Author: Damian Tysdal
Damian Tysdal is the founder of CoverTrip and a licensed travel insurance agent since 2006. He believes travel insurance should be easier to understand, and started the first travel insurance blog in 2006.
24 April 2012
Best and Worst Times to Visit the Bahamas
The Bahamas is one of the most popular travel destinations of the Caribbean with 700 islands...
20 April 2012
Avoiding Rental Car Break-ins and Thefts
Thieves that live in tourist areas know that rental cars are often full of cameras, iPads,...
13 April 2012
Safe Drinking Water Tips for Travelers
Waterborne diseases are a real risk for international travelers visiting countries with less-than-adequate sanitation and for...
4 April 2012
Top 6 Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag on Long Distance Trips
Most travelers want to make the most of their time when they arrive after a long...
22 March 2012
The Real Danger of Flying? DVT, also known as Economy Class Syndrome
March is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness month and we thought it a good time to...
10 March 2012
You’ve just been asked for a bribe, now what do you do?
Contrary to the popular belief of some inexperienced travelers, bribing is not a tool used exclusively...
5 March 2012
Don’t Let an Insect Bite Ruin Your Health on Your Next Vacation or Business Trip
The list of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases is populated with really scary ones. Some of these...
28 February 2012
Watch Out for Counterfeit Drugs on your Trip
Drugs sold outside the U.S. may not meet the same standards for quality that are regulated...
17 February 2012
Put down the Ink. Pencil your Passport Emergency Contact Instead
Have you ever noticed that the identification page of your passport – that's the one with your...
10 February 2012
Check the US State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings
Travel Advisory and Guidance One of the first steps every traveler should make when planning a...