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.

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A Safe Cruise Checklist for Seniors, Families, and Couples 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,...

6 Tips to Avoid and Treat Traveler’s Diarrhea 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...

Does Travel Insurance Cover Giving Birth? 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...

Is Travel Insurance the same as Health Insurance? 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...

What is a ‘trip deposit date’? 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...

Is Travel Insurance Necessary? 1 August 2013

Is Travel Insurance Necessary?

As you might expect, the answer to this one is ‘It depends.’ When someone asks us...

Is Travel Insurance Necessary for Europe? 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...

Is Travel Insurance Worth the Cost? 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...

Does Travel Insurance Include Repatriation? 31 July 2013

Does Travel Insurance Include Repatriation?

Yes, travel insurance includes repatriation as described within the medical evacuation coverage of your travel insurance...

7 Tips for Insuring a Round-the-World Trip 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...