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
7 January 2022
What if you get COVID while traveling?
We’ve all gotten used to an endless array of hygienic measures, mask mandates, pre-travel testing, and...
31 December 2021
Flight booking mistakes even experienced travelers make
There’s a lot to think about when you're booking a flight, and it’s not just about...
24 December 2021
Top checked bag tips for every traveler
According to a 2019 report by Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques, or SITA, over 4 billion travelers...
17 December 2021
Tricks for getting through the airport faster
Airports around the world have nearly returned to pre-pandemic traffic levels and with staffing levels still low, that...
10 December 2021
What it’s like to plan a trip to Europe right now
Stepping in for Damian this week is contributing writer, Virginia who shares advice for planning a...
3 December 2021
Travel Insurance Claims: The Complete Guide
The reason for any type of insurance is having protection against the potential for big financial...
3 December 2021
Your new winter travel planning checklist
This page is your winter travel planning checklist for any year. With the Thanksgiving holidays behind...
26 November 2021
Tips for Finding Cheap Christmas Flights
The period between Christmas and New Year's day is typically one of the most expensive times...
20 November 2021
Everything you need to know about mistake fares
Here’s a term that may be new to you: a mistake fare is a ticket that is sold...
13 November 2021
How to avoid hidden airline fees
Unwitting travelers constantly overpay for all kinds of things, often in the form of pesky fees....