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
26 January 2024
How do you know your flight is safe?
Images and videos of planes on fire and gaping holes in aircraft may be undermining your confidence in air travel―and...
19 January 2024
Are you ready to try ecotourism?
Who could say no to spending their vacation in the clean open air, surrounded by beautiful...
10 January 2024
How to stay ahead of canceled flights
Last week, thousands of passengers faced unexpected flight cancellations due to severe winter weather. Unfortunately, the list...
5 January 2024
Bags late to the carousel? You could get miles.
Many travelers skip checking bags for so many reasons. When I’m returning from a trip, and...
29 December 2023
8+ Things You Should Photograph On Every Trip
We all document our trips with our phones and DSLRs, taking pictures of our travel partners,...
22 December 2023
5 Things Missing from Your Travel Abroad Checklist
A steady stream of natural disasters and war news is a tough reality check for travelers...
14 December 2023
What can you learn from international travel advisories?
Cautious US travelers are cognizant of and check the US State Department’s travel advisory system before...
9 December 2023
How to Travel Safely and Solo with Kids
For decades, the number of US children living with a single parent has been rising, accompanied by declining...
24 November 2023
List of Favorite Travel Gear
This list of favorite things is focused on unique travel items that help guarantee your travel safety,...
17 November 2023
How to get on a flight when you lost your ID
Your stomach drops, your scalp itches, your palms sweat, and normal breathing stops. Oh crap! You’ve...