wonderful things that happen to World Nomads travellers while on the road

Bolivia

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Almost bit my tongue off!

Wednesday, 3 Jun 2009 | Views [158]

I was in the middle of a trip to Bolivia when I got this massive headache and my body felt like it was freezing even though it was hot outside. I began to shiver uncontrollably, and my chattering teeth almost caused me to bite my tongue off. I went ... Read more >

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Brain Irritation

Wednesday, 7 May 2008 | Views [437]

I have never been so frightened in my life. I was travelling in Sucre, in southern central Bolivia, when I suddenly lost my vision. I was rushed to the emergency department of a local hospital where I underwent a battery of tests and was placed under ... Read more >

Tags: claim, world nomads, medical, bolivia, hospitals & health, true claim stories


Age old scam ...

Saturday, 2 Sep 2006 | Views [864]

We arrived at Potosi bus station and were in the process of unloading our backpacks from the roof when an elderly gentlmen came up and shook me vigourously by the jacket. I had one backpack on and the other between my feet. This gentleman obviously had ... Read more >

Tags: scams & robberies, true claim stories


Blood clot in Bolivia

Friday, 5 May 2006 | Views [650]

I had an irritation at the back of my brain while in sucre, in Bolivia. I lost my vision and was rushed to emergency MRI, Blood tests, xrays, cardio grams and a variety of other exams. I'm OK now but am not allowed to move from this city until further ... Read more >

Tags: doctors, hospitals & health, true claim stories


Death in the family

Friday, 10 Feb 2006 | Views [1247] | Comments [1]

My Grandfather died, following a stroke five weeks previously. I had been travelling in South America, and felt compelled to return when I heard of his death. I was in Bolivia when I heard the news, and so I bought a return airfare from La Paz to London ... Read more >

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