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
How to Travel with Medications Safely
26 September
How to Upgrade Your Flight On the Cheap
19 September
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...
31 May 2025
How to Outsmart Airport Thieves
Airport theft has evolved into an increasingly sophisticated threat, and it’s not just your purse or...
23 May 2025
How to fight a rental car damage scam
The travel news is full of rental car scams and some of the recent ones are...
16 May 2025
How to Pack Everything You Need (And Nothing You Don’t)
Lost and damaged luggage claims are soaring, checked bag fees keep climbing, and airlines are cracking down on...
9 May 2025
How to Enjoy the Airport Experience Again
Today's airports offer more amenities and services than ever before, making comfort and safety easily accessible...