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Vegas for Vegetarians? A Guide to the Best Cheap Eats
Las Vegas Has some of the best restaurants in the world. It’s also got stand after stand offering $15 greasy pizza slices. If you’re heading to Sin City soon and wanting to navigate the space between those cuisines I’ve got you covered. This rundown isn’t just for vegetarians. There aren’t any pure vegetarian restaurants included…
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The Linq Las Vegas: Resort Report
If you’re searching Las Vegas hotels on a budget it won’t take long before you find the Linq Las Vegas in your results. This center Strip property is right in the heart of the action and with several room types available there’s something for every traveler. But if you really want to keep costs down…
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Downtown Grand Las Vegas: Resort Report
If you’ve decided you want to stay downtown but haven’t quite settled on where, searching Las Vegas hotels becomes a pretty simple matter. There’s only a few that are actually nice. You can choose from El Cortez, the Golden Nugget, Circa or the Downtown Grand Las Vegas. When it comes to Saturday nights in Vegas,…
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Wynwood, Miami: No One Goes There Anymore It’s Too Crowded
Would the World be a better place if we all stopped paying attention to New York City? Yeah, probably. It’s bad enough that every city is Brooklyn now but even before the rise of the Williamsburg Hipster, NYC pulled a real neat trick on the rest of us. I’m referring to the transformation of SoHo…
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The Cost of Living in Hotels: Update #2 July-December 2024
There’s not a lot of content on the Internet about the cost of living in hotels full time. Most people who adopt a nomadic lifestyle opt for some combination of AirBnb, monthly leases, or extended stays in hostels. The purpose of these updates is to provide a picture of what it actually costs to live…
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Austin for Vegetarians: A Weekend in the Food Scene
Flying into the heart of Barbecue Country can be like entering the belly of the beast for those of us who are meatless. But Austin for vegetarians is really not a bad place to be. As the city has grown the hospitality industry has gained a prominent place in local culture. Food trucks are still…
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Thong Ta Resort BKK Airport: Hotel Intel
Flying to Thailand from the US is a schlep. My trip from Nashville took more than 24 hours just in flight time. Even with everything going smoothly I arrived at BKK after 10 pm local time, which is early morning back in the US. Rather than spend another 90-120 minutes trying to deal with traffic…
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Ramada Sea-Tac: Hotel Intel
There are times it makes sense to splurge on a nicer hotel and times it makes sense to be as economical as possible. Spending one night near an airport before a flight is certainly not a special occasion and paying a premium for a pricier hotel brand seldom makes sense in this scenario. That’s where…
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Caesars Diamond Upgrade: A Festivus Miracle!
Shortly before this year’s Super Bowl I logged into the Caesars Sportsbook app and was surprised to see myself listed as Diamond status. The tiers are Gold, Platinum, Diamond and upward to Seven Stars. A match from Wyndham Rewards had given me Platinum status through 2022. After checking the main Caesars Rewards app and seeing…
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Horseshoe Las Vegas: Resort Report
Receiving Caesars Diamond status out of the blue was the perfect opportunity to get an up close look at recent renovations at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. I enjoyed staying at the hotel when it was Bally’s but there’s no denying the property was overdue for a refresh. Room rates were always low at Bally’s and…
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What’s the Matter With Points & Miles Blogs?
As someone who’s traveling full time I’m necessarily interested in travel content online. As someone living in hotels and either earning or redeeming points daily, a thorough understanding of loyalty programs is crucial. Blogs (and to a lesser extent podcasts and YouTube) can be quite helpful in pointing out loopholes and sweet spots or just…
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