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.
20 June 2026
The golden rule for safe summer beach trips
You want a beachy summer without the hurricane nonsense, right? Summer is classic for spending time...
12 June 2026
How to avoid the most common flying risks month by month.
If you talk to most travelers about flight disruptions, they immediately picture a snowstorm in January. It...
5 June 2026
How to Score Better, Safer Airline Seats Without Paying Premium Fees
Despite war, exploding fuel prices, and viral outbreaks that might convince travelers to stay home this...
29 May 2026
Beyond the Levels Numbers: How to Spot Travel Risks
It can be frustrating to try to plan a trip when the news cycle feels miles...
22 May 2026
The Ultimate Summer Road Trip Safety Guide
If you have looked at flight prices for July or August lately, you might have felt...
15 May 2026
Fuel Spikes & Airline Woes
Gosh, it has been a whirlwind sort of year for travelers. Between the headlines coming out...
8 May 2026
Facial Scans and 3-Hour Lines? New EU Rules
If you have a trip to Europe planned for this summer, the arrival process will look...
1 May 2026
Will it be too ‘Hot’ to travel this summer?
Last summer wasn't an anomaly; it was a preview of the risk that’s now apparent in...
24 April 2026
Don’t Run for the Gate! Your Guide to Stress-Free Connections in 2026
We have all seen it or endured it. The passenger sprinting through the terminal, dodging travelers...
10 April 2026
TSA’s New Biometrics: 3 ways to stay in control
If you’ve walked through a major airport lately, you’ve likely noticed something missing: the TSA agent...