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Tom Bartel

Minneapolis
As seen in: Travel Past 50, The Minnesota Star Tribune, spamhaus.org, SC Media, AIThority
Former publisher from Minneapolis/Saint Paul. I tweet about all things that interest me, including journalism and travel.
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How to Use an eSIM for International Travel: A Step-by-Step Guide for Travelers Over 50

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By Tom Bartel
| Travel Past 50
Getting an eSIM for you phone before you go will make your trip much more pleasant – and will save you money. This post contains may contain affiliate links and/or paid partnerships for eSIM providers we recommend. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission or fee at no extra cost to you. Not too long ago I was scrolling through the contact list on my phone, and I realized I had about six entries for myself. Tom-Indonesia, Tom-Italy, Tom-Spain, Tom-Turkey, Tom-Thailand, Tom-Australia.
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Wise Debit Card for Travel: How to Get It, Fund It, and Use It Abroad

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By Tom Bartel
| Travel Past 50
The Wise debit card should be among your financial tools when you travel abroad. This post is part of our Travel Skills for Travelers Over 50 guide — including everything we've learned about managing money, avoiding fees, and getting the best exchange rates when you travel internationally.
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Things to Do in Lisbon, Portugal: Museums, Food, and Hidden Gems

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By Tom Bartel
| Travel Past 50
The UNESCO World Heritage site of the Belém Tower. We've been to Lisbon three times over 14 years, and it keeps surprising us. A city that was essentially rebuilt after a catastrophic 1755 earthquake, it wears its layers — Moorish, maritime, dictatorship, contemporary democracy — with a particular grace. Here's what to do with a few days there.
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