One would want to purchase travel or travel medical any time he or she is going abroad for leisure, business, or a mission trip, to insure the trip cost and help protect your medical well-being while out of the country. These policies give the traveler peace of mind that the carrier will assist when there is a medical incident out of the country, or a threat to expenses incurred while traveling. These policies are extremely affordable and can cost as little as a few dollars per travel day.