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.
8 March 2024
How to become a one-bag traveler, or else
Are you one of those travelers who has relied on fanny packs, concealed backpacks, and hacks...
29 February 2024
3 Steps to germ-proof your airplane seat
It’s the season for colds and flu, plus COVID and the newer-to-awareness virus: respiratory syncytial virus...
23 February 2024
Mastering the art and science of sleep when you travel
You put your body through some serious things when you travel: uncomfortable seats, ear-splitting noise, unpleasant...
16 February 2024
How to book a hotel without getting scammed
Cyberattackers are significantly innovating their tactics and targeting the travel and hospitality industries. Some recent examples:...
1 February 2024
Unpacking the latest travel visa rules
If you hold an American passport, you’re probably used to traveling internationally fairly easily. The pandemic...
26 January 2024
How do you know your flight is safe?
Images and videos of planes on fire and gaping holes in aircraft may be undermining your confidence in air travel―and...
19 January 2024
Are you ready to try ecotourism?
Who could say no to spending their vacation in the clean open air, surrounded by beautiful...
10 January 2024
How to stay ahead of canceled flights
Last week, thousands of passengers faced unexpected flight cancellations due to severe winter weather. Unfortunately, the list...
5 January 2024
Bags late to the carousel? You could get miles.
Many travelers skip checking bags for so many reasons. When I’m returning from a trip, and...
29 December 2023
8+ Things You Should Photograph On Every Trip
We all document our trips with our phones and DSLRs, taking pictures of our travel partners,...