Nevada
Restaurant Review: Sushi Pier on Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Lately, JC and I have been big fans of looking up reviews on TripAdvisor to make decisions on where we go for dinner. Sushi Pier on Lake Tahoe is currently one of the top rated sushi venues in the area, so we decided to stop by and check out their al...
Restaurant Review: Orozko in Reno, Nevada
Shortly after checking into our room at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada, we decided to grab some tapas and tequila at the Mediterranean Restaurant located near the lobby. Named Orozko after the owner's personal love for Orozko, a ...
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort in Reno, Nevada
The second part of our stay in Reno was spent at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort where we didn't have as luxurious of a room as Peppermill, but we did end up having a really good time thanks to the amazing customer service.
For starters, our r...
Review: Cafe Del Rio in Virginia City, Nevada
As promised, here are pics and a review from my visit to Cafe Del Rio in Virginia City, Nevada. Click on the link if you would like to read my original post on visiting Virginia City.
JC and I had a fun day exploring Virginia City's Western themed...
Day Trip: Virginia City, Nevada
About an hour away from Reno, Nevada is a quaint little town called Virginia City. Dressed in all the fixings of an old Western Village, Virginia City is replete with specialty shops, saloons, and vintage style gambling halls. The drive to Virginia C...
Peppermill Resort & Spa in Reno, Nevada
The next stop on our trip after leaving Death Valley National Park was Reno, Nevada where boo and I enjoyed a week split up at two different properties - John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort and Peppermill Resort & Spa.
Both are hotel/casino pr...
Death Valley National Park
After heading North from Las Vegas, JC and I decided to stop by Death Valley National Park and check out the lowest point in America. Located about 85 miles East of America's highest point (Mount Whitney), Death Valley's Badwater Basin is a whopping ...
#MoneyCantBuyStyle Photos at Red Rock Canyon
Recently, I wrote about Kmart's Money Can't Buy You Style Remix Challenge, which allows fashion lovers to upload photos of themselves remixing the Jaclyn Smith utility shirt for the chance to win a $500 gift card and a trip to NYC for a photo shoot! ...
Tacos El Gordo on The Strip in Las Vegas
I am a Mexican food junkie and with yesterday being Cinco de Mayo, I just had to celebrate with some traditional cuisine. Now my typical go-to spot for Mexican food is Dos Caminos, and for good reason. They have some of the best ceviches, mole poblan...
Restaurant Review: Vivas Las Arepas in Las Vegas
As a food addict, I like to find a nice balance between eating out at fancy-shmancy, touristy hot spots and sampling local gems. Vivas Las Arepas in Las Vegas is a local find that I noticed while driving by. Having traveled to Venezuela, several year...