Soul Food Sundays at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, Florida

Soul Food Sundays at Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe in Tampa, Florida

We have been huge fans of Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe for over six years now and began going to this unique and trendy spot shortly after they opened. Every time we have friends in town, this is one of the spots we love taking them to. We've spent so much time here that we decided it was time to share this hidden gem. 

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My Amazing Beach Hotel Experience in Oceanside, California

My Amazing Beach Hotel Experience in Oceanside, California

When I arrived at the SpringHill Suites Marriott in Downtown Oceanside, CA,  I immediately fell in love when I pulled my car into the entrance and was greeted by a beautiful huge succulent living wall. 

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Oceanside Sunset Market is More Than A Farmer's Market

Oceanside Sunset Market is More Than A Farmer's Market

Every Thursday night Oceanside's Sunset Market gathers local farmers, artists, and chef's from all over the world. It's a wonderful way to spend a Thursday evening with friends and family (this means your fur baby too!) with live entertainment and an amazing selection of gourmet cuisines.  

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You, Me, and Holy Matcha Green Tea : North Park, San Diego

You, Me, and Holy Matcha Green Tea : North Park, San Diego

Holy Matcha opened its doors this month (March 11, 2017) and I immediately fell in love with the interior design. I simply adore baby pink walls and cute succulent arrangements.

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Mansion on Forsyth Park: The Perfect Hotel in Savannah

Mansion on Forsyth Park: The Perfect Hotel in Savannah

I love Savannah and was thrilled when I found out that one of my business trips was going to be in Savannah for 4 days this year. The best part was that we got to stay in one of the most beautiful and historic (my favorite!) hotels in the charming city at Mansion on Forsyth Park

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How To Have a Fun Night of Karaoke in Japan

How To Have a Fun Night of Karaoke in Japan

Karaoke isn't something new and has been a favorite pastime in Japan for as long as I can remember. I grew up in Japan and my classmates and I would go as often as 2-3 times a week. When I moved to the United States, I was surprised at how different the Karaoke experience was in the Western culture. It was nothing like Japan's Karaoke. 

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Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi Hills Japan

Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi Hills Japan

Grand Hyatt Tokyo is located in Roppongi Hills and it's an outstanding location right in the center of everything with shopping, entertainment, restaurants and more. It was perfect for our one night stay because we wanted to visit a couple of places that were within walking distance from the hotel: Hedgehog Cafe and the Mori Art Museum

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The Super Kawaii Pompompurin Cafe in Harajuku

The Super Kawaii Pompompurin Cafe in Harajuku

I was on a hunt for the cutest cafes in Japan and came across Pompompurin Cafe in Harajuku. Japan is well-known for creating kawaii (cute) dishes and this cafe did not disappoint. The entire yellow cafe explodes with cuteness from their decor to tabletop settings to dishes.

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Having Fun Eating Sushi in Japan at Kura Sushi

Having Fun Eating Sushi in Japan at Kura Sushi

Sushi is everywhere in Japan and there’s a wide range of sushi restaurants to choose from. You can go from chain sushi restaurants to the uber expensive sushi places like Sukibayashi Jiro from the documentary, Jiro Dreams of Sushi. We wanted to have fun while eating our sushi, so we went to Kura Sushi.

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Robot Restaurant in Japan - The Most Wacky and Awesome Show You'll Ever Experience

Robot Restaurant in Japan - The Most Wacky and Awesome Show You'll Ever Experience

I’ve been hearing a lot about Robot Restaurant lately, so I had to go check this place out for myself while I was in Japan. It’s a pretty expensive show at Â¥8,000 (~$80), but if you go to Beauty of Japan and purchase your tickets in advance, you’ll get a 16% discount, making it  Â¥6,700 (~$67) for the show. 

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