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.Recent Posts
What El Niño Means for Your Fall and Winter Travel
30 September
The Safe Traveler’s Guide to Public Wi-Fi
23 September
7 March 2025
Debunking 6 Common Travel Myths
We all love a good travel hack—those insider tips that promise to save us money and...
28 February 2025
What to do if you lose your passport
Lost your passport while traveling abroad? As experienced travelers know, even the most carefully planned trips...
22 February 2025
How do you plan a retirementmoon?
Move over, honeymoons and babymoons - there's a new celebratory travel trend, and it’s quickly capturing...
15 February 2025
How do you pack for a safe cruise?
Packing for a cruise involves more than just swimsuits, flip flops, and sunscreen. Smart travelers know...
8 February 2025
AI vs Travel Agent: Which is Best for Trip Planning?
Remember when planning a trip meant visiting the library or bookstore for a bunch of travel...
31 January 2025
Safe Solo Travel: A Guide for 2026
More travelers than ever are discovering the freedom and excitement of exploring the world on their...
24 January 2025
How to Plan a Multigenerational Trip
If you’ve ever planned a family trip that spans three (or more!) generations, you know it’s...
17 January 2025
TSA Rules Right Now: REAL ID, the $45 Fee, Shoes On, and What Still Comes Out of Your Bag
Airport security changed more in the last eighteen months than in the ten years before it....
10 January 2025
9 Tips for Safe Travel in 2026
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to prepare for a new year of travel....
27 December 2024
How to spot fake travel reviews
When was the last time you booked or bought something without checking the reviews first? It’s...