Travel Past 50 https://travelpast50.com/ For those who've been around Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:26:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://travelpast50.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-tp50-icon-150x150.jpg Travel Past 50 https://travelpast50.com/ 32 32 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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]]> https://travelpast50.com/slow-travelers-secret-language-class/feed/ 0 Guide to Jerez de la Frontera – Sherry, Flamenco, Horses and Food https://travelpast50.com/guide-jerez-de-la-frontera/ https://travelpast50.com/guide-jerez-de-la-frontera/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:30 +0000 https://travelpast50.com/?p=40593 Three things were born in Jerez de la Frontera: sherry, flamenco, and the Carthusian horse. Spain's Gastronomic Capital for 2026, this storied city in Cádiz province rewards curious travelers with world-class wine, extraordinary equestrian culture, and some of the best eating in Andalucía. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.

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