Tag Archives: Nevada

Daily Wanderlust: Wicked Spoon Buffet, The Cosmopolitan

Living in Las Vegas means there is never a shortage of amazing dining options. From the five-star, AAA starred, Michelin-ranked to the small mom and pop holes-in-the-wall, eating phenomenal food is easy to do in Vegas. Yes, there is always a Las Vegas foodgasm to be had. This little nugget of foodgasm comes from WickedContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Wicked Spoon Buffet, The Cosmopolitan”

Daily Wanderlust: Love in the desert

I’ve been talking a lot lately about the beauty of America’s desert southwest. Maybe it’s because I am trying to soak up as much as I can before I embark on the next journey. Regardless, I’ve been going through photos of late and find myself staring at the untouched beauty in Utah, the reds andContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Love in the desert”

Escape of the Week: Hoover Dam

Whether staying in Arizona vacation rentals, Boulder City or Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is one of those places that should be visited on a trip to the American Southwest. On the border of Nevada and Arizona (and, depending on the time of year, also on the Pacific/Mountain Time Zone) is the historic Hoover Dam, alsoContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Hoover Dam”

Escape of the Week: Nevada’s Valley of Fire

About an hour outside of Las Vegas is the Valley of Fire. Dedicated in 1935, it is Nevada’s oldest and largest state park. And, it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. With a background of bright blue sky, the red sandstone formations are striking. They’ve been around since the daysContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Nevada’s Valley of Fire”

Drink your water … and other tips to survive a Vegas Vacation

Editors Note: This post was not intended for my site. I wrote it because I accepted a bid on TextBrokers.com, a site which unites writers with those who need writing. I submitted it, was paid for it, and then saw someone else had actually taken credit for my words. Now, I am fine with ghostContinue reading “Drink your water … and other tips to survive a Vegas Vacation”

The Las Vegas Foodgasm: Wicked Spoon

Katie and I wandered through the  halls of Cosmopolitan’s second floor, en route to Wicked Spoon, passing by tourists posing inside of larger-than-life shoes and walls adorned with art. We were on a mission: stuff our faces with good eats at the hotel’s much-praised buffet, Wicked Spoon. I’ve already confessed, I’m no foodie, but  afterContinue reading “The Las Vegas Foodgasm: Wicked Spoon”

The Las Vegas Foodgasm: An Introduction

I have a confession: I am not a foodie. Foie gras does not make me weak in the knees. It is only recently that I have developed a taste for cheese (and it’s got to be really bougie cheese at that) and steak (same deal … has to be super good). Hell, to be quiteContinue reading “The Las Vegas Foodgasm: An Introduction”

The top 25 reasons why I Love Las Vegas (The List)

25. There is no last call. Unless you are at a club, then you catch last call and head to ANY other bar in the world because they will always be open. 24. The shopping. Ummm … the world’s biggest H & M; window-shopping through Wynn, the Forum and The Shoppes at The Palazzo; theContinue reading “The top 25 reasons why I Love Las Vegas (The List)”