You have more to explore in Asia than you can hope to do in a lifetime. To capture the essence of this vast continent in mere words is very difficult.

Asia is home to 6 out of every 10 people on the planet. More people, more lifestyles, more cultures, and more complexity—that’s Asia for you.

When you land in an Asian country, you will be dazzled with how order can exist amid chaos. And you’d do well to bolster yourself with everything you can so you have more control. Asia travel insurance is right up there in this regard.

The simple reason for this is that you can't foresee a health crisis. Falling victim to petty crime, injuring yourself while climbing the stairs to a mountain-perched temple, or getting sick because of street-food adventures—the unpredictable is routine in Asia. When the unexpected happens to you, your insurance can help you save money. A lot of it.

Things could even go wrong before you leave. The airline could cancel your flight. Your tour operator could cancel parts or the whole of your itinerary. The hotel could lose your reservations. Asia trip cancellation insurance could help make sure you don’t have to deal with the financial consequences all by yourself (if your reason for cancellation is included in the policy).

How can you find a good Asia travel insurance plan? It’s simple: Compare them objectively. You don’t have to spend a lot of time doing research. Compare plans, find a good balance of coverage and cost, and travel like you want to: with no anxiety.