I've lived in Vegas for over a year, and haven't visited The Strip. Instead, I've found a cozier side of Sin City.

Las Vegas is so much more than The Strip.

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• I'd never visited Las Vegas before I moved to Sin City in 2024.
• I came here for graduate school, and was less intrigued by the city's casinos and clubs.
• Then, I discovered tons of things I love about Vegas, including cute cafés and scenic hiking trails.

I had never visited Las Vegas before in my life, but in August 2024, I found myself moving there.

I was beginning graduate school in Vegas...