Trevor Klee’s Newsletter • 149 implied HN points • 12 Jan 26
- Las Vegas is loud, theatrical, and driven by spectacle and gambling, which often masks poverty, decay, and a predatory vibe.
- The desert around Vegas reveals strange, decaying Americana — ghost towns, novelty attractions, and legal brothels — that show how boomtown ventures can quickly become abandoned or exploitative.
- San Diego felt relaxed, sunny, and functional with strong beach‑town vibes and family time, but it remains expensive and is only slowly shifting away from car‑centric, single‑family sprawl.