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
Looking Back to Travel Smarter Going Forward
26 December
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...
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...
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...
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...
28 November 2025
Non-refundable Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
Travel prices remain stubbornly high, and we're heading into one of the most unpredictable travel seasons...
21 November 2025
How to Score Real Holiday Travel Deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become major events in the travel industry, with airlines, hotels,...
14 November 2025
Smart Travelers Never Pay these Travel Fees
If you've ever booked a flight for $200 only to pay $350 after bags, seats, and...
7 November 2025
Your 7-Day Thanksgiving Travel Countdown
According to recent warnings from the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated: "With the Thanksgiving...