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.
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...
8 August 2025
Solutions to Your Summer Travel Woes
Economic uncertainty is reshaping Americans' travel plans this summer. A recent LendingTree survey revealed that more...
1 August 2025
Digital Security When Traveling
In an age where our smartphones hold our boarding passes, hotel reservations, banking apps, and travel...
25 July 2025
When to Buy Round Trip vs One Way
Remember when travel experts and agents would warn you never to book one-way international flights because...
18 July 2025
Late-breaking Travel Scams You Need to Know
Traveling opens us up to new experiences, but unfortunately, it can also expose us to sophisticated...
11 July 2025
Score Better Airplane Seats (without Elite Status)
The difference between a comfortable flight and a cramped one often comes down to your seat...
2 July 2025
Freedom to Fly: These Rules Protect Your Trip in 2025
Air travel disruptions are an unfortunate reality of flying. Whether weather issues, staffing shortages, or mechanical...
19 June 2025
How to travel safely with food allergies
Studies have shown that families with a food-allergic child tend to limit the number of vacations...
13 June 2025
Keeping Your Stuff Safe at the Water
Beach theft is becoming an increasingly concerning issue at popular destinations worldwide. In Hawaii alone, police...