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
16 February 2024
How to book a hotel without getting scammed
Cyberattackers are significantly innovating their tactics and targeting the travel and hospitality industries. Some recent examples:...
1 February 2024
Unpacking the latest travel visa rules
If you hold an American passport, you’re probably used to traveling internationally fairly easily. The pandemic...
26 January 2024
How do you know your flight is safe?
Images and videos of planes on fire and gaping holes in aircraft may be undermining your confidence in air travel―and...
19 January 2024
Are you ready to try ecotourism?
Who could say no to spending their vacation in the clean open air, surrounded by beautiful...
10 January 2024
How to stay ahead of canceled flights
Last week, thousands of passengers faced unexpected flight cancellations due to severe winter weather. Unfortunately, the list...
5 January 2024
Bags late to the carousel? You could get miles.
Many travelers skip checking bags for so many reasons. When I’m returning from a trip, and...
29 December 2023
8+ Things You Should Photograph On Every Trip
We all document our trips with our phones and DSLRs, taking pictures of our travel partners,...
22 December 2023
5 Things Missing from Your Travel Abroad Checklist
A steady stream of natural disasters and war news is a tough reality check for travelers...
14 December 2023
What can you learn from international travel advisories?
Cautious US travelers are cognizant of and check the US State Department’s travel advisory system before...
9 December 2023
How to Travel Safely and Solo with Kids
For decades, the number of US children living with a single parent has been rising, accompanied by declining...