Travel Past 50 https://travelpast50.com/ For those who've been around Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:25:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://travelpast50.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-tp50-icon-150x150.jpg Travel Past 50 https://travelpast50.com/ 32 32 How to Use an eSIM for International Travel: A Step-by-Step Guide for Travelers Over 50 https://travelpast50.com/how-use-esim-for-travel/ https://travelpast50.com/how-use-esim-for-travel/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:57:31 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=41782 Skip the airport SIM kiosk and the roaming bill. Our step-by-step guide to setting up an eSIM for travel, tested across 85+ countries.

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]]> https://travelpast50.com/how-use-esim-for-travel/feed/ 0 Good Habits to Tune Up Your Travel Mindset https://travelpast50.com/habits-to-tune-up-your-travel-mindset/ https://travelpast50.com/habits-to-tune-up-your-travel-mindset/#respond Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:26:03 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=41761 What keeps your travel curiosity alive between trips? We asked expert travelers from around the world. Their answers turned out to be less about dreaming of travel, and more about building the habits — curiosity, skill, memory, connection — that make you better at travel itself. Here's what they told us.

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]]> https://travelpast50.com/international-travel-safety-tips/feed/ 0 The Wise Debit Card for Travel: How to Get It, Fund It, and Use It Abroad https://travelpast50.com/wise-card-travel/ https://travelpast50.com/wise-card-travel/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:19:40 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=41684 The Wise debit card gives you the real exchange rate in 200+ countries with no foreign transaction fees. Here's exactly how to set it up, fund it, and use it.

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]]> https://travelpast50.com/wise-card-travel/feed/ 0 Things to Do in Lisbon, Portugal: Museums, Food, and Hidden Gems https://travelpast50.com/things-to-do-lisbon-portugal/ https://travelpast50.com/things-to-do-lisbon-portugal/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:29 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=35259 Portugal's vibrant capital of Lisbon features a rich history, delicious cuisine, and a lively arts and culture scene. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or just someone looking to soak in the local culture, Lisbon has something for everyone.

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]]> https://travelpast50.com/things-to-do-lisbon-portugal/feed/ 2 Sailing Alaska’s Inner Passage: The Small-Ship Cruise Experience https://travelpast50.com/sailing-alaska-inner-passage-small-ship-cruise/ https://travelpast50.com/sailing-alaska-inner-passage-small-ship-cruise/#respond Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:28:06 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=41607 A small-ship cruise through the Inner Passage, with an itinerary taking us to small towns, remote glaciers, beautiful scenery and active wildlife, provides a coherent introduction to Alaska, its native cultures, and the American Cruise Lines ship experience that made it possible.

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]]> https://travelpast50.com/global-entry-program/feed/ 0 Glacier Bay National Park: Ice, History, and the Tlingit People https://travelpast50.com/glacier-bay-national-park-ice-history-tlingit-people/ https://travelpast50.com/glacier-bay-national-park-ice-history-tlingit-people/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:05:42 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=41519 Kris spent 36 hours in Glacier Bay — and came away astonished. Her guide covers the glaciers, the Huna Tlingit history, the wildlife, and how to visit by cruise or on your own.

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]]> https://travelpast50.com/sitka-national-historical-park/feed/ 0 Best Travel Insurance for Travelers Over 50 (and Over 70) https://travelpast50.com/travel-insurance-over-50/ https://travelpast50.com/travel-insurance-over-50/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:24:24 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=41244 Medicare doesn't cover you abroad. Kris and Tom's guide to the best travel insurance for travelers over 50 and over 70 — including pre-existing conditions.

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