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
The New Border Rules (and a Secret Shortcut Home)
17 September
Does travel insurance cover prescription drugs?
13 September
13 August 2023
What’s going on with hotels and rentals now?
This summer, hotels and rentals have come up with some truly awful ways to piss off...
3 August 2023
Fearless and informed: smart tips for solo travelers
People travel for all sorts of very individualized reasons: a chance to break out of the...
27 July 2023
Hot Tips for Traveling in Scorching Temperatures
How does sitting in a big tin can on a tarmac in 115-degree heatwave with no air...
20 July 2023
How to avoid an in-flight medical emergency on your next trip
Your upcoming trip should be a smooth and enjoyable experience, but unexpected medical emergencies can arise...
13 July 2023
8 TSA Rules You Have to Know
These days, it can feel like getting through security is the final hurdle before you can...
7 July 2023
How to avoid pickpockets and muggers when you travel
Some of my friends just returned (safely, thank you) from a trip to Tulum, Mexico. One...
29 June 2023
Pain-free flights: how to avoid aches and pains on long flights
A few weeks ago, on a relatively weird and winding path (7 flights, two in first...
23 June 2023
Surf the skies: unlock the secrets of airplane Wi-Fi for in-flight connectivity
Not long ago, it was normal to get on a flight and understand that you were...
10 June 2023
Missing bag? Fear not – handle it like a pro
If you’ve ever stood at the baggage carousel while everyone on your flight snags their bags...
2 June 2023
How to keep your money safe while traveling
Money matters have always been complicated for travelers, and advances in technology only go so far....