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Top Day Trips from Moscow

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Moscow , the sprawling historical, economic and cultural capital of Russia, home to 12 million people and countless museums, galleries, restaurants and parks, is certainly seeing a lot of action this summer.

With the FIFA World Cup in full swing, over 1 million fans from across the globe have poured into this iconic city, which is hosting a grand total of 12 World Cup matches this summer. Although there’s never been a better time to be in Moscow, the intense crowds and, of course, the infamous summer heat waves, can sometimes be a little too much.

The Russian capital is well connected to a huge variety of national parks, cities, villages and historic sites, meaning you’ve got no shortage of amazing options to escape the city and soak up the best of Russian culture. Here’s a round-up of the best day trips to take from Moscow.

The Archangelskoye Estate

Only an hour away on the train from central Moscow, the sprawling Archangelskoye is a heart-stopping masterpiece of old Russian splendour. Originally belonging to the notorious Golitsyn dynasty, this massive estate is one of the best-preserved showcases of Russian neoclassical architecture in the world, with the ornately curated gardens being home to multiple mansions, each with their own original and eclectic design.

As well as drinking in the beautiful surroundings in this serene oasis, the estate also plays host to many of Russia’s most acclaimed music festivals, so make sure to keep tabs on what’s on this summer.

If you’re looking for a little bit of city life without the manic hustle of Moscow, hop on the train for 90 minutes and you’ll find yourself in the vibrant city of Saransk , the historic capital of the Republic of Mordovia.

Long known for its vibrant cultural scene, you should make sure to hit up the Maly Theatre and of course, the official State Puppet Theatre, which has a long tradition of performing daring and hilarious puppet satires. You may even find yourself there with the World Cup, as this small city has hosted eight teams there this summer, including Portugal – a team who topped their group and progressed as 25/1 outsiders according to the bookmaker Betway .

The Mordovia Arena stadium, which is hosting all the games, is worth a visit in itself, given the surreal design and monumental scale of this sparkling new stadium. Also make sure to check out the imposing Regional Museum, just a stone’s throw away from the train station, to learn more about this tiny and tortured republic, as well as sampling the fare at the surprisingly good museum cafe.

This unique and ancient little town , just a few miles outside of Moscow (although it has no train station, you can get the train to nearby Vladimir and use public transport), is often described as somewhere completely untouched by time.

It is the physical embodiment of the mythical and much-idealized Russian vision of simple country life, a small village full of dirt roads, friendly locals and beautiful old churches. The town is also well-known for the local mead produced there, a highly alcoholic drink made of honey, so make sure to sample the local wares and get a little buzz going before you hit up the 13th-century monastery by the main river.

This is definitely the place to go if you want to get away from the international bubble of Moscow and experience a little bit of traditional Russia, and prices here are naturally several times lower for just about everything.

Gorki Leninskie

You can’t do Russia without exploring some of the Soviet history which left a permanent mark on the country and the world, and the best place to do so is the Gorki Lenenskie.

Just under an hour away from Moscow by train, this estate was where the Soviet leader Lenin lived out his final years, and it’s where you’ll find some striking examples of Soviet architecture , as well as a painstakingly detailed museum documenting this influential figure’s life, loves, achievements and dramas.

Most of the exhibits are in Russian, but this is still an important place to go to get a better picture of the monumental upheavals that Russia has experienced in the last century.

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Embark on Memorable Day Trip Adventures in Roatan

Discover the island\’s best-kept secrets and attractions  , la ceiba white water rafting day trip.

An exhilarating tour of the Rio Cangrejal! Raft through the spectacular Nombre de Dios Mountains and a virgin rainforest. Guides will explain river geology, rain forest ecology, and the local campesino culture. Egrets, toucans, kingfishers and parakeets are frequently seen.

Price includes 5-hour raft trip, class II, III, IV-V rapids, all equipment, professional bilingual guide, tropical picnic, taxes.

Rates: 1 person: $163.00 2-4 people: $113.00 / person Price does not include airfare from Roatan to La Ceiba.

Cuero y Salado Wildlife Refuge Day Trip

An Enchanting Excursion Amongst Local Wildlife! Ride the Standard Fruit Company coconut train, then ride a small boat through the refuge\’s five square miles of tropical wet forests, mangroves and estuaries. White- faced capuchins, howler monkeys, caimans, alligators, birds and the endangered West Indian manatee abound here.

Price includes land transfer on burra train, boat, transfer, professional bilingual guide, lunch, taxes. Duration of this tour is approximately 6-8 hours.

Rates: 1 person: $175.00 2 – 4 people: $113.00 / person Price does not include airfare from Roatan to La Ceiba.

Day trip to San Pedro Sula City for Shopping and Sightseeing

This tour takes you to visit the Guamilito Market, the best place to purchase everything from rum, cigars, coffee, to handicrafts to take home as souvenirs. After visiting the market, you\’ll enjoy lunch at a nearby cafe, then you\’ll be off to visit the banana plantation and visit the Imapro Mahogany factory. The duration of this tour is approximately 3-4 hours.

Price includes land transfer on an air conditioned vehicle, lunch, entrance fees and bilingual guide and taxes.

Rates: 1 person: $63.00 2 – 4 people: $44.00 / person Price does not include airfare from Roatan to San Pedro Sula.

My Favorite Roatan Excursions & Day Trips (Not Just for Cruisers!)

I recently returned from my fourth trip to Roatan, Honduras .  I’ve been visiting this Caribbean island for the past eleven years, ever since I first learned that it was a great place to learn to scuba dive… and long before the island opened two world-class cruise ship terminals at Coxen Hole and Mahogany Bay.

Although I do spend most of my time on Roatan under the sea, I’ve also spent several days exploring the rest of the island by taking different Roatan excursions and Roatan day trips. These have taken me across the island from north to south and east to west… and even to other islands!  From sharks and sloths to palapas and piña coladas, these seven Roatan excursions will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime whether you’re arriving on a cruise ship or staying on the Bay Islands for a full week.

#1 – Scuba Dive on the Mesoamerican Reef

Roatan is at the south end of the Mesoamerican Reef, which runs all the way from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to the shores of Nicaragua.  As you fly over the island to land at the Coxen Hole airport, you’ll get your first glimpses of the beautiful reefs below.

The island’s best scuba dive shops are in West End , which is only 10 miles from the cruise ship ports in Coxen Hole and Mahogany Bay. For day-trippers and cruisers, most West End dive shops offer packages with return transportation, gear rental, and a one- or two-tank dive.  If you’re a certified scuba diver, I recommend starting your search with reputable West End dive shops like Roatan Divers and West End Divers .  Both of these shops can also accommodate first-time scuba divers with a PADI-approved Discover Scuba Diving program.

Pristine dive sites near West End include the Half Moon Bay Wall and El Aquario (“the aquarium”), where you can expect to see sea turtles, eagle rays, and countless tropical fish. If you get lucky, you might even see a hammerhead shark!  Package prices usually start at $100.

Want more information about West End, Roatan?  Read my complete West End, Roatan Travel Guide!

#2 – Travel Like a Movie Star on Little French Key

Possibly the only attraction on the island to say it has hosted Hollywood celebrities including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Little French Key is a private island paradise situated off the shore of French Harbor on Roatan’s south side.  After experiencing a major fire in 2018 (which fortunately spared most of its waterfront and beach-side facilities), Little French Key is currently undergoing major changes and restructuring, which has driven admission prices for this Roatan excursion lower than ever before.

The basic Little French Key day package costs $59 (at press time) and includes transportation to the island from the cruise port, West End hotels or West Bay hotels, a visit to the island’s exotic animal rescue center, and use of the beach facilities like sun loungers and umbrellas.  I suggest upgrading to the $88 package, which includes lunch, two alcoholic drinks and unlimited use of snorkeling gear throughout your visit. Unlike some other private island excursions, Little French Key feels intimate and spacious , and it’s easy to duck away from the crowds in a secluded hammock or on a sliver of sand.

#3 – Relax at an All-Inclusive Resort in West Bay

West Bay is the stunning, picture-perfect white sand beach shown on many postcards from Roatan, and one of the most popular Roatan excursions. The island’s best offshore snorkeling is at the south end of the beach, near the large rock jutting out of the water. Here, the coral kisses the shore, and you can see a colorful variety of sea life by merely wading in up to your knees… in fact, when I recommended this excursion to one of my friends who has cruised all over the world, she said it was the best snorkeling she has ever experienced!

Several of the hotels and resorts along this stretch of sand have introduced day passes that allow cruisers and day trippers from other towns on the island to take advantage of their amenities (including swimming pools, palapas, beach chairs, and towels; food and drink are optional) for a fixed price.  Typically, Fosters Resort tends to be one of the less-expensive options, while Infinity Bay Resort and Mayan Princess Resort are a bit pricier.  No matter which package you buy, don’t leave Roatan without trying the island’s signature cocktail, the Monkey Lala !

Resort day passes are not just for cruisers.  When I’m staying in West End, Roatan , I love to spend at least one day relaxing and snorkeling at West Bay’s beautiful beach.  Since I’m usually traveling solo, I feel more comfortable leaving my (few) valuables on a beach chair inside a secure resort, rather than just in a pile in the sand!

#4 – Visit Indigenous Garifuna Communities on the Cayos Cochinos

This is definitely the most memorable day trip that I’ve ever taken on Roatan, Honduras.  Unfortunately, though, this Roatan excursion is only available to travelers staying at least two nights on the island, as it requires an early morning departure and an evening return.  Cruisers, you can skip ahead to #5!

The Cayos Cochinos are a group of two large island and thirteen tiny coral cays between Roatan and the Honduran mainland.  Together, they form a protected marine park with vibrant coral and lots of aquatic life.  Approximately one hundred people reside on these islands, and nearly all of the residents are members of the indigenous Garifuna community.  Chartered sailboats depart from Roatan’s West End and travel to the Garifuna fishing villages, stopping for some deep sea fishing and snorkeling before heading to Chachahuate Island for a traditional Garifuna lunch.

There are several companies operating tours to the Cayos Cochinos.  I did took a day trip with Ruthless Roatan , who use comfortable “vintage” fishing yachts with indoor seating (great to escape the shade), onboard toilets and a kitchen where they serve baked goods, fruit and drinks while you sail.  I appreciated their commitment to eco-friendly tours (there was no single-use plastic on board, and the fish that we caught were given to a local restaurant to serve for dinner!).

#5 – Monkey Around at Daniel Johnson’s Monkey and Sloth Hangout

One of the island’s newest attractions, Daniel Johnson’s Monkey and Sloth Hangout is on the shore of French Harbor, close to Little French Key.  I haven’t actually visited this Roatan attraction myself, as I prefer to see animals in the wild rather than in captivity.  However, I’ve read that the staff here is particularly adept at encouraging youngsters to interact with animals safely and respectfully.

Visitors can expect to get up close and personal with many animal species native to Central America, including sloths, monkeys, agoutis, and tropical birds. Although there is no restaurant on site, most excursions to Daniel Johnson’s Monkey and Sloth Hangout include a stop at a favorite local restaurant for a seafood lunch.

If you’re like me and would rather see animals in their natural habitat, you can pop over to the mainland for an overnight stay in Pico Bonito National Park .  Alternately, you can schedule your flight home out of La Ceiba and spend the last two days of your trip to Honduras in this natural paradise.

#6 – Encounter a Wild Dolphin at Anthony’s Key Resort

Located in Sandy Bay, just a few miles away from Roatan’s cruise ship terminals, Anthony’s Key Resort is a world-class scuba diving resort that also offers a unique dolphin-encounter program .

While other such experiences hold their dolphins in captivity, the animals at Anthony’s Key Resort are technically wild , as they are a resident pod that lives in the warm, shallow waters around one of the resort’s small islands and regularly follow the resort’s dive boats out into the open sea. If you’re looking for an ethical dolphin encounter , this is as good as it gets.

Prices range from $69 (to see and touch a dolphin) to $109 (to freely swim around a 2-acre area with a pod of dolphins). If you’re a certified scuba diver, you can also try one of their dolphin scuba dive packages, and they even have a comprehensive “dolphin trainer for a day” package.

#7 – Hike a Hill at Carambola Gardens

Want to stretch your legs, explore the Caribbean jungle and take in panoramic views of Roatan and the Meso-American Reef?  Head straight to Carambola Gardens, a forty-acre protected natural area less than fifteen minutes by car from Coxen Hole and Mahogany Bay cruise ship terminals in Sandy Bay.

Open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Carambola Gardens features a large garden with orchids, fruit trees, nut trees, herbs and other local flora.  The gardens also contain Carambola Mountain , a natural jungle where you’re likely to spot parrots and iguanas as you (gently) hike the wide, well-marked trails to the panoramic viewing point atop the mountain.  It should only take about half an hour to reach the peak, and from there you’ll have views of the island, the sea and even the dolphins that live nearby at Anthony’s Key Resort (bring a pair of binoculars for great views of the dolphins!).

If you’re particularly interested in plants and gardens, contact Carambola Gardens in advance to arrange a private, informative tour of the gardens and/or jungle.

On the other hand, if you’re staying on Roatan, you’ll still want to book ahead, but you might want to intentionally book these Roatan excursions for a day when there isn’t a cruise ship in town.  This way, you’ll face shorter queues, fewer crowds and less and waiting around for other people.  I use this website to check the port schedules, and then to book my own excursions accordingly (just change the month at the top of the page).

By the way, this is not a sponsored post and I don’t make any money if you book any of the excursions noted above.  I paid full price for all of the Roatan day trips and excursions that I took, and no companies knew that I was a blogger.

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Lt. Gov. Anthony uses office budget for record travel as he makes position ‘full time’

One of the few enumerated responsibilities for Nevada’s lieutenant governor is to promote travel, serving as chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism.

In his first year in office, Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony went to new lengths to achieve that goal. 

From domestic trips to Washington, D.C., and Iowa, to international travels to Germany and Mexico, to frequent reimbursements for personal vehicle use, Anthony’s expenses in his first year as lieutenant governor contributed to his office recording its largest travel budget in its history.

The reason? Anthony said in an interview he treats the position as a “full-time job” and doesn’t consider it to be part time, even though the elected position comes with only about half as much pay and fewer responsibilities than any other statewide elected office.

“I'm taking this part-time job, and I'm turning it into a full-time job,” he said, separately adding, “I knew I was going to need the resources to do that, and I've been using it.”

His treatment of the position as full time means he’s “putting all [his] efforts into what a lieutenant governor is responsible for, and that's tourism, outdoor recreation, traveling the state because [he’s] on the Board of Transportation, making sure that we have great roads, economic development.”

The lieutenant governor’s office uses only a tiny fraction of a fraction of the state’s general fund, with a roughly $1 million operating budget that pales in comparison to the entire state government’s $30 billion-plus in annual spending. The next-smallest budget for any statewide elected official’s office is nearly $10 million annually for the controller, who serves in a full-time position as the state’s chief fiscal officer.

That difference in scale casts a wide shadow over what is a tiny office helmed by an often overlooked statewide official. But since riding to a 37,000-vote victory over Democratic incumbent Lisa Cano Burkhead in the 2022 election, Anthony has ratcheted up his travel spending beyond any of his predecessors.

According to a Nevada Independent analysis of state expenses and budget data, Anthony’s office recorded more than $34,000 in travel expenses in his first six months in office, an amount greater than in 13 of the past 15 full fiscal years for the office.

The increase was driven in large part by travel during the legislative session — at the start of last year, lawmakers approved a hefty budget adjustment to account for the change from an official who lived in Reno near the capital to one living in Las Vegas. That change would have likely come regardless of the outcome of the general election. Like Anthony, Cano Burkhead lived in Southern Nevada, but she was only appointed to the position after the 2021 legislative session.

A similar travel budget trim happened after the election in 2018 of Kate Marshall, a Northern Nevada Democrat who took over as lieutenant governor after the departure of Mark Hutchison, a Republican who lived in Southern Nevada.

But the increased size of Anthony’s office’s travel budget also reflects his heightened focus on tourism and travel.

Across the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years, a budget period that stretches from July 2022 (six months before Anthony took office) through June 2024, the lieutenant governor’s office has recorded in-state travel budgets totaling about $52,000 and $46,000, roughly in line with the larger travel budgets approved during the last legislative session . 

Still, each of those alone is higher than the office’s total travel expenses for any single year across the previous 15 fiscal years analyzed. Add in an out-of-state travel budget that was nearly $7,000 in the last fiscal year and more than $13,000 in the current one (a jump from the legislatively approved budget of about $5,000 annually), and it comes out to a two-year travel budget 87 percent higher than any other similar two-year budget period. 

While inflation has driven up some costs for travel, such as higher gas prices, that budget increase far outpaces inflation between June 2015, the end of the fiscal year that the office’s travel expenses last peaked prior to Anthony’s term, and June 2023. In that time, airfare costs nationally have declined , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while fuel prices have grown by less than 30 percent.

Flights, driving across state drive up travel expenses

Behind the increase to Anthony’s travel budget was his travel to and from Northern Nevada during the 2023 legislative session, a 120-day period during which Anthony serves as president of the Senate, a generally ceremonial role that involves presiding over daily proceedings, such as reading through agenda items.

With the schedule of the session, Anthony said he tried to get back to Las Vegas most weekends to be with family and take care of personal business. Like many legislators who live in Southern Nevada, that often meant a flight from Reno to Las Vegas on Friday along with a return flight Sunday.

A review of Anthony’s official calendar obtained via a public record request found he had roughly 40 flights listed between late January and the start of November. That total does not account for about 20 other potential flights, such as some weeks when he was in Las Vegas on the weekend and Carson City on Monday but no flight was listed in his calendar. The total also does not include some trips that do not list a flight on his calendar, including back-to-back trips to Germany and Mexico in September.

The number of flights and Anthony’s travel throughout the state drove up his travel expenses relative to other statewide elected officials. Among the travel expenses reported by his office, Anthony was listed as the “vendor” — a reference to him being reimbursed for the expenses — for more than $18,000 in travel costs during the 2023 fiscal year. That was well ahead of Treasurer Zach Conine (almost $11,000) and Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar ($6,100), the next-closest elected officials by reimbursed travel amount.

Anthony’s international trips were largely funded by outside groups and not his own office travel budget. On his annual financial disclosure , Anthony reported five trips in 2023 paid for by outside groups, together totaling $15,000 in value provided to him:

• Germany ($5,000) from Sept. 16-22, paid for by the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA)
• Greece ($5,000) from July 13-August 3, paid for by the Hellenic Council
• Mexico ($3,000) from Sept. 25-28, paid for by Travel Nevada
• Iowa ($1,000) from Aug. 14-18, paid for by the NLGA
• Chicago ($1,000) from Sept. 7-8, paid for by the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association

An analysis found that Anthony’s reported value from travel paid for by third parties was the third highest in 2023 among nearly 70 lawmakers and statewide elected officials.

Anthony said these were work-focused trips. He said of his trip to Mexico, which focused on promoting Nevada tourism, that “at one point within a four-hour period, I think I conducted 15 interviews with television, radio, podcasts, newspapers, and I actually lost my voice for the rest of the day.”

“I make sure that I let the rest of Nevada and the rest of the country and the world know about these great tourist destinations all over the state,” he said.

His trip to Greece involved attending an environmental conference and a meeting in the Greek Parliament, he said, and he added that the NLGA trips provide him with an opportunity to speak with other lieutenant governors “about what's going on in their state when it comes to tourism, transportation and economic development.”

The Mexico trip, however, was still funded by the state, though just a different organization. The Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) has reported paying about $5,200 to Anthony so far in the 2024 fiscal year, an amount that includes funding for his attendance on a Cowboy Corridor road trip .

Another factor driving Anthony’s increased expenses was personal vehicle use. In his first six months in office, Anthony reported more than $3,300 for personal vehicle expenses. The only person in that office to report a higher aggregate total over the past 15 years analyzed was former Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, who recorded $8,000 in such expenses over seven fiscal years and two terms in office. Krolicki’s highest single-year total in this category was about $1,500.

Anthony justified the increased expense by emphasizing his focus on making the role full time and his efforts to support rural Nevada tourism.

“[It’s] the only way I can talk to people all over the state of Nevada. I mean, I could do it on the telephone, but that's a disservice,” he said, also noting the geography of the state and the long hours to drive between various destinations. “It takes a lot of time and takes a lot of resources to make sure I meet with people all over the state.”

To Anthony, his increased efforts are paying off.

“When I travel to a lot of these rural areas to talk about tourism, I mean, the first thing I hear is ‘Well, we've never had a lieutenant governor come out and visit us before,’” he said. “When the lieutenant governor of the state goes out there and talks about rural Nevada, I think people are paying attention to it.”

A greater emphasis on travel

Comments from his staff found in email records obtained by The Nevada Independent also reflect a casual attitude toward Anthony’s travel schedule.

In one June 2023 email exchange, a staff member wrote, “I don’t have the specifics on the Germany trip yet. He may be leaving a day earlier (Sept 15) to accommodate his meetings schedule in Germany. He also has Goldfield Days and Reno Air Races on hold for that week.  We just need to clone him!!”

In another case, a top staffer’s email reflected a more blasé attitude about travel.

“Hey Michael – The only ‘travel policy’ we have for our offices is that if the travel is for our work and it’s to be covered by our travel budget – we just need to request approval from our Budget folks and Becky leads that for the LG,” Anthony’s Chief of Staff Rudy Pamintuan wrote in a March 2023 email to one of Anthony’s senior advisers, Michael Dayton.

That’s a shift from some past lieutenant governors. Former Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall, a Democrat who served in the role from 2019 and 2021 and most recently worked in the Biden Administration, told The Nevada Independent that her office “kept it on the straight and narrow” when it came to travel expenses and looked for ways to trim costs.

She said that in legislative budget hearings, her office was always required to justify any kind of travel and needed to explain the reason for any trips planned in the year. Marshall also emphasized that on any trips to the rurals, it was important for the office to show the “public benefit” of such a trip or appearance, rather than any personal benefit from doing so.

“I treated the position as a full-time position, and I did not need that kind of travel budget,” Marshall said of the now-increased budget, adding “the goal is to keep the cost down for the taxpayer.”

Instead, Anthony’s focus on travel and tourism appears more in line with other predecessors. Hutchison, the last Republican lieutenant governor — and the last whose tenure was not disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic — oversaw Nevada’s efforts to establish a new tourism office in India . Prior to that, NCOT had opened and closed a tourism office it worked with in Beijing. Despite the loss of that office, Hutchison at one point made a 10-day trip to China through Travel Nevada.

At their peak level prior to Anthony, the lieutenant governor’s travel expenses exceeded $42,000 in the 2015 fiscal year, a period that covered Krolicki’s last six months in office and Hutchison’s first six. 

Anthony’s office is currently working on putting together a trip to Taiwan, a sister-state to Nevada. He said the trip “won’t cost the taxpayers anything,” though a budget document from September 2023 included in his office’s emails indicates his office was planning a four-day “tourism outreach” trip to Taiwan that was at the time expected to cost more than $2,800 out of his office’s out-of-state travel budget. 

Underpinning Anthony’s various international excursions is an advisory opinion he sought from the Nevada Ethics Commission early last year. At the time, he was planning a trip to Israel in the fall through the State Government Leadership Foundation ( SGLF ), a group that develops conservative-minded policy and focuses on helping elect Republican officials in state government. That trip, with an estimated value of $12,500, was eventually canceled amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. In response to Anthony’s request for an advisory opinion on his travel, the commission found it would be ethically acceptable to take the trip. 

The opinion was narrow in scope, finding that “the acceptance of the sponsorship to attend the trade mission hosted by SGLF under these particular circumstances, within the limitations expressed in this opinion, does not create an appearance of impropriety and would not violate” state law.

But Anthony indicated it gave him license for his other travels.

“I went through the process with the Ethics Commission. They gave me a ruling that basically said international travel is just fine for the lieutenant governor, and they laid it all out why it was fine,” he said. “And it basically said that a lieutenant governor can and should and definitely can go on international trips. So based on that I've been able to go on these trips.”

As Anthony heads into the remainder of his term through the end of 2026 — a period that will include one more legislative session, and with it a legislative review of his office’s travel budget — his focus on travel shows no signs of slowing down.

“I'll just keep doing what I have been doing because I think it's been very successful, and I get a lot of good comments from all over the state saying, ‘Thanks for coming out to our community and listening to what we have to say,” Anthony said.

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