Author: Damian Tysdal
Damian Tysdal is the founder of CoverTrip, and is a licensed agent for travel insurance (MA 1883287). He believes travel insurance should be easier to understand, and started the first travel insurance blog in 2006.Recent Posts
Why Smart Travelers Travel Slow After 50
16 August
7 December 2022
Travel insurance for Schengen visa
Travel insurance for a Schengen visa is an important consideration for anyone planning a trip to...
7 December 2022
Travel insurance for Portugal
Travel insurance is an important thing to have when you're planning a trip to Portugal. It...
2 December 2022
Beware the latest hidden travel costs
Inflation is the number one reason travelers are staying closer to home this year. Those willing to brave...
25 November 2022
Why booking travel on your phone is a terrible idea
You’re probably already aware that booking early is going to be extra critical this year. After...
17 November 2022
Tips to make Thanksgiving travel less stressful
Holiday stress is a thing. When you pack in a lot of travel simultaneously, people (that’s...
9 November 2022
9 Items You Should Never Pack in a Checked Bag
The rules for what can be packed in your suitcase or backpack and tucked on the...
8 November 2022
The Best Annual Travel Insurance (Updated Feb 2025)
Annual travel insurance covers several trips you take throughout the year. Travelers buy annual travel insurance...
4 November 2022
How to Make Economy Class feel like Business
When it comes to being comfortable on a flight, these factors are in play with regards...
28 October 2022
Holiday Trip Planning Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Travel planning is both art and science, would you agree? In past articles, we’ve researched the...
21 October 2022
How to keep your stuff safe in a hotel room
Before the pandemic, US hotels were the peak of customer service examples. Some were so good—consistently...