Singles in Vegas face challenges other American urban dwellers do not. Due to the tourism aspect, a single guy has to put up the good fight in order to meet women who are residents and not just here for a brief time and looking for a meaningless tryst. I have become somewhat of an expert […]
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Golf in Las Vegas
I wasn’t much of a golfer prior to relocating to Las Vegas, but I now work with a group who arranges outings on a regular basis, and I have been excited with my progression in a pretty short time. I would get out to play more often, but I’m convinced there is no such thing […]
The Griffin’s Mad House
Navigating the social scene in a new town is quite a feat. It is a huge undertaking to find one’s niche when relocating to a city catering to tourists. While I appreciate the grandeur of the Strip, I found myself seeking a Vegas watering hole where locals flock. As a single guy in Vegas, I’m […]
24-Hour Restaurants in Las Vegas, NV
The influx of celebrity chefs in Vegas has altered the culinary tradition of widespread cheap eats in Las Vegas. Long gone is the multitude of buffets and widespread options for fine dining on a dime. One Vegas mainstay has remained unscathed, and that is the abundance of 24-hour restaurants with great eats. I’ve explored a […]
Stratosphere
What is the must-do for Vegas visitors who are innate thrill-seekers? The Stratosphere thrill rides are, hands down. I won’t pretend to be the ultimate thrill-seeker, but do enjoy a certain level of adrenaline pumping through my veins. So I opted to give the rides at The Stratosphere a whirl, and I am glad I […]
Topping the Barometer at the Hottest Las Vegas Topless Pool
Becoming acclimated to the Vegas heat is a chore for this midwesterner, and I have been craving some pool action. What better method of meeting Vegas singles and cooling off at the same time than finding a topless pool in Vegas? A plethora of Vegas party pools exists, with select pools being topless, or European-style. […]
Fine French Dining Las Vegas Style
Fine dining experiences are normally saved for occasions when I am wooing a member of the opposite sex. I made an exception when visited recently by a friend from home. I wanted to treat my first visitor to something special. After hearing about the phenomenal views from the 56th floor, Alizé at The Palms was […]
Sampling Sin City’s Finest Feminine Forms
Word of my decision to relocate to Las Vegas spread quickly among my buddies. We men lack the ability to voice how much a changing friendship dynamic is going to suck. Knowing my comrades would be attending Sox games, indulging in libations at our favorite Irish pub and serving as wingmen for one another without […]
Secret Pizza in Las Vegas, Not-So-Secret
Generally, I strive to avoid any and all single-guy clichés. I fall short in one area; I am a sucker for great pizza. My Chicago upbringing groomed me to believe Chicago-style pizza is the ultimate. As I navigate my new surroundings, one thing is certain: securing a favorite pizza in Las Vegas is a must. […]
Single Guy in Las Vegas, Rolling the Dice
What compels a 28-year-old single male to uproot from the Midwest and embark on a life-changing trek to Las Vegas without knowing a soul, but for a handful of future counterparts at a leading Las Vegas advertising agency? In my case, a sense of adventure and a craving for something new is all it took. […]