The recent theft of various electrical items from a backpacker hostel in Darwin, Australia, highlights the fact that people can buy
worldwide travel insurance.
Australia.TO reports that a 24-year-old man was arrested for the offence and for a series of other crimes, which included breaking into a car and stealing items including jewellery and a laptop, as well as stealing medication from a nearby pharmacy.
Passersby held the man at the pharmacy until the police arrived and he was later charged with the assortment of crimes.
Many backpackers choose to stay in hostels when they travel as they offer the chance to meet likeminded people through their communal layouts and shared dormitories.
People always have the option of seeking
gap year travel insurance, as the communal nature of the accommodation means their belongings can be more open to theft.
International guest nights in New Zealand fell by 11 per cent in March this year, according to government figures, meaning people saving up to travel should have less trouble finding a place to stay.
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