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Category Archives: Travels
Vegas Week Concludes: Miscellaneous Advice for visitors
As we wrap up Vegas Week, here are some miscellaneous tips and advice to maximize your next visit to Sin City. Continue reading
The Neon Claws of Gamblor (Vegas Week)
No series on Las Vegas would be complete without addressing the monster that built the city. I’m not a big gambler myself – I tend to linger in the casino just long enough to get my fill of free drinks – but it’s easy to get caught up sometimes. Just remember, they didn’t build those multi-billion dollar resorts by letting people walk away with money in their pockets. Continue reading
The terrible symmetry of the Circus Circus (Vegas Week)
I can say honestly that Circus Circus is one of the most uncomfortable places I have ever been. It was uncomfortable in the way Lovecraft describes the city of R’lyeh, built from some strange and foreign geometry that made me unsettled almost from the moment I walked through the front door. Continue reading
Conquering (and Surviving) the Buffet (Vegas Week)
The very first place Liz and I went in Las Vegas was the breakfast buffet. On the short list of things Vegas is known for, no doubt, is the food–and while the buffet prices might not be as rock-bottom as they used to be, the buffets are still certainly something to be experienced. Continue reading
Adventuring off the Strip (Vegas Week)
There’s something to be said for glitz and flesh and booze, but if you’re looking to escape the overstimulation and decompress for a day, there are amazing wildlife adventures within a short drive of Las Vegas. I recommend the Spring Mountains, which are not only picturesque, but usually about 20 degrees cooler than the Strip itself. Continue reading