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.Recent Posts
17 July 2011
Culture Shock 101: A Guide to Culture Shock
Similar to language, the rules and customs that define a person’s culture are learned early and...
13 June 2011
Check Out Hurricane Maps Tracked By The National Hurricane Center
What is the Best Hurricane Tracking Website? The National Hurricane Center tracks all tropical storms throughout...
11 June 2011
Where is the Hurricane Zone? Know your Evacuation Zone!
About Hurricane Zones Despite the devastation caused by hurricanes in recent years, the Atlantic hurricane zone...
11 June 2011
Does Travel Insurance Cover Hurricanes? The Complete Guide
Yes, travel insurance covers hurricanes, and the details decide whether you get paid. A plan bought...
11 June 2011
What compensation do travel suppliers provide for hurricanes?
As with any travel purchase, the onus is on the customer to understand what you are...
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?...
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...
11 May 2011
Protecting your Identity when you Travel
Whether you are traveling for business or fun, your risk of identity theft increases simply because...
6 May 2011
What’s the difference between 24-hour AD&D and Flight Accident AD&D?
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is one of the less understood benefits in travel insurance...