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I am heading to Las Vegas for the 3rd time in the last 2 years. I personally love going there as there is still lots I haven't seen yet. I don't gamble much at all, I just enjoy the atmosphere of the city. This time I plan on going on taking a tour of the Grand Canyon and maybe the Hoover Dam.
I know not everyone likes Las Vegas and its not for everyone. I will say the only thing I never understood is the bad rap that a lot of people make about the Vegas. A lot of people think its just a city to gamble and drink. Its one big party the whole time you are there.
I know not everyone likes Las Vegas and its not for everyone. I will say the only thing I never understood is the bad rap that a lot of people make about the Vegas. A lot of people think its just a city to gamble and drink. Its one big party the whole time you are there.
Cody Webster
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Heading to Charleston in two weeks for a bachelor party
Might be heading to Chicago for a few days in May as well
Might be heading to Chicago for a few days in May as well
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Is Edmund's Oast a beer bar? Probably will be looking for some good beer bars rather than whiskey cocktails
Unfortunately, we aren't staying in downtown Charleston, we're staying in Isle of Palms
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Is Edmund's Oast a beer bar? Probably will be looking for some good beer bars rather than whiskey cocktails
Unfortunately, we aren't staying in downtown Charleston, we're staying in Isle of Palms
yes, edmund's oast is primarily a beer bar, but also a great restaurant to get a fine dining type of meal at, or even an amazing burger (albeit probably a bit overpriced). cocktails are as good as they get as well.
they also have a few bar bites that are only offered at the bar. very nice outdoor seating area too, and more spacious than anything you'll find anywhere else that i'm aware of.
love the place.
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CrazedZooChimp
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Going to Japan next month, anyone have any suggestions for places outside of Tokyo and Kyoto I should try to go (or day trips from those)?
Jumptheshark
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I would avoid Tokyo like the Plague unless you are either rich or on an expense account
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How long do you have there?
Nara from Kyoto. Takes about 45 minutes on the local train I think and there's loads of cool temples and shrines. And tame deer. If you have a couple of days spare I liked Hiroshima as well, and Miyajima was great.
As for the comment above, Japan is only as expensive as you want it to be. There are affordable places in Tokyo if you bother to look hard enough, and while I wouldn't live there (Tokyo - I'd move to Kansai in a heartbeat) it's well worth a visit.
Personally I love Osaka. There's not as much to see as there is in Tokyo, but the people are far friendlier and more likely to strike up a conversation with you. And the food there is great. And the bars... I miss Japan.
I've been twice since October and I'm thinking of going back in August before I go back to university and have to deal with being a broke student for a year. I'm learning Japanese right now and I like having the opportunity to use it.
You have got to be kidding me, blasphemy!
Tokyo is incredible, and the yen is weak right now so it is very very affordable. Cheaper than New York, as a resident.
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I'm only interested in traveling to countries with flexible abortion laws. And by flexible abortion laws, I mean countries that make abortion against the law. I want a super ethnic family filled with all colors of the rainbow.
Nara is beautiful - take a day trip from Kyoto. Deer roaming around everywhere, very bikable, and the massive Buddha temple are incredible.
Book a temple-stay in Koyasan and spend 1.5-2 days on the mountain for a very traditional and cultural experience. The graveyard is unbelievable, and very creepy! I suggest spending the night so you can do the early morning monk ritual, and because it is about a 3 hour commute from Kyoto (on the dot, Japan transit is rarely every delayed, even a minute).
Himeji is another awesome day trip from Kyoto. Beautiful castle with a great view, and close by.
Kinosaki is a great Japanese onsen, or hot spring, town. I wouldn't recommend unless you're really really craving a hot springs night. It's expensive and a bit out of the way.
All of these places, as amazing as they are, pale in comparison to Tokyo though. You can spend 2 weeks there alone.
Couldn't make it to DC, flights filled up.
Getting my passport back from the visa service tomorrow. Excited to finally have everything I need for my Cebu, Philippines work trip! Leaving in 10 days and will be gone until the end of July.
Going to St. Louis on Friday, Arches National Park on Saturday, and maybe Cleveland for the Red Sox Opening Day on Monday.
Getting my passport back from the visa service tomorrow. Excited to finally have everything I need for my Cebu, Philippines work trip! Leaving in 10 days and will be gone until the end of July.
Going to St. Louis on Friday, Arches National Park on Saturday, and maybe Cleveland for the Red Sox Opening Day on Monday.
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