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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 2h

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 2d

You have my vote!

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, me too. I guess he left quite an impression!

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 4d

Who, Bill Gates? He's not the CEO anymore, that's Satya Nadella

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 4d

It really is! I also walk daily to stay healthy and save money. It's a win-win-win :-)

Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 4d

So true and in Europe especially, they are so delicious with their crusty breads and artisanal meats and cheeses :-)

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 4d

I'm still new to it but I have a lot of travelling friends who have been doing it for years. Apparently, it's best to talk to each pet owner and they will let you know how long you can leave them, when to feed and play with them, etc. I have my first sit on Oct 23rd, so I'll let you know :-)

Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 4d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 11d

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 15d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 17d

The enclosed balconies of Old Town, Valletta, Malta, a UNESCO World Heritage site #oldtown #valletta #malta #unesco #travellovers #europe #schengen #travelphotography

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 19d

So...anti-anitfa = anti anti-fascist = pro-fascist. Got it.

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Half Star Travel @simonecannon.bsky.social · Sep 11

My God, what has happened to the New York Times? They were one of the world's most respected and upstanding media outlets. When they fall, it's a slippery slope to yellow journalism

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