Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Insurance
A travel-insurance policy to cover theft, loss, medical problems and cancellation or delays
to your travel arrangements (due to illness, ticket loss, industrial action etc) is a good idea.
Paying for your ticket with a credit card can often provide limited travel-accident insurance
and you may be able to reclaim the payment if the operator doesn't deliver.
Note that some policies specifically exclude 'dangerous activities' such as motorcycling,
skiing, mountaineering, snowmobiling or even hiking. Make sure the policy covers ambu-
lances and an emergency flight home. A policy that pays doctors or hospitals directly may
be preferable to one where you pay on the spot and claim later. If you have to claim later,
make sure you keep all documentation.
In Norway, EU citizens may be required to pay a service fee for emergency medical treat-
ment, but presentation of an E111 form will certainly expedite matters and minimise the
amount of paperwork involved. Inquire about these at your national health service or travel
agent well in advance.
Worldwide travel insurance is available at lonelyplanet.com/bookings. You can buy, ex-
tend and claim online anytime - even if you're on the road.
Internet Access
Internet Cafes
With wi-fi widely available, good cybercafes that last the distance are increasingly hard to
find; ask at the local tourist office. Prices per hour range from Nkr25 to Nkr75; students
sometimes receive a discount.
Public Libraries & Tourist Offices
The scarcity of internet cafes is compensated for by having free internet access available in
most municipal libraries
(biblioteket)
. As it's a popular service, you may have to reserve a
time slot earlier in the day; in busier places, you may be restricted to a half-hour slot. Inter-
net access is also available at some tourist offices around the country; it's sometimes free
but there's usually a small fee.
