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 do you pack for a safe cruise?
15 February
Safe Solo Travel: A Guide for 2025
31 January
13 September 2024
How to Avoid Culinary Catastrophies
Without a doubt, one of the best and most talked-about parts of any trip is the...
6 September 2024
How to stay connected with an eSIM
Goodness gracious, technology moves quickly, doesn’t it? The last few years really advanced our abilities to...
31 August 2024
How not to get hacked at your hotel
From checking emails to streaming shows, hotel guests can rely on the internet for various needs,...
23 August 2024
How mindful travelers can make a difference with overtourism
In addition to navigating strikes, travelers this summer have had to be cautious of mass tourism...
16 August 2024
Top 5 Vacation Rental Mistakes
Planning your dream trip at a vacation rental? Hold up! Before you click "Book Now" on...
9 August 2024
5 things to do immediately after a long flight
Ever taken one of the longest flights in the world? Here are some of the longest:...
2 August 2024
Smart Tips for Handling Flight Delays and Cancellations
Last week was simply awful for air travelers. The combination of Microsoft’s CrowdStrike global IT outage (the largest...
27 July 2024
How to Avoid Hotel Junk Fees
Last month, the US House of Representatives passed the No Hidden Fees Act, which targets what the travel...
20 July 2024
Essential Tips for Handling a Lost or Broken Phone While Traveling
Our phones are central to travel planning and coordination. They hold our itineraries, tickets, reservations, emergency...
5 July 2024
What can you do about pesky airline luggage fees?
Since the start of 2024, airlines have quietly been raising their baggage fees to the point that it...