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
27 July 2024
How to Avoid Hotel Junk Fees
Last month, the US House of Representatives passed the No Hidden Fees Act, which targets what the travel...
20 July 2024
Essential Tips for Handling a Lost or Broken Phone While Traveling
Our phones are central to travel planning and coordination. They hold our itineraries, tickets, reservations, emergency...
5 July 2024
What can you do about pesky airline luggage fees?
Since the start of 2024, airlines have quietly been raising their baggage fees to the point that it...
29 June 2024
5 Tips to Skip being Profiled as an American abroad
Have you ever been abroad, walked into a restaurant, carefully greeted staff in the local language,...
21 June 2024
What should you do if you get sick abroad?
US citizens are highly aware of the need for medical insurance and what can happen if...
7 June 2024
You can apply the 80/20 rule to packing—here’s how
There’s an art to traveling light and so many reasons to do it. You can move...
31 May 2024
How to leave the US and return as quickly as possible
The quicker you get through security, the faster you can settle down to enjoy a snack...
24 May 2024
Upcoming changes for US travelers visiting Europe
Traveling to Europe is set to undergo some significant changes in the coming years for US...
17 May 2024
6 tips to skip altitude sickness when you travel
If you’re heading to the mountains this summer, you may want to check the altitude of...
10 May 2024
Game-changing Airline Ticket Updates
If you haven’t bought or canceled an airline ticket in the past year or so, you’re...