Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a five-week trip, travel is something to look forward to. However, it can also be costly. Sometimes, travellers even wonder if travel insurance is worth the cost. After all, why spend money on coverage that may go unused? Sometimes, we forget that accidents and illness can affect anyone at any time. Whether you are young and healthy or an experienced traveller, we all make mistakes. Sometimes, we might twist an ankle because we misjudge a sidewalk; other times, a taxi or Uber we are travelling in will get into an accident. Life happens, and that is why we have travel insurance. Canadian residents are covered for certain medical expenses within their own province by their provincial government’s medical plan. However, it's a different story once you leave your home province or your home country. What you may not know is that most hospitals around the world charge foreigners for unexpected medical and dental treatments, and if you need hospit...