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
10 October 2025
Flying During the Shutdown?
In case you haven’t heard, the US federal government has shut down. If you have flights...
3 October 2025
How to Handle Travel Disruptions Like a Pro
The federal government has shut down, and while TSA agents and air traffic controllers are classified...
19 September 2025
How to Upgrade Your Flight On the Cheap
Flying in premium cabins doesn't have to cost a fortune if you know the right strategies...
13 September 2025
Smart Travel Strategies for Wandering without an Itinerary
The beauty of spontaneous city exploration doesn't mean throwing all preparation out the window – it...
6 September 2025
How to Manage a Medical Emergency Abroad
While proper preparation is crucial (including having comprehensive travel insurance with pre-existing medical condition coverage if needed, creating...
29 August 2025
Your Essential Vacation Rental Checkout List
Here's an important tip: Vacation rental owners love sloppy renters. Why? because of the extra add-on...
22 August 2025
International Security is Different (and it’s a problem)
If you've gotten comfortable with TSA procedures in the United States, prepare for a reality check...
16 August 2025
Why Smart Travelers Travel Slow After 50
The travel industry has conditioned us to believe that a successful vacation means cramming as many...
2 July 2025
Freedom to Fly: These Rules Protect Your Trip in 2026
Air travel disruptions are an unfortunate reality of flying. Whether weather issues, staffing shortages, or mechanical...
19 June 2025
How to travel safely with food allergies
Studies have shown that families with a food-allergic child tend to limit the number of vacations...