Treasure Island

Vegas, baby!

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September 12th 2009
August, 10 - August, 15 As a fan of glitz, kitsch, bright lights and the odd bit of gambling Las Vegas has always been a destination on my must-see list. It didn't disappoint. From the first glimpse of the city miles away in the distance as we drove through the seemingly endless desert my excitement was soaring. Vegas is everything I expected - big, brash, bold and over the top. We m ... read more

North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more