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
Safe Solo Travel: A Guide for 2025
31 January
How to Plan a Multigenerational Trip
24 January
5 TSA Changes for 2025
17 January
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...
13 May 2011
Getting a U.S. Passport
A U.S. Passport is the definitive U.S. identification and necessary for travel outside the U.S. borders,...
13 May 2011
How is a Passport Card Different from a Passport?
The Real ID Act requires that all stat-issued identification documents meet a minimum set of security...
13 May 2011
8 Coverages that Might Surprise You
Even those who understand and work with travel insurance on a regular basis are occasionally surprised...
11 May 2011
How to buy travel insurance
The process of buying travel insurance is easy and relatively quick (it takes only a few...