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
5 August 2013
Is Travel Insurance the same as Health Insurance?
Travel insurance has some benefits that are similar to health insurance, but it is not the...
5 August 2013
What is a ‘trip deposit date’?
The trip deposit date is any date on which you paid for any portion of an...
1 August 2013
Is Travel Insurance Necessary?
As you might expect, the answer to this one is ‘It depends.’ When someone asks us...
1 August 2013
Is Travel Insurance Necessary for Europe?
As you might expect, the answer to this one is ‘It depends.’ When someone asks us...
1 August 2013
Is Travel Insurance Worth the Cost?
Determining whether travel insurance is worth the cost or not comes down to how much you...
31 July 2013
Does Travel Insurance Include Repatriation?
Yes, travel insurance includes repatriation as described within the medical evacuation coverage of your travel insurance...
27 July 2013
7 Tips for Insuring a Round-the-World Trip
It’s the ultimate dream for travelers of all ages - circling the globe, stopping where your...
20 July 2013
6 Tips to Insuring Travel by Train
Train travel is far more common in other countries than it is in the U.S. and...
18 July 2013
Does Travel Insurance Cover Volcano Eruptions?
In recent years, several high-profile volcanic eruptions have caused flight disruptions, travel delays, and travel restrictions...
13 July 2013
Buying Travel Insurance When You’re Sick
Sometimes, when a person receives a medical diagnosis, they’re compelled to book that trip they’ve been...