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  • Vegas for Vegetarians? A Guide to the Best Cheap Eats

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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