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Question: Would a shark attack be covered under Triptime Insurance? Answer: YES. Shark attacks are covered under the Adventure Sports benefit. In the case of a shark attack it would either be covered as part of “scuba diving” or “wildlife (marine) safari”. However, it is never advisable to jump in the ocean holding the bleeding carcass of the […]

Question: Is riding an ostrich covered by Triptime Travel Medical Insurance?  The answer: YES!  Ostrich riding is covered if done as part of an organized or supervised riding experience. You can’t just go out and lasso an ostrich to ride. Got it? Watch this wild ride from our featured travel writer, Savannah Grace: Video Player

Is a GORILLA attack covered with Triptime Travel Insurance? The answer is: YES. While no gorillas or travel bloggers were injured in the making of this video. The Five Foot Traveler has the confidence to get up close and personal knowing she’s protected with Triptime Travel Insurance. Under the Adventure Sports Coverage, Triptime covers a wildlife safari- […]

Under the Adventure Sports Coverage, Triptime covers a wildlife safari- which would include a lion attack.  It’s coverage adventure writer, William Atkins almost needed. 

The journey that changed my life from A-Z was the one that continues to change other people’s lives today. Horseback Riding in Mongol I was 14 years old when my mother decided that she would pack up our lives in Vancouver, Canada and take my brother (25), sister (17) and me (14) backpacking around the […]

Editor’s Note: Our South America on Two Wheels Series Continues with Adventure Writer, Timothy Darrin. 

Everything you do without a baby you can do WITH a baby when visiting Reykjavik, Iceland. Below I’ve given some examples of tours, what to expect and what you can do with a weekend trip to Iceland with your baby. In true Savannah style, my trip to Iceland was a very last-minute decision and I […]

This week we’re chatting all about UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are 1,073 sites around the world which have been nominated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) for their exceptional physical or cultural importance. You’d be hard pressed to visit even half of these spectacular and unique spots in a single lifetime. […]

Have you ever found yourself rushing to the ER while on a trip? Well, I have… Twice actually. The first time was on a trip to Nicaragua, and the other was during a trip in the United Arab Emirates. The Five Foot Traveler Of course, neither were ideal. Let’s be real – no one enjoysgoing to […]

Editor’s Note: On December 28th, 2017 I received an email from my buddy Tim Darrin who lives in Napa, California. I opened it naively thinking he was going to wish me a late Merry Christmas or an early Happy New Year. Here’s what I got instead: Hello Everyone, Here’s a thought about an adventure I’m doing. […]

In fact, these East African nations are the heart of this land and the birthplace of modern humans. These countries are more like the womb than the butt of this continent. The heart that beat in the womb of East Africa 170,000 years ago was “Mitochondrial Eve,” mother of all living humans. She was given […]

If you’re looking for a faraway destination which lies beyond the reaches of your borders to escape thoughts of work and the daily grind, dive into Africa. Made up of a whopping 54 countries, this is a continent filled with possibilities and an endless variety of thrilling and relaxing experiences. Feel the sweat of Africa […]

Travel can be as mild as an all-inclusive in the sun or as wild as a camping trip in of a foreign country where locals do not speak your mother tongue. I bet for many people when they think of “Extreme Travel”, there’s one word that pops up; “danger!” Over the past decade I’ve encountered […]

A few days ago, as my family and I passed through Immigration at Boston Logan, the agent who took my passport opened it at the back, and I watched as he thumbed the pages all the way to the front to find evidence of my travels.  A whopping four stamps, Canada, the Bahamas, and now […]

Exhausted trekking in Nepal My first travel experience was the biggest transformation of all. Aside from family camping trips through the USA as a child and local tourist attractions near Vancouver, Canada, I was a complete travel virgin. Nothing could have prepared me for the first travel adventure I was about to embark on in […]

Adventure travel isn’t always about jumping off cliffs, carving powder, or paddling whitewater. A deep and abiding adventure can begin with a simple DNA test. Companies providing inexpensive and accurate DNA testing are multiplying rapidly. Make sure you select a reputable organization like the ones below: I was adopted in 1961 by a loving father […]

If you’re looking for some fabulous ice and snow destinations in the new year, here are a few of my top recommendations for what North America, Europe and Asia have to offer. Snow kiting in Norway For those who dare to try extreme sports, head to Norway for kitesurfing…on SNOW! Fly into Oslo and travel […]

This week on #TRLT Twitter chat we are discussing “Architecture” so I decided to take a closer look at the miraculous variety of architecture created by various religions around the world. Having traversed overland from Asia to Europe and down into Africa, I have had the privilege of listening to the mesmerizing call of prayer […]

I’ve traveled internationally on the busiest travel days imaginable. At Miami International Airport just before Christmas 2013 there was a security line to enter the gate area in Terminal D that took 2 ½ hours to clear. I had flown into Miami from Chicago on an early morning flight that arrived the recommended two hours […]