So you’re a student traveler, all set to head off on your epic voyage of discovery. The last few months have been made up of a series of quick mental checklists. Backpack? Check. Travel guide? Check. Mosquito repellent and sun block? Check and check. Passport? Check. Student card? Erm, why would I need one of those?
Discounts
Speaking personally, here at HostelBookers, barely a day goes by when we’re on the road, and we don’t curse the day that we stopped being students! From savings on flights, train and coach tickets, to shops, cinemas, concerts and small local restaurants and bars, you’d be amazed to find out exactly what you’re entitled to with a student travel card.
You can even get discounted tickets to some of the major sights in the top destinations, like Paris, London, Barcelona and New York. And the savings can be pretty extensive. Which is great because it means the money that you’ve spent months saving up, goes that much further.
In addition to this, some student cards give you access, day and night, to a free emergency advice line, which can help you in the event of a lost passport, or if you encounter any legal or logistical difficulties.
Another couple of great perks to having a student card are a 24-hour hotline which you can call should you get into any trouble, medical coverage of up to $2000 (about €1500), and a free global phonecard (which is handy for getting in touch with people back home).
With some student cards, you’re even protected, to the tune of $2000 (about €1500) in bankruptcy coverage, should your airline or travel agency go bust, and deprive you of your round-the-world ticket.
For more information about student cards go to: http://www.isecard.com/
