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In Vegas most people gamble. I was no exception to the rule. I put down a few bucks on the roulette table over the course of a few days and ended up ahead (I ended up losing $170 overall when I went to gamble on Fremont Street, but that’s a different story). But above all […]

One of the most pristine places in the Reno, Nevada region is Lake Tahoe. At more than 191,000 square miles, Lake Tahoe is not only the largest alpine lake in the United States, but the 26th largest in the world. When I went, I couldn’t help but take in the radiant blue water that shimmered […]

After my train arrived about 45 minutes late in San Diego yesterday, I needed to unwind. My hostel recommended I take an hour long walking tour through the Gaslamp District, along the bay and through downtown. San Diego is absolutely full of life at any time of the day with runners, shoppers, photographers and even […]

When I landed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, it was probably at the most inconvenient time. My host picked me up from the airport and showed me all the touristy spots while we waited for traffic to clear (and there was still congestion at 9:30 p.m.). The only money we spent was on parking (which […]

Tomorrow, I leave for Phoenix after spending two weeks in Prescott. Here’s what I captured downtown and at the Sharlot Hall Museum. Enjoy!