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Travelling in the United States? See my Nevada travel guides

If you’re heading to Las Vegas from SoCal, make it a road trip and take the scenic route through the Mojave Desert.

I was coming from Long Beach California, so the drive is about 4 and a half hours (without any stops). But to break up the drive, here are a few stops I found along the way that I’d recommend stopping at.

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Las Vegas may be many things, but it’s not a cheap place for vacation. Fortunately, I’ve worked out a few hacks to save (at least a bit of) money while you’re there.

A trip to Las Vegas is all about living lavishly. It’s about sitting by the pool with a cocktail in hand and not caring about the cost of anything. So right off the bat, Las Vegas and I didn’t exactly get along. I’m not someone who can easily ignore a price tag.

So, I put together 5 ways (with two bonuses) to avoid going totally broke while visiting Las Vegas and still feel like you’re livin’ it up!

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