Las Vegas aka “Sin City” is a destination full of lights, action and adult entertainment. But if you really want to know why Las Vegas is called Sin City, you’ll have to go back a few years into Vegas’s history, to a time even before mobsters and crime bosses controlled the action in Las Vegas….
With annual visitors numbering in the millions, it only makes sense that as a Las Vegas local there ought to be a way to make a full or part-time living from the overwhelming number of tourists in this town. One of the first ideas locals in Vegas usually have is to drive for Uber or…
There’s nothing quite like a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas! Driving from L.A. to Vegas is a classic road trip experience, and it’s a lot of fun to do with the family or a group of friends. But if you’re driving from Los Angeles (or anywhere is southern California for that matter)…
Las Vegas and Los Angeles are both popular cities in the western United States with Spanish names. One can’t help but notice that Los Angeles starts with the word “Los” while Las Vegas begins with the word “Las”. Shouldn’t “Las Vegas” be spelled “Los Vegas”, so is it LOS or LAS Vegas? The correct spelling…
Imagine scoring a big payday while gambling in Las Vegas, only to have the payout denied when you try to cash out because you have improper identification! Having proper identification (ID) is very important when gambling in Las Vegas. So what is considered acceptable ID for casinos? For instance, can you gamble in Vegas with…
Get ready to discover the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of Elvis Presley’s time in Las Vegas during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. From record-breaking shows to scandalous behavior, join us as we explore the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s unforgettable time in Sin City. Key Takeaways Elvis Presley Arrives in Las Vegas…
Entering a casino, is like entering a land where time doesn’t exist. If you think about it, when in a casino, you’ve probably never noticed a clock hanging on the wall or a clear window leading to the outside world. So why don’t casinos have clocks or windows? Casinos don’t have clocks or windows because…
Like any major city, Las Vegas, Nevada, has its issues with traffic congestion. Specific roads and areas of town can be problematic during certain times of the day. Having said that, Las Vegas traffic is nowhere near as bad as Los Angeles or other well-known problem traffic towns. So how bad is the traffic in…
Did you know that Las Vegas, is surrounded by old west ghost towns? Within a few hours drive or less from Las Vegas, you can find more than a dozen ghost towns. Due to the dry climate, Nevada has some of the most well-preserved ghost towns anywhere in the country and several of them make…
You’ve been looking for a hotel in Las Vegas that’s going to satisfy your every need, but at a reasonable price. Your search has brought you to the MGM Grand and the Mandalay Bay, and both seem to fit the bill. But which one should you choose? Choose the MGM Grand if price, entertainment, and…
If you’re thinking about attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and you’re wanting a party school (or looking to avoid one) we’ll tell you everything you need to know about UNLV. Having a university located in one of the worlds premerie party destinations begs the question, is UNLV a party school? Although UNLV…
Let’s face it, both Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada are hot! During the summer it’s literally hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk in either city but you may be asking yourself: Is Phoenix hotter than Vegas? While Phoenix and Las Vegas both experience similar high temperatures during the peak of summer,…
Good news! Now there’s no reason to travel all the way to Florence, Italy to see the Statue of David. You can see a replica of the famous statue right here in Las Vegas. But you gotta know where to go. So which hotel in Las Vegas features a replica of the Statue of David?…
You may be familiar with the expression “Viva Las Vegas” but what does it really mean? “Viva Las Vegas” is a Spanish phrase where the word “Viva” means “Long Live” and the words “Las Vegas” translate to “The Meadows.” The entire phrase means “Long Live Las Vegas” or more exactly, “Long Live The Meadows.” It…
I’m sure you’re familiar with the Las Vegas Strip. The glittery stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard full of casinos, hotels, and attractions that draw in millions of visitors each and every year. But did you know that there is another Strip in Las Vegas called the Boulder Strip? The Boulder Strip is a separate gaming…