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.

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A traveler’s guide to airport lounge access 6 February 2026

A traveler’s guide to airport lounge access

The recent winter storms served as a stark reminder that even the best-laid travel plans can...

How to Eliminate Sneaky ‘Convenience’ Fees from your Hotel Bill 30 January 2026

How to Eliminate Sneaky ‘Convenience’ Fees from your Hotel Bill

Hidden 'convenience' fees can feel like a personal affront to a well-planned travel budget, and I...

Don’t Let AI Ruin Your Next Travel Plan 23 January 2026

Don’t Let AI Ruin Your Next Travel Plan

If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve likely seen the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Depending...

What to do if you Break Something While Traveling 16 January 2026

What to do if you Break Something While Traveling

Accidents happen, even to the most careful travelers; however, when things break these days, it can...

2026 Travel Alert: New UK & EU Entry Rules 9 January 2026

2026 Travel Alert: New UK & EU Entry Rules

For decades, Americans and Canadians enjoyed a sense of freedom when traveling to Europe. Keep your passport up...

These 10 Travel Security Tips Don’t Work Anymore 2 January 2026

These 10 Travel Security Tips Don’t Work Anymore

For decades, savvy travelers relied on these security tips: store your passport in the hotel safe, wear a...

Looking Back to Travel Smarter Going Forward 26 December 2025

Looking Back to Travel Smarter Going Forward

As we look back at the past twelve months, it’s clear that 2025 was a bit...

Savvy Travelers Skip Customs with Global Entry 19 December 2025

Savvy Travelers Skip Customs with Global Entry

If you've ever returned home from an incredible international trip only to spend an hour shuffling...

SSSS on Your Boarding Pass, Now What? 12 December 2025

SSSS on Your Boarding Pass, Now What?

If you've ever tried to check in for a flight online and been told you need...

Canceled or Delayed Due to Snow – Now What? 5 December 2025

Canceled or Delayed Due to Snow – Now What?

Winter weather doesn't just inconvenience travelers; it can completely derail carefully planned trips, leaving thousands stranded...