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Travel insurance is something I highly recommend taking out before going abroad. It can help save you thousands of dollars in the event of something going wrong on your trip, and you may not realise how many things can actually be covered by your travel insurance.
I always use 1Cover as its the best value I've found (from Australia) and they've always been very responsive on my claims. You can get a quote for your next trip here.
Getting sick is never fun, especially when you're travelling and supposed to be enjoying the experience of new places. A travel buddy is one of the best things to have when you're sick and abroad, not only to help you through the tough moments, but also to laugh about the challenges with. There are also other ways you can be prepared for the unfortunate event of being sick when travelling. Read more here.