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
A guide to booking separate tickets
6 December
5 tips to skip the holiday travel chaos
29 November
Turbulence facts every traveler should know
22 November
9 September 2013
Do I need travel insurance for the Virgin Islands?
Travel insurance encompasses a range of coverage including cancellation, baggage loss, medical emergencies, evacuations and more....
6 September 2013
How Travel Insurance Fights Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing global concern. It’s a crime that crosses borders very quickly and...
30 August 2013
7 Steps to Keep a Teen Safe Abroad
As excited as any teenager is to travel without parental supervision, a trip abroad can be...
27 August 2013
What type of travel insurance should I buy?
Travelers often ask us, “What type of travel insurance should I get for my trip?” and...
27 August 2013
What Does Travel Accident Insurance Cover?
Travel accident insurance is a specialized type of travel insurance plan. Essentially, it acts as life...
23 August 2013
3 Tips to Buy the Right Type of Travel Insurance
Travelers often ask us what type of travel insurance they need for their particular trip. Essentially,...
17 August 2013
Is Travel Insurance ‘Secondary’ Coverage?
Travel insurance plans often list some coverage as ‘secondary’ and we’ve had many readers ask us...
16 August 2013
A Safe Cruise Checklist for Seniors, Families, and Couples
In the wake of a reported rise in crimes at sea and introduced in late July,...
9 August 2013
6 Tips to Avoid and Treat Traveler’s Diarrhea
One item no traveler wants to pick up on their trip is an uncomfortable illness. It’s...
7 August 2013
Does Travel Insurance Cover Giving Birth?
We’ve recently had some questions from readers who want to know whether travel insurance cover giving...