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Rob Kachelriess

Rob Kachelriess is a full-time freelance writer who covers travel, dining, entertainment, and other fun stuff for Thrillist. He's based in Las Vegas but enjoys exploring destinations throughout the world, especially in the Southwest United States. Otherwise, he's happy to hang out at home with his wife Mary and their family of doggies. Follow him @rkachelriess.

Latest Posts From Rob

car camping in northern nevada, in Great Basin National Park with a view of mountains and a dirt road
Travel

Where to Go Camping in Northeast Nevada

From the snow-capped peaks of the Ruby Mountains to relics of the state’s Old West legacy, the best overnight spots to explore near Ely and Elko

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a campfire burning on the shore of a lake under blue sky, in Pyramid Lake, Nevada
Travel

Where to Camp Near Reno, Nevada

The “Biggest Little City in the World” provides the perfect base camp for exploring the great outdoors

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Where to Go Camping Near Las Vegas
Travel

Where to Go Camping Near Las Vegas

Trade Vegas's all-you-can-eat buffets for towering rock spires, ghost towns, and water sports

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A person slowly pours salsa over a plate of nachos commemorating the hit show 'Wednesday' with inky black tortilla chips. The prop hand from the show stands perched upon its fingertips on the red, diner-style tabletop.
Travel

Everything You Need to Know About Netflix's New Restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip

The menu is inspired by ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ and more hit series

woman swings on a glider inside area15 in las vegas
Travel

25 Ways Las Vegas Will Look Different in 2025

New restaurants, new shows, new places to stay, and pro-wrestling’s biggest party are coming this year

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Events

The Ultimate Guide to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas

Rev your engines and bring your appetite. There's a lot of stuff happening during Race Week, and some of it's actually affordable.

The Ultimate Convention for Pop Culture Fans Opens to the Public for the First Time in Las Vegas
Entertainment

The Ultimate Convention for Pop Culture Fans Opens to the Public for the First Time in Las Vegas

"ComplexCon combines a convention, music festival, food festival, and events like South by Southwest—and puts them all in a blender.”

Things to do in Las Vegas: formula 1
Events

22 Things You Have to Do in Las Vegas This Year, from Pride to Formula 1

These annual events in Las Vegas are worth planning a trip around.

A Local’s Guide to Doing Las Vegas the Right Way—With No Tourist Traps in Sight
Events

A Local’s Guide to Doing Las Vegas the Right Way—With No Tourist Traps in Sight

Las Vegas has so much to offer, including mob history, unbeatable party spots, and hidden gems in the great outdoors.

Grand Canyon
Travel

The Most Unforgettable Ways to Tour the Grand Canyon

Planes, trains and burros—there’s no wrong way to soak up the splendor of this iconic landmark.

Downtown Arts District
Travel

An Insider’s Guide to Las Vegas’s Hottest Neighborhood

Where to eat, drink, and have fun in the fastest growing neighborhood in Las Vegas.

The Stanley inspired Stephen King to write "The Shining"
Travel

The Creepiest and Most Haunted Hotels in Every State

We actually don’t recommend staying the night.