Author: Damian Tysdal
Damian Tysdal is the founder of CoverTrip and a licensed travel insurance agent since 2006. He believes travel insurance should be easier to understand, and started the first travel insurance blog in 2006.
24 October 2025
What travel insurance coverage is worth buying and what you can skip!
I know, I know – last week we talked about booking holiday travel, and now I'm...
17 October 2025
How (and when) to Book Holiday Travel in 2026
The government shutdown is now in its third week, and if you're planning holiday travel, you're...
10 October 2025
Flying During the Shutdown?
In case you haven’t heard, the US federal government has shut down. If you have flights...
3 October 2025
How to Handle Travel Disruptions Like a Pro
The federal government has shut down, and while TSA agents and air traffic controllers are classified...
19 September 2025
How to Upgrade Your Flight On the Cheap
Flying in premium cabins doesn't have to cost a fortune if you know the right strategies...
13 September 2025
Smart Travel Strategies for Wandering without an Itinerary
The beauty of spontaneous city exploration doesn't mean throwing all preparation out the window – it...
6 September 2025
How to Manage a Medical Emergency Abroad
While proper preparation is crucial (including having comprehensive travel insurance with pre-existing medical condition coverage if needed, creating...
29 August 2025
Your Essential Vacation Rental Checkout List
Here's an important tip: Vacation rental owners love sloppy renters. Why? because of the extra add-on...
22 August 2025
International Security is Different (and it’s a problem)
If you've gotten comfortable with TSA procedures in the United States, prepare for a reality check...
16 August 2025
Why Smart Travelers Travel Slow After 50
The travel industry has conditioned us to believe that a successful vacation means cramming as many...