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By Damian Tysdal, licensed travel insurance agent since 2006 · Updated 10 May 2013

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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6 Tips to Keep a Hurricane from Ruining your Caribbean Vacation 10 May 2013
What if you have a planned Caribbean vacation and a hurricane is brewing? Here's how to keep a hurricane from ruining your vacation.
5 Tips to Prepare for Travel to a Dangerous Country 4 May 2013
What do you need to know and plan for to travel to a risky place? See these tips to prepare for travel to a 'dangerous' country.
6 Travel Money Tips for Your Next Trip Abroad 26 Apr 2013
What are your favorite tips for getting and managing money when you travel? Here are the latest travel money tips from experts
Brushing up on Pickpocket Facts and Skills 13 Apr 2013
Before your next trip, brush up on your pickpocket facts and learn to spot the latest tactics. It could save your wallet, passport, and more.
8 Items to Pack in your Cruise Ship Emergency Kit 5 Apr 2013
What happens if your cruise ship loses power or runs aground? It happens. Here's what to pack in your cruise ship emergency kit.
4 Rules for Getting and Carrying Travel Money Safely Abroad 15 Mar 2013
When you're traveling, how do you safely get and carry your travel money? There are four simple rules for staying safe with travel cash.
3 Places for the Best Travel Health and Safety Info 8 Mar 2013
Where can a traveler get the best travel health and safety information? Not just any info, but the best. We've got the list right here.
How Not to Get Robbed on the Street in a Foreign Country 1 Mar 2013
Pickpockets, thieves, and scammers are everywhere and they target travelers. Here's how not to get robbed in a foreign country.
6 Smart Packing Tips for Winter Weather Travel Delays 22 Feb 2013
Winter travel delays - ugh! No one likes them. Here are the smart packing tips for winter weather travel to follow on your next trip.
Protecting your Travel Electronics 21 Feb 2013
We travel with so many these days: cameras, tablets, smartphones. Here's what you need to know about protecting travel electronics.
16 Tips to Outwit Thieves when you Travel 16 Feb 2013
Pickpockets, scammers, and sneaks - they're everywhere! Here's how to outwit thieves and keep your stuff safe on your next trip.
Volunteer Travel Insurance 8 Feb 2013
When you're volunteering, you need to be sure you're safe. Here's what you need to know about volunteer travel insurance before you go.
10 Taxi Safety for Travelers – CoverTrip 1 Feb 2013
Concerned about taxi safety? Taxi safety for travelers is a big deal. Here are the top 10 taxi safety tips for your next trip.
7 Tips to Lighten your Load on your Next Trip 25 Jan 2013
The ultimate goal of packing is to arrive with what you need for your trip. Here's how to lighten your load and still have everything.
How to Avoid Getting Mugged while Traveling 19 Jan 2013
The last thing you want or need when you're on a trip is to get mugged. Here's how to avoid getting mugged while traveling.
How to Prevent Serious Cash Losses with a Fake Travel Wallet 12 Jan 2013
How do you prevent serious cash losses when you travel? Sometimes called a muggers wallet, a fake travel wallet can do the trick.
6 Steps to Avoid Food Poisoning While Traveling 5 Jan 2013
Food poisoning is awful and even more so when you're on a trip. Here are the steps to avoid food poisoning while traveling.
7 Passport Travel Safety Tips 29 Dec 2012
How do you keep your passport safe when you travel? Here are the latest and best passport travel safety tips.
7 Tips for Safer Holiday Road Trips 22 Dec 2012
The good old road trip is far from dead. Here are all the tips for a safe holiday road trip before you pack the car.
7 Ways Duct Tape Makes A Self-Reliant Traveler 15 Dec 2012
How can duct tape make your trip safer? You'll be surprised. Here are all the ways duct tape is used by self reliant travelers.

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