Super-fantastic Journeys

 Flying out of Las Vegas McClaren Airport can provide you with some pretty unique views of the strip.  When selecting your seat you are going to want to get a seat on the right side of the airplane to be able to get the best views.  Be sure to be ready because as soon as the plane starts to rotate you will have just a little bit of time where you can see the strip.  I always enjoy this takeoff and shoot away. This first shot shows the strip from Mandalay Bay all the way down to the Stratosphere tower.  You can see the full length shortly after you are off the ground.   This second shot gives you a look down the strip, with just a little bit of the airfield still in the picture. While I am not a Raiders fan in any sense, I captured this shot to show off the new Raiders stadium located just west of the strip.

Lotus Siam  935 E Sahara Ave. Suite A5 Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 702-735-3033 https://lotusofsiamlv.com/ Food: 4.5 Stars Service: 4 Stars Location : 3 Stars The Lotus Siam is a well renowned Northern Thai cuisine restaurant in Las Vegas that is located off the strip, but close enough that it is easy to access.  It has been recognized by many media outlets like the Food Network, Saveur, Gourmet, and the travel channel.  I learned about it from a good friend who visits the restaurant frequently when he comes to the Vegas area.  He had recently retired so I wanted to take him to a place that he really enjoys.  My friend warned me that this restaurant was located in a strip mall and not to judge it by the outward appearance.  Once you walk in you will be amazed at how large the restaurant it and you are greeted by the wine cellar which has over 300 different bottles of wine for you to choose from.  The seating is pretty standard for a Thai food eatery and it is not trying to put on the Veg

The best place to drop quarters into a machine in Las Vegas is not in a casino.  If you want to have a great time on just a few dollars, the best place to go is the Pinball Hall of Fame .  That is right, there is a Pinball Hall of Fame and all the machines are a hands-on interactive exhibit.  The best thing about pinball machines over slot machines is that there is actually some skill involved in playing pinball and your skill determines your ability to win free games, not just luck. Located just east of the strip on Tropicana (driving or uber is suggested) this 10,000 square foot facility is currently filled with 260 pinball machines that you can touch and play.  The machines date from the 1950s to the 1990s and yes I was able to find a number of my favorites.  When you pull up outside the building and vinyl sign makes you wonder if you made the right decision for an activity compared to all the glitz of Vegas.  Once you walk inside there are rows and rows of machines for you t