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
Savvy Travelers Skip Customs with Global Entry
19 December
SSSS on Your Boarding Pass, Now What?
12 December
16 June 2022
How to check the weather before you travel
So, you’ve got the perfect trip booked and you’re waiting for the day you can leave....
12 June 2022
Stuck with a nonrefundable hotel room? See these surefire ways to get a refund
In the spring and summer of the early pandemic (2020 ring a bell?) travel suddenly became...
2 June 2022
Secrets for a safe bike tour anywhere in the world
One trend inspired by the pandemic and the sustainability movement has become firmly entrenched in traveler’s...
27 May 2022
5 steps to mitigate a hot summer travel mess
Please remember the sacrifice of those who died for the United States of America this Memorial...
20 May 2022
How to get a bereavement fare
When a loved one passes away, you may need to book a last-minute flight ... and...
13 May 2022
How to protect yourself from rental car damage scams
Damage to rental cars is a common travel problem and it's the root of some rental car...
5 May 2022
2 reasons to book international trips on domestic carriers
The annual competition for world’s best airlines takes place every fall. The 2022 World Airline Awards event will...
28 April 2022
What is a “skiplagged flight” and is it legit?
We’re big fans of useful travel hacks, especially when we’re trying to go as a family....
22 April 2022
How to choose between hard or soft luggage
Ready to buy a new suitcase? Ask any traveler whether they prefer a hard or soft...
14 April 2022
Eco-friendly Travel Gadgets and Tips
What started as a protest movement after a massive oil spill off the central coast of...