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Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas: What It’s Really Like to Get a $10 Tattoo
What happens in Las Vegas gets immortalized on the internet! And, apparently, on my arm. If you’re looking for a fun and slightly unconventional Las Vegas souvenir, you’ve probably heard about Koolsville Tattoo Las Vegas and its famous $10 tattoos. Yes, you read that right—a tattoo in Las Vegas for just $10. But is getting a $10 tattoo in Las Vegas actually a good idea? I decided to find out. During a girls’ trip to Las Vegas, my friends and I decided to head to Koolsville Tattoo after dinner and get some ink. It was definitely one of the more interesting experiences I’ve had in Las Vegas—and one I won’t…
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Travel Book Club (June 2025): Nevada: A Novel
It’s time to get started on the book in our 2025 Travel Book Club! You voted and in June we’ll be reading Nevada: A Novel by Imogen Binnie. Stick around to the end of the post to vote for July’s book! Nevada: A Novel Author: Imogen BinniePages: 290Published: 2022 Nevada by Imogen Binnie is a raw, introspective novel following Maria, a trans woman navigating personal crisis and self-understanding. Set against a backdrop of punk culture and road-trip wanderings, the story explores identity, disconnection, and the complexities of gender with sharp wit, emotional honesty, and a deeply human perspective. Join the discussion on Facebook starting June 23! Vote for July’s Book…
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2024: My Year in Travel Review
I was talking to a friend the other day and said it was hard to believe that I went to Ireland at the beginning of this year. It feels like it was 10 years ago! After our chat, I was inspired to take a look back at my year in travel and thought I’d share it here with you! March – Ireland I kicked off the year with a trip to Ireland with my friend Claudia. We tossed around several ideas for this late winter/early spring trip, initially thinking about a beachy escape, but found cheap flights to Ireland and pulled the trigger, despite it being the off-season! The trip…
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48 Hours in Las Vegas: What I spent
Two friends and I recently spent 48 hours in Las Vegas to see the Dita Las Vegas, the Dita Von Teese show currently running at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. To keep it more affordable I used a mix of points and cash. Here’s what I spent (and the new points I accrued) during that whirlwind trip. Airfare Hotel Where I went in 2024 Dita Las Vegas Tickets Food Tattoo Total Spent for 48 hours in Las Vegas $830.50 (plus 15k United Miles) Could I have done it cheaper? Absolutely! There are more affordable hotels and cheaper dining options available and we could have chosen regular seats as opposed to a…
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Best Foods in Las Vegas
Gambling isn’t my thing, so I go to Las Vegas to eat (and see shows). Here are my picks for some of the best foods in Las Vegas from my recent girl’s trip where I spent 48 hours in Las Vegas! Located in the Arts District of Las Vegas, Esther’s Kitchen was truly a highlight of our trip and tops my list of best foods in Las Vegas! The popular restaurant recently moved to a new spot that’s just around the corner from their old space and the new space is warm and inviting. We had a Wednesday night reservation and despite arriving almost 15 minutes early, we were seated quickly. We…
