VEGAS! SIN CITY! My only holiday in 2023 took me to America for the first time, where I found myself in a hilariously unexpected situation: I was the lone woman on a trip to Las Vegas with five rowdy men to celebrate a 40th birthday. The guys, fuelled by excitement and one too many pre-flight drinks, were like a whirlwind of chaos as they navigated their way through the airport.

From the moment we touched down, I knew I was in for an adventure. From blackjack tables to strip clubs, karaoke to rooftop pools, I found myself in the midst of a non-stop party that seemed to defy all logic and reason. And you know what? I was in! The trip’s first highlight came when we tried our luck at a karaoke bar. With alcohol giving us Dutch courage, we took to the stage one by one, belting out off-key renditions of classic hits. When it was my turn, I went full Britney Spears, complete with choreographed dance moves.

The second highlight was my roommate coming in at 4am, so wasted he knocked himself out on the bedside table and threw up on me two hours later. Why was this a highlight, you may be wondering? Because the lads and I bonded and laughed so much on this trip that we created memories which will last a lifetime. That in itself has to be the third and final highlight. As for the rest of our antics . . . luckily, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Sikisa: Hear Me Out tour Friday 22 March–Saturday 4 May. Read our full review of the show here.