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
A guide to booking separate tickets
6 December
5 tips to skip the holiday travel chaos
29 November
Turbulence facts every traveler should know
22 November
9 June 2011
Hurricane Season Travel Tools
Web Sites The National Hurricane Center Visit Site The NHC is the place to find the...
7 June 2011
Hurricane Season Travel 2023: The Complete Guide
When is hurricane season? Official hurricane season datesMonths with most/fewest hurricanesDifference between storm types Where do...
1 June 2011
Trip Cost of $0 is too risky
What do we mean by ‘trip cost of $0?’ It means purchasing a comprehensive package travel...
1 June 2011
What is Primary vs. Secondary Medical Coverage?
Travel insurance plans offer primary travel medical coverage or secondary medical coverage, so what does that mean exactly?...
1 June 2011
Seniors Beware: Medicare doesn’t cover you outside the U.S.
Original Medicare is a fee-for-service health insurance plan managed by the U.S. Federal government. On top of...
18 May 2011
What if you have a medical emergency while traveling?
If a medical emergency occurs during your trip: Seek medical attention. In the event of a...
18 May 2011
Why should I buy travel medical if health care is ‘Free’ abroad?
Most Americans are aware of the differences in health care between the U.S. and other countries...
13 May 2011
Safe Travel Tips from the US State Department
The US State Department has recommended the following tips for safe travel. What to take with...
13 May 2011
How the State Department helps US Travelers in a Crisis
US travelers receive their passports and vital travel information from the Bureau of Consular Affairs, US...
13 May 2011
How to get your Passport Replaced when you are Traveling
If your passport is lost or stolen while traveling outside the U.S., you are required to...