Travel insurance articles

By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 19 August 2022

In shortShorter pieces on travel safety, trip planning, claims and travel insurance news, going back to 2006. For the complete answer on a subject, the guides are the place; for one question, the answers.

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How to Safely Connect to Wi-Fi 19 Aug 2022
When at home, you can control the Wi-Fi situation. In a hotel or other lodging, you need to do things differently to safely connect to Wi-Fi.
Tips to handle flight cancellations like a pro 12 Aug 2022
As the summer of cancellations drags on, here's how to handle flight cancellations like the pros do.
Wipe down the germiest travel surfaces, or else 4 Aug 2022
What do you need to know about germy travel surfaces to avoid bacteria while traveling? Read on to find out!
How to avoid monkeypox on your next trip 29 Jul 2022
Just as we started to put COVID behind us, along comes another virus. Here's what every travelers needs to know about monkeypox right now.
How to protect a Bleisure trip 22 Jul 2022
Business+leisure=bleisure. If you're traveling for work and tack on a few extra days, maybe with the family, how do you protect that trip?
How to safely lose your luggage 15 Jul 2022
Even in the best of travel times, luggage gets lost. Here's how to safely lose your luggage and keep your trip on track.
How to safely sleep on a plane 8 Jul 2022
Seat structure, cabin conditions, and more conspire against even the best sleepers. Here are science-backed ways to sleep on a plane.
Strategies to manage travel anxiety 30 Jun 2022
There are a lot of travel situations that can cause anxiety overload. Here’s what you need to know to manage travel anxiety.
Tips for Surviving Long Flights 23 Jun 2022
Facing a long flight flight to Europe or Australia? You don't have to be uncomfortable and bored. Here's how to survive long flights.
How to check the weather before you travel 16 Jun 2022
The risk of storms, hurricanes, and wildfires is highest in the summer. Here's how to check the weather before your next trip.
Stuck with a nonrefundable hotel room? See these surefire ways to get a refund 12 Jun 2022
Hotels don't make it easy, but it IS possible to get a refund on a nonrefundable hotel room. Here are three surefire tricks to get a refund.
Secrets for a safe bike tour anywhere in the world 2 Jun 2022
One pandemic trend has caught on like wildfire with travelers. Bike tours have caught on in a big way. Here's how to keep your bike tour safe.
5 steps to mitigate a hot summer travel mess 27 May 2022
Strap in! The summer travel season is going to be a bumpy ride. Here are five tips to help minimize summer travel chaos.
How to get a bereavement fare 20 May 2022
When a loved one passes, you may need to buy a last-minute flight. Here's what you need to know about bereavement fares and how to get one.
How to protect yourself from rental car damage scams 13 May 2022
Most travelers take pictures of their rental car, but it's not enough to protect yourself from rental car damage scams. Here's what to do.
2 reasons to book international trips on domestic carriers 5 May 2022
Sure, international carriers have a better product, but here's why US travelers should book international trips on domestic carriers.
What is a “skiplagged flight” and is it legit? 28 Apr 2022
Here's a travel hack that escaped us. It's called skiplagging, aka hidden city ticketing, and it's loved by travelers, but hated by airlines.
How to choose between hard or soft luggage 22 Apr 2022
In the market for a new travel bag? Here's how to choose between hard or soft luggage from the experts who travel a lot.
Eco-friendly Travel Gadgets and Tips 14 Apr 2022
If you're interested in making your trips more sustainable, here are some of the coolest eco-friendly travel gadgets and tips.
What is the best time to book a flight? 7 Apr 2022
"What is the best time to book a flight?" So many experts, opinions, and data. Here's what our research found.

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