{"id":48108,"date":"2025-04-23T10:42:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=48108"},"modified":"2025-04-23T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:51:07","slug":"un-imprescindible-de-peso-en-la-mochila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/a-heavyweight-backpack-essential\/","title":{"rendered":"A heavyweight backpack essential"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Travelling isn't what it used to be, it's much better! Some people dream of paradisiacal beaches and coconuts in hand, while others are backpacking and eager to take on the world. The truth is that with so many options these days - from glamping to scenic trains - anyone can put together their ideal getaway. And of course, with so many travellers dreaming and booking, it's no wonder that tourism is one of the most powerful sectors on the planet. According to Statista data, it is estimated that by 2025, the sector's revenues will reach almost <strong>956 billion dollars<\/strong>The annual growth rate is estimated at almost e<strong>l 4%<\/strong>which will lead to tourism moving no less than<strong> 1.11 trillion in 2029<\/strong>. So, apart from being a pleasure, travelling is also an unstoppable economic engine.<\/p><p>But with so much travelling, so many plans and so much luggage to pack, if there's one thing you can't leave out of your suitcase - apart from your passport and external battery - it's that great little back-up that many people forget about until they need it. And we're not talking about a neck pillow, but something that can get you out of trouble when you're thousands of miles away from home: <strong>a good travel insurance such as the one offered by IATI Seguros<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Pablo Barreda, the travelling soul behind <em>What to see on your trip<\/em>sums it up nicely:<em> \"Travelling without insurance is like parachuting without checking to see if it opens.<\/em>\". And if anyone knows about this, he does. Having travelled to more than 60 countries, it is quite clear to him that there are many ways to save during a trip, <strong>but this is not one of them<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/a-heavyweight-backpack-essential\/#%C2%BFPor_que_confiar_en_lo_que_recomienda_Pablo\" title=\"Why trust what Paul recommends?\">Why trust what Paul recommends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/a-heavyweight-backpack-essential\/#%C2%BFPero_de_verdad_merece_la_pena\" title=\"But is it really worth it?\">But is it really worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/a-heavyweight-backpack-essential\/#Y_ahora_si_te_estas_preguntando_a_donde_lanzarte_con_total_tranquilidad%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Y ahora, si te est\u00e1s preguntando a d\u00f3nde lanzarte con total tranquilidad&#8230;\">And now, if you're wondering where to take the plunge with complete peace of mind?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPor_que_confiar_en_lo_que_recomienda_Pablo\"><\/span><strong>Why trust what Paul recommends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Because he's been at it for years<\/strong>. Literally. Since 2017, he's been keeping a close eye on the best options on the market and testing what he recommends. And one of the great discoveries has been a company that, more than just covering you, <em>takes care of you<\/em>.<strong> We are talking about IATI Insurance<\/strong>. Here are a few reasons why, according to him (and many other travellers), this option is top:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Very extensive medical coverage<\/strong>even in serious cases. The EUR 5 million in medical care is no joke.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>24-hour assistance in Spanish<\/strong>wherever you are.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>No cash advance<\/strong>. They manage everything for you. So you can just focus on healing or further exploration.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>No franchise<\/strong>. What you see is what you get.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Support even in adventure sports<\/strong>. Because not everyone is satisfied with a walk on the beach.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>App with medical chat<\/strong>The clinic offers specialities such as gynaecology and paediatrics (if you are travelling with your family).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Option to claim for delayed or cancelled flights<\/strong>thanks to extra coverage that fights for your compensation.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Excellent opinions<\/strong> on Trustpilot (4.4\/5). And that's in a sector where people tend to write only if they've had a problem.<\/li><\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-769x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-769x1024.webp 769w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-768x1023.webp 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-1153x1536.webp 1153w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-9x12.webp 9w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-600x799.webp 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFPero_de_verdad_merece_la_pena\"><\/span><strong>But is it really worth it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>No doubt about it! And not only because of what it covers you, but also because you can get a <a href=\"https:\/\/queverdeviaje.com\/descuento-iati\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iati discount code<\/a> from <strong>5%<\/strong> for being a reader of <em>What to see on your trip<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p><p>And if you are still not convinced, here are some real cases of travellers who have used this service. Without going any further, <strong>Joan P\u00e9rez, who suffered a brutal fever in Turkey, was treated in a private hospital recommended by the insurance company, without having to pay a single euro.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><p>Of course, there are also not so good assessments, as in everything, but the important thing is how one responds to that. <strong>And in this case, post-disaster care and transparency are real strengths.<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Y_ahora_si_te_estas_preguntando_a_donde_lanzarte_con_total_tranquilidad%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>And now, if you're wondering where to take the plunge with complete peace of mind?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Here are some ideas that combine adventure, culture and that little bit of unexpected events where having a good back-up helps you sleep soundly.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For example, if you have in mind <strong>touring Thailand's temples<\/strong>If you're in Bangkok, try all the curries in the world and get around in a tuk tuk like a local, this is sure to be your best travel companion. Don't lose sight of the fact that healthcare in Asia tends to be very expensive if you need private care, and believe me, there's nothing exotic about a digestion attack in Bangkok.<\/li>\n\n<li>Are you more attracted to the <strong>hiking in Iceland<\/strong>Between waterfalls, volcanoes and aurora borealis? Then don't even think about it. A slip on one of these black stone and ice routes can happen, but don't let it catch you without cover.<\/li>\n\n<li>Yours is the South of America, with a trip through <strong>Peru, Bolivia or Colombia<\/strong>? In such cases, insurance is not only important for medical reasons, but also for possible cancellations of internal flights, strikes or delays in connections. It happened to Pablo once before at the airport in Cusco, and since then he even takes it with him on trips within Spain.<\/li>\n\n<li>Closer? Well, this insurance also comes in handy for a <strong>European getaway<\/strong>. Whether it's a gastro in Rome, a sprain in Prague or a lost suitcase in Berlin. Nothing serious, but if you have coverage that solves it immediately, so much the better, right?<\/li>\n\n<li>And if you're a backpacker, surfboarder or skier, you'll be pleased to know that it also covers adventure sports. Sea <strong>surfing in Fuerteventura<\/strong>, <strong>skiing in the Alps<\/strong> o <strong>hiking in Picos de Europa<\/strong>You can put the pedal to the metal without fear of a scare.<\/li><\/ul><p>In short, wherever you go, this insurance will always be with you.  And hey, if you also get the 5% discount for reading <em>What to see on your trip<\/em>What more could you ask for?&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>And how is it recruited?<\/strong><\/h3><p>It couldn't be easier. <strong>From Pablo's website<\/strong>You choose dates, destination, type of coverage, and voil\u00e0!!!!. The discount is automatically applied. If you're travelling in a group or family, you can get even bigger discounts.<\/p><p>So now you know, when you prepare your next getaway, whether to Machu Picchu or to the highlands of your province, don't leave without this invisible shield that can make the difference between a bad time and a bad memory.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Travelling isn't what it used to be, it's much better! 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