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How Vegetarians Can Survive In the Airport

Whether you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, finding things to order when you eat out can be difficult and there usually isn’t much variety either. At least you can go home and whip something up to make you happy. Unfortunately, when you’re traveling, it can be even more inconvenient to find something healthy and tasty several times a day to satisfy your hunger that still sticks to your food ethics. You aren’t the only one that has problems finding dining resources. There are also those with food...

Hop On the Bus, Hop Off the Bus in Vegas

It wasn't that long ago that I was all excited about the concept of the Hop-On Hop-Off buses that I'd never been on before. Once I started, as predicted, I've never wanted to see a city any other way. Okay, that's not true, but I enjoy the tour buses so much, I've not gone anywhere since without climbing onboard one. Vegas has two routes for their buses (downtown and The Strip), so you can learn about different parts of town and have totally different photo ops and cool places to check out. T...

Why I Love Vacation Rentals

I love a good vacation rental. They offer so much more than a hotel ever could, all with one rate. Last month we were in Vegas and stayed in a timeshare property we've stayed in before. It's on Las Vegas Blvd but far enough away from the action to be quiet and relaxing. It's also a great place to cool off from the heat of the summer sun, because Vegas can get hot. The rooms are comfy, cool and a great respite from the chaos of The Strip.

The property was right across the street from some...

Shereen Travels Cheap Turns Five!

Sometimes it feels like I just started blogging and other times it seems like I've always been doing it. I've come a lot way from writing posts for a few of my friends and now five years later I'm getting opportunities I only hoped would be a possibility and being called out on "best of" lists from some of my favorite companies, like Tripadvisor. There are still a lot of things I'd like to accomplish as a travel blogger, but I'm so thrilled with what I've done so far, including helping the lo...

Around the World in 80 Drinks

I don't drink much when I travel, because it's dehydrating, but I sometimes indulge in a cocktail or two. When in Rome right? Well, there might be something to that statement, because there are different libations that are popular in different destinations and sometimes it would be a shame to miss out on this drink of choice, just like I think you should at least try one of the most popular dishes. Though I had had Guinness before going to London, I had never had full-strength Guinness and I...

Packing Light For Your Warm Weather Getaway

As long as I've been traveling light, it has gotten easier each time, but I still hear people saying they can't go carry-on-only, because of shoes or toiletries or whatever else. We spent over a week in Vegas last month and we did it with just one medium carry-on bag and a smaller, shoulder-bag carry-on...for the two of us. We have traveled with two carry-ons when we visited Europe (here's a link for men's travel wardrobe), but generally we try to get all our stuff in one, so we don't ha...

Enjoying the Mob Life

There are so many things to do in Las Vegas that aren't gambling or going to shows. One of the things I've done on my recent trips that I loved is visiting the Mob Museum. Located downtown, just across the street from the Fremont Street Experience, you can learn all about how Sin City was built from the ground up by mob money. 

Once inside, you can pose for a lineup. See what you look like if you were arrested. I wish I took a pic from inside, too, since it’s very odd to go behi...

40 Reasons Florida Is a Popular Vacation Destination

More people have visited Florida than any other state in the U.S. for three years running, and for plenty of good reasons. No matter what kind of traveler you are and what your tastes are in entertainment, nightlife, dining, and/or recreation, this state has something for you. When you visit Florida, you can dine on seafood, Cuban cuisine, southern-style comfort food, or tasty all-American burgers and fries. You can visit one favorite city or take a road trip around the state to see the sight...

Airports Can Be Entertaining

I see you all rolling your eyes. You probably hate how much I adore airports. I downloaded GateGuru and print out the map and highlight the places to check out when I have a layover, whether it's an hour or four. Two hours is ideal in my eyes. Does it bug you that I look forward to hours at the airport? It doesn't have to be a place of misery. Maybe my excitement can rub off on you...

Why do I enjoy the airport so much? It could be that I live where the best airport is (Travel + Leis...

The Best of Free Las Vegas (Part 2)

As you probably know, Las Vegas can be quite expensive. It used to be that you could barely sit at a machine before you were asked if you wanted a (free) drink or you could walk into any hotel and find a place to eat for super cheap. That's not really so anymore, but the food game is strong in Sin City, so I'm always willing to splurge on some good meals (not all, mind you) and find some ways to save elsewhere on my trip. 

The list of free things in Vegas is pretty long, so I've narrowed...