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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Guide to Authentic and Safe Adventures Away from the Crowds 18 April 2025

Guide to Authentic and Safe Adventures Away from the Crowds

Most traditional guidebooks and major travel websites lead everyone to the same overcrowded destinations. While iconic...

Airport Security in Half the Time 11 April 2025

Airport Security in Half the Time

Airport security is getting a major overhaul in 2025 and the changes are catching even the...

Don’t Get Separated! A Family Guide to Airline Seating 4 April 2025

Don’t Get Separated! A Family Guide to Airline Seating

Traveling with family members across generations presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to airline seating....

What to do when your flight is diverted 28 March 2025

What to do when your flight is diverted

Last week’s complete shutdown of one of the busiest airports in the world had wide-reaching effects....

How to Add ‘free’ Countries to Your Travel Itinerary 22 March 2025

How to Add ‘free’ Countries to Your Travel Itinerary

Ever wished you could visit two destinations for the price of one flight? That's exactly what...

How to Safely Navigate Security with Medication 16 March 2025

How to Safely Navigate Security with Medication

Medicine is complicated, and traveling with it can be a challenge both coming and going! Not...

Debunking 6 Common Travel Myths 7 March 2025

Debunking 6 Common Travel Myths

We all love a good travel hack—those insider tips that promise to save us money and...

What to do if you lose your passport 28 February 2025

What to do if you lose your passport

Lost your passport while traveling abroad? As experienced travelers know, even the most carefully planned trips...

How do you plan a retirementmoon? 22 February 2025

How do you plan a retirementmoon?

Move over, honeymoons and babymoons - there's a new celebratory travel trend, and it’s quickly capturing...

How do you pack for a safe cruise? 15 February 2025

How do you pack for a safe cruise?

Packing for a cruise involves more than just swimsuits, flip flops, and sunscreen. Smart travelers know...