Beyond the use that we can give it, which it is clear that we hope not to, they are undoubtedly essential in the luggage of any traveler.
The psychological impact of feeling protected is not minor and allows you to concentrate on enjoying the travel experience to the fullest. Aspects such as assistance in the native language, how to request it, or knowing what to do. What to do, they are important and even more so if you are traveling with children.
They are undoubtedly complementary, one of the two cannot be ruled out.
We believe that the first-aid kit, depending on the destination, may be used. be more or less complex. In principle, it could have basic medicines (antacids, analgesics, chronic medications, etc…), elements in case of simple emergency (gastrointestinal discomfort, minor injuries) depending on the case it could even contain antibiotics.
The traveler assistance it will help us As you solve bigger problems, you will put Its entire structure is at our service to solve our problem, and depending on the coverage, it can assist in cases that are not strictly related to health, such as the loss of luggage, or some theft.
We must bear in mind that the value of travel assistance will never exceed This is the minimum cost we should pay for certain events, if we don't have your coverage
The equations would be the following:
Developed countries: minimal or no first-aid kit as access to assistance services is easy and coverage is broad.
Less developed countries: the first-aid kit is more complex and travel assistance becomes essential in a complex situation.
Things to consider:
Key aspect 1: Have medical indications of the medicines we transport, if possible in the target language. This will avoid problems at customs, drug controls, and so on.
Key aspect 2: Oil the process of contacting travel assistance. For example: to what? number to call, that all travelers know where the data is, etc..
We are sure that our trip will be successful. More pleasant with these issues resolved!
(A contribution from Eduardo Giusiano / TRAVELING FAMILY)