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
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10 August 2012
6 Foreign Travel Bathroom Safety Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Every traveler has a few good bathroom stories, but let’s face it: there are significant variations...
3 August 2012
5 Techniques to Keep Valuables Safe while Traveling
When you’re planning a trip, it’s important to carefully think about the things of value you’ll...
27 July 2012
What’s in your Travel Medical Kit?
Some time ago, we recommended preparing for a personal medical emergency with a travel medical portfolio,...
20 July 2012
Safe Travelers Love Money Belts
Pickpockets call the back pocket, the ‘sucker pocket’ because it’s simply the easiest to snatch from....
13 July 2012
Should You Get an International Driving Permit?
First, a little history. Way back in 1949, the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic established...
9 July 2012
7 Reasons for Trip Interruption Coverage
Let’s start by explaining what a trip interruption is, shall we? In travel insurance terms, a trip...
5 July 2012
Avoiding Norovirus on Vacation: It’s Not Just a Cruise Ship Problem
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that often gets big headlines when there are outbreaks on...
29 June 2012
Packing Smart: Best Tips from Travel Experts
As airlines increase fees for every checked bag and the TSA makes liquids difficult to pack,...
23 June 2012
Your Personal Computer Travel Safety Guidelines Checklist
A recent traveler warning by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center highlights the fact that now,...
16 June 2012
Clever Uses for Extra Passport Photos
These days, the sheer effort of getting safely through airport security with all our belongings intact...