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Neon Museum Las Vegas: What to Know Before You Go
Gambling is probably the first thing most people think of when they think about Las Vegas, but for me, it’s the Neon Museum! If you’re interested in the history of Las Vegas, vintage neon signs, art and design, the Neon Museum Las Vegas is one of the most interesting places to visit off the Strip. The museum’s Neon Boneyard is filled with signs from old casinos, hotels and businesses that helped create the Las Vegas we know today. I’ve visited the Neon Museum and think it’s absolutely worth adding to your Las Vegas itinerary—especially if, like me, gambling isn’t really your thing. In this guide, I’ll cover what to expect…
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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…
