Bellagio

Las Vegas

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October 14th 2011
After a short stop over in LA, we boarded our connecting flight to Las Vegas. Looking out the window as we neared our destination was a surreal; Vegas rises out of the middle of a desert and is surrounded by vast mountain ranges. It looks like such an unlikely destination for a city which draws nearly 40 million tourists a year. We made our way to the baggage area to discover that in this city ... 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