A recent incident that impacted some unlucky Kiwi travellers in Bali serves as a reminder about the significance of travel insurance.

A Christchurch real estate agent Amanda Blair had emergency surgery at Siloam Hospital in Mataram after a harmful scooter crash - setting her and her family back thousands of dollars.

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says checking the fine print is essential for travel - before you get caught out.

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