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They're Trying to Sell Off the U.S. National Parks Again!
After failing in June, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is once again trying to open to door to a federal government selloff of American public lands.
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After failing in June, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is once again trying to open to door to a federal government selloff of American public lands.
www.frommers.com/tips/news/th...
They're Trying to Sell Off the U.S. National Parks Again: Your Voice…
After failing in June, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is once again trying to open to door to a federal government selloff of American public lands.
www.frommers.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
They're Trying to Sell Off the U.S. National Parks Again!
After failing in June, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is once again trying to open to door to a federal government selloff of American public lands.
www.frommers.com/tips/news/th...
After failing in June, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is once again trying to open to door to a federal government selloff of American public lands.
www.frommers.com/tips/news/th...
Visit pharmacies when you travel and stock up on both OTC and prescription drugs for cheap. Make a note of the generic names and show them to the pharmacist. I bought ten packs of Crestor for US$3 each and spent 80 cents on a box of Loperamide #cheapdrugs #halfstartravel #budgettravel #travellovers
October 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Visit pharmacies when you travel and stock up on both OTC and prescription drugs for cheap. Make a note of the generic names and show them to the pharmacist. I bought ten packs of Crestor for US$3 each and spent 80 cents on a box of Loperamide #cheapdrugs #halfstartravel #budgettravel #travellovers
Save money and plastic by refilling your water bottle from ancient local spring water fonts. These are everywhere in Europe and North Africa and locals use them daily to fill large jugs for home use. The water is fresh, cold and free #budgettravel #halfstartravel #travellovers #cheaptips #traveltips
October 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Save money and plastic by refilling your water bottle from ancient local spring water fonts. These are everywhere in Europe and North Africa and locals use them daily to fill large jugs for home use. The water is fresh, cold and free #budgettravel #halfstartravel #travellovers #cheaptips #traveltips
Airport food prices are insane. Example: in Belgrade, they charge US$23 for one burger patty atop a scoop of mashed potatoes. I always take a sandwich and a snack when traveling; it has saved me hundreds #airport #budgettravel #traveltips #halfstartravel #travellovers #budgetmeals #traveltips
October 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Airport food prices are insane. Example: in Belgrade, they charge US$23 for one burger patty atop a scoop of mashed potatoes. I always take a sandwich and a snack when traveling; it has saved me hundreds #airport #budgettravel #traveltips #halfstartravel #travellovers #budgetmeals #traveltips
One of the cheapest ways to visit US National Parks is to buy the annual America the Beautiful pass, which allows access to all parks for a carload of visitors. Anyone from any country can buy one online or at any park entrance #zion #nps #nationalpark #halfstartravel #budgettravel #travellovers
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
One of the cheapest ways to visit US National Parks is to buy the annual America the Beautiful pass, which allows access to all parks for a carload of visitors. Anyone from any country can buy one online or at any park entrance #zion #nps #nationalpark #halfstartravel #budgettravel #travellovers
I recently starting house/pet sitting to save money on lodging. Sounds promising so far. Pic is of a cottage on Mackinaw Island, 2014 #housesitting #petsitting #traveltips #travelovers #budgettravel #frugaltraveler #mackinaw #mackinac #trustedhousesitters #mindahome #housesittersuk
October 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I recently starting house/pet sitting to save money on lodging. Sounds promising so far. Pic is of a cottage on Mackinaw Island, 2014 #housesitting #petsitting #traveltips #travelovers #budgettravel #frugaltraveler #mackinaw #mackinac #trustedhousesitters #mindahome #housesittersuk
Technology has made travelling easier than ever before (there's an app for that!), but nothing replaces human contact. Don't forget why you're travelling. Every so often, lift your eyes up from your phone and talk to someone local #halfstartravel #budgettravel #traveltips #travellovers #travelapp
October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Technology has made travelling easier than ever before (there's an app for that!), but nothing replaces human contact. Don't forget why you're travelling. Every so often, lift your eyes up from your phone and talk to someone local #halfstartravel #budgettravel #traveltips #travellovers #travelapp
Houses of worship such as Ružica Church, Belgrade are either free or require a small donation and are fantastic places to view ancient architecture, mosaics and paintings. Also, they are a great place to escape the chaos of the city for a while #travellovers #halfstartravel #budgettravel #sanctuary
October 5, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Houses of worship such as Ružica Church, Belgrade are either free or require a small donation and are fantastic places to view ancient architecture, mosaics and paintings. Also, they are a great place to escape the chaos of the city for a while #travellovers #halfstartravel #budgettravel #sanctuary
The old, yet still functioning, Tatra KT4 trams. Public transport is free in Belgrade, Serbia. Public transportation is the best friend of a Half Star Traveler #travellovers #belgrade #serbia #publictransportation #budgettravel #halfstartravel #tatra #trams
October 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The old, yet still functioning, Tatra KT4 trams. Public transport is free in Belgrade, Serbia. Public transportation is the best friend of a Half Star Traveler #travellovers #belgrade #serbia #publictransportation #budgettravel #halfstartravel #tatra #trams
As frugal as I am, if I arrive late at night, in heavy rain, or in a city known for pickpocketing on public transport, I will dig deep and spring for a taxi or rideshare. Sometimes you just have to throw money at a problem #halfstartravel #budgettravel #taxi #travellovers #rideshare #travelsafety
October 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
As frugal as I am, if I arrive late at night, in heavy rain, or in a city known for pickpocketing on public transport, I will dig deep and spring for a taxi or rideshare. Sometimes you just have to throw money at a problem #halfstartravel #budgettravel #taxi #travellovers #rideshare #travelsafety
Who would have thought that Bucharest would have a dirt cheap palm oasis spa? Therme has a rainforest steam room, hydromassage, thermal baths, Jacuzzi, Dead Sea salt immersion pool...all for 917 LEI (US$22) for three hours! #spa #bucharest #romania #therme #halfstartravel #travellovers #budgettravel
October 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Who would have thought that Bucharest would have a dirt cheap palm oasis spa? Therme has a rainforest steam room, hydromassage, thermal baths, Jacuzzi, Dead Sea salt immersion pool...all for 917 LEI (US$22) for three hours! #spa #bucharest #romania #therme #halfstartravel #travellovers #budgettravel
One of my favorite ways to eat lunch while traveling is to grab a sandwich to go. Freshly baked bread, locally cured meats, cheeses, fresh veggies and usually an intensely flavoured sauce. Quick, cheap, portable and scrumptious! #sandwich #budgettravel #cheapeats #travellovers #halfstartravel
October 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
One of my favorite ways to eat lunch while traveling is to grab a sandwich to go. Freshly baked bread, locally cured meats, cheeses, fresh veggies and usually an intensely flavoured sauce. Quick, cheap, portable and scrumptious! #sandwich #budgettravel #cheapeats #travellovers #halfstartravel
Creating your own free walking tour is easy, especially in a compact city like Mdina, Malta. Create a route on a map (either digital or old school) and don't be afraid to wander off the plan if you find a beautiful view #stpauls #mdina #malta #halfstartravel #budgettravel #travelovers #freeandcheap
September 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Creating your own free walking tour is easy, especially in a compact city like Mdina, Malta. Create a route on a map (either digital or old school) and don't be afraid to wander off the plan if you find a beautiful view #stpauls #mdina #malta #halfstartravel #budgettravel #travelovers #freeandcheap
One of the first things I do when arriving in a new city is to buy a public transportation weekly pass. It is a magical card that allows you to ride freely on multiple forms of transport, and in Malta, applies to the whole country. This card cost €25 for 7 days #malta #buspass #halfstartravel #save
September 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
One of the first things I do when arriving in a new city is to buy a public transportation weekly pass. It is a magical card that allows you to ride freely on multiple forms of transport, and in Malta, applies to the whole country. This card cost €25 for 7 days #malta #buspass #halfstartravel #save
Dingli Cliffs in Malta, near the radar station and a chapel dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene #malta #europe #eu #dingli #cliff #stmarymagdalene #scenery #travellovers #travelphotography #eastcoastkin
September 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Dingli Cliffs in Malta, near the radar station and a chapel dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene #malta #europe #eu #dingli #cliff #stmarymagdalene #scenery #travellovers #travelphotography #eastcoastkin
The enclosed balconies of Old Town, Valletta, Malta, a UNESCO World Heritage site #oldtown #valletta #malta #unesco #travellovers #europe #schengen #travelphotography
September 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The enclosed balconies of Old Town, Valletta, Malta, a UNESCO World Heritage site #oldtown #valletta #malta #unesco #travellovers #europe #schengen #travelphotography
Yet another reason to love Italy...refillable plastic wine bottles. Just bring your bottle in and refill it with the wine of your choice for €2.20 (about US$2.58) #italy #italia #wine #budget #vino #vinosfuso #europe #eu #travellovers #refill
September 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Yet another reason to love Italy...refillable plastic wine bottles. Just bring your bottle in and refill it with the wine of your choice for €2.20 (about US$2.58) #italy #italia #wine #budget #vino #vinosfuso #europe #eu #travellovers #refill
Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno) in Bologna, Italy, commissioned in 1563 by Pope Pius IV. I guess he also had a less pious side😲 #fountainofneptune #bologna #italy #statue #fountain #fontanadelnettuno #popepius #travelphotography #travellovers
September 13, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Nettuno) in Bologna, Italy, commissioned in 1563 by Pope Pius IV. I guess he also had a less pious side😲 #fountainofneptune #bologna #italy #statue #fountain #fontanadelnettuno #popepius #travelphotography #travellovers
A monument to Lenin in Tiraspol, Transnistria (Pridnestrovia) stands in front of the Supreme Soviet building. Pridnestrovia exists/doesn't exist 12 miles from the Ukrainian border, but is not officially recognized as a country #moldova #tiraspol #transnistria #pridnestrovia #lenin #soviet
September 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A monument to Lenin in Tiraspol, Transnistria (Pridnestrovia) stands in front of the Supreme Soviet building. Pridnestrovia exists/doesn't exist 12 miles from the Ukrainian border, but is not officially recognized as a country #moldova #tiraspol #transnistria #pridnestrovia #lenin #soviet
Founded in the 10th century, Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and a UNESCO site #rila #monastery #bulgaria #unesco #ancient #architecture #travellovers #bulgarian #orthodox
August 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Founded in the 10th century, Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and a UNESCO site #rila #monastery #bulgaria #unesco #ancient #architecture #travellovers #bulgarian #orthodox
Founded in the 10th century, Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments. I've never seen a building so richly decorated before. It took the artists 30 years to complete #rila #monastery #bulgaria #architecture #europe #church
August 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Founded in the 10th century, Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments. I've never seen a building so richly decorated before. It took the artists 30 years to complete #rila #monastery #bulgaria #architecture #europe #church
Hiked the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria yesterday. What a climb, but well worth it for the views! It's a hugely popular ski resort in the winter, and they've just recently opened up the ski lifts for summer hiking #rila #bulgaria #hiking #nationalpark #travelovers #nature #mountains #travelphotography
August 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hiked the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria yesterday. What a climb, but well worth it for the views! It's a hugely popular ski resort in the winter, and they've just recently opened up the ski lifts for summer hiking #rila #bulgaria #hiking #nationalpark #travelovers #nature #mountains #travelphotography
The ceiling frescoes at the entrance to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, painted by a team of Bulgarian and Russian artists between 1910 and 1924 #sofia #bulgaria #alexandernevsky #cathedral #fresco #travellovers #artlovers #architecture
August 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The ceiling frescoes at the entrance to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, painted by a team of Bulgarian and Russian artists between 1910 and 1924 #sofia #bulgaria #alexandernevsky #cathedral #fresco #travellovers #artlovers #architecture
In Bulgaria, country #74. Sofia is a tranquil, safe, laid back, family-oriented city. My first stop, as always, is the cathedral. Visiting the cathedral is any European town takes you right to the centre of the oldest part of the city #sofia #bulgaria #cathedral #aleksandanevski #travellovers
August 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In Bulgaria, country #74. Sofia is a tranquil, safe, laid back, family-oriented city. My first stop, as always, is the cathedral. Visiting the cathedral is any European town takes you right to the centre of the oldest part of the city #sofia #bulgaria #cathedral #aleksandanevski #travellovers