USA

You’ve likely heard the expression Ithaca is Gorges before, and when you visit any park in the region it will likely be the first thing that pops into your head. The reason? It really is gorges!

We love hiking through the landscape in and around Ithaca whenever we visit the Finger Lakes, and on a recent trip we hit up a park we’ve been wanting to check out for quite some time- Robert Treman State Park just south of the city. 

If we could sum this one up quickly it would simply be this- don’t wait as long as we did to visit.    

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The Do and Don’t list is something that I have always enjoyed watching on travel specials and am throwing my hand into the style! 

While some of these features are often in the style of “you must do this” and “you might as well miss that,” this version is formatted in a different way and in no way tell you not to do something major, as my misfortune might be someone else’s highlight.

Instead, the “Do” will feature a specific place or thing to do in the destination that is a great site and/or experience, and the “Don’t” will spotlight things to keep in mind during that activity that is not well known and publicized when planning the trip.

This entry into the Do and Don’t feature looks at a big one- sightseeing in Las Vegas, Nevada!  While Las Vegas is known for the glitz and glamor, high rollers and whales, it can be done properly for the budget-conscious. 

That is why this list highlights some of the top things to do in Las Vegas and how to do them properly on a budget!

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The Vegas Strip is one of our favorite spots in the world to take a weekend break be it to bar hop, see a show, have a golf break, or even just eat some delicious meals.

Unlike the world renowned buffets (and stellar Buffet of Buffet pass) and restaurants from chefs of equal stature, our this food related experience is a bit more on the unique side- the Tastes of the World flight.

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