International travelers are finding out on an increasing basis that their domestic medical insurance coverage most likely will NOT cover them when the Claims originate outside their country. Unfortunately most people are not aware of this technicality and travel unprotected. Some will discover that, often, foreign Hospitals require a sizable cash deposit prior to being admitted That facility may not have appropriate equipment or trained medical personnel to handle your particular circumstance; this will require being medically evacuated. Different languages and medical standards may stand in the way of your receiving the necessary care. There are some domestic programs that will offer some relief overseas but usually that coverage is severely diminished in scope and often difficult to use. Honestly? Most of you will have a safe and enjoyable journey. But for some it could be quite different.