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
5 Steps to Digital Safety When You Travel
27 February
The Rise of the Micro-Retirement
20 February
27 February 2026
5 Steps to Digital Safety When You Travel
When we think of travel safety, we used to think of money belts and hotel safes....
20 February 2026
The Rise of the Micro-Retirement
For years, the gold standard of travel was the "grand tour"—a whirlwind of packing, unpacking, and...
13 February 2026
The Anti-Spring Break Blueprint for Savvy Travelers
If you’re like me, you’ve been staring at the last of the February slush and counting...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...