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Tonight, I planned to watch the Dutch football match at Tonic Times Square bar. I woke up around 11:30 am, got ready quickly with a shower, shave, and brushing my teeth. Afterward, I messaged Steve to tell him about my plans and invited him to join if he felt like it and had the time. The Tonic Times Square bar I found online was going to be packed with Dutch fans, so I knew I had to get there early. If I didn’t, they might send me to their sister bar, where I’d read they’d immediately send families with children…

Today, I planned to watch the Fourth of July fireworks near the Brooklyn Bridge. Rolling out of bed around 2 p.m., the aftermath of last night hit me—it had been wild, far beyond what I’d anticipated from the meeting. The first five minutes still stood out: the moment I nearly walked away but decided to stay. Fast forward to 6 a.m., and I was finally back at the hostel, exhausted but thrilled. A Well Deserved Bath With Drew gone, I had the entire dorm to myself for the day. Taking full advantage of the solitude, I filled the tub using…

Today would be my final day gambling at the strip. I woke up around midnight after spending the entire night using my laptop in the dorm. It was blissfully empty since everyone else was out partying at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC). Having the place to myself was quite enjoyable. I made good use of the room’s refrigerator, which was really convenient. After realizing someone had been drinking my Coke from the communal kitchen for the past two days, I decided to keep my drinks in the room to prevent any more thefts. Those coke thieves were absolute morons! After…

Today marked my final day of gambling at the Fremont Street Experience. I woke up late, well into the afternoon. Given the scorching heat outside, I didn’t mind the late start. Venturing outdoors in such weather was simply unbearable. The only excursion I made while awake was to grab some food at seven eleven. The rest of the day was spent in contemplation and planning. I decided it was time to rent a car again. Having a vehicle would greatly streamline my itinerary, allowing me to arrange tours and visit national parks at my own pace. The decision weighed heavily…

I woke up around 10 am with plans to visit the Strip today. As I glanced around the dorm, I noticed some faces missing and new ones taking their place. Sean was nowhere to be found, replaced by a new arrival perched on his bunk bed. This gentleman, an older Indian named Som (pronounced as Zoom), struck up a polite conversation with me. I extended an invitation for him to join me on my trip to the Strip. To my surprise, Som seemed astonished to learn that there was more to Las Vegas than just the Fremont Street Experience! I…

Today, my plan was to delve into the Fremont Street experience in Las Vegas. I woke up late, around 11 am. Yesterday was a long night—I spent hours typing and uploading content. I covered so much about Hawaii and LA; it was quite intense. I began my day by heading to the 7/11 just across the street, barely 40 meters away from the hostel. Stepping outside, I was hit by a wave of intense heat. It felt like opening an oven door and having the warm air blast right into your face. The dry air made me start…