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I was going on a 5-day cross-country road trip with my dog, Kuma, and I needed to stop in between Houston and El Paso. After doing some research, Fort Stockton came up as an option and the Best Western Plus hotel had rave reviews on TripAdvisor; especially for being an excellent pet-friendly hotel.
Read MoreIn early June, I decided to go on a solo cross-country road trip from Florida to California with my dog, Kuma. Driving from Tampa to Los Angeles is a total of 2,533 miles and would take 37 hours to drive. Since I was traveling solo on a long road trip with a dog, I had to do some careful and detailed planning with this road trip itinerary.
Read MoreI was going on a solo road trip with my dog across the country and needed to find some good pet-friendly hotels along the way. Home2 Suites Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas, definitely fit the bill and it was my favorite hotel stay among all the hotels I stayed at on this trip.
Read MorePacsafe designs an array of anti-theft bags and there are plenty of styles to choose from, but which one is right for you? One thing they all have in common is the anti-theft features, but each bag also has its own variation of specs to suit your particular lifestyle.
Read MoreWe’ve stayed at plenty of hotels with our pups and the pet fees generally range from $50 to $100, so when we heard that The Westin in Long Beach, California had no pet fees whatsoever, we couldn’t believe it. This was our first experience at a 4-star hotel that had absolutely no pet fee.
Read MoreCarmel, or Carmel-By-The-Sea, is a gorgeous coastal town in California that is known to be one of U.S.A.’s most dog-friendly towns. We have always wanted to take our dogs on trips with us and this was the perfect opportunity to go while Crystal was visiting California with her dog.
Read MoreThere were a handful of pet-friendly accommodations in Carmel and we took several factors into account including location, price, reviews, and pet-friendliness, and Hofsas House Hotel was the clear winner.
Read MoreTravel is slowly starting to reopen and many of us are itching to get out, but there is one essential item we can’t forget to take with us these days: a face mask. Here are 5 reasons why we are fans of Pacsafe’s “Protective & Reusable Silver iON Face Mask”.
Read MoreIf you are looking for things to do in OC (Orange County) that have nothing to do with Disneyland or the beach, you’ll want to check out the Mission San Juan Capistrano. It’s located in Historic Downtown San Juan Capistrano, which is near the Pacific coast and lies halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles.
Read MoreWe spent an entire Sunday exploring the library, art museums, themed gardens and even had lunch at their 1919 Cafe. The library contains rare books from the 15th century and an extensive collection of vintage light bulbs.
Read MoreIf this is your first time hearing about Solvang, it’s a charming little Danish village West of Santa Barbara, California. Located in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang is a town best known for its Danish culture and architecture and it’s a great place to explore for the day or for a short weekend getaway. Here is our list of things to do in Solvang, California.
Read MoreIf you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just someone who wants to indulge in a meal packed with nutrients, then Kinpira Gobo (braised carrot and burdock root) is a great choice. Gobo is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and has been used for centuries in holistic medicine.
Read MoreIf this is your first time visiting Little Tokyo then you must indulge in a freshly baked Melon Pan, tour the largest Japanese American Museum in the nation, and take home a bunch of Japanese goodies from Nijiya Market.
Read MoreKatsu is a common and very popular comfort food in Japan that Crystal and I cook all the time. It’s a very simple dish and it’s also a great recipe to cook with kids. As a child, I really enjoyed helping my mom prepare this dish.
Read MoreI want to emphasize that it’s not just about the products I use, but when I use them. I have always felt that my nighttime routine was the most important time for my skin to rejuvenate. I’m a strong believer that the products I use to recharge and nourish my skin, to its fullest, is best achieved by showering at night right before I go to bed.
Read MoreLos Angeles is a huge city and there are so many different areas to visit, but if you are in Downtown Los Angeles for the first time, you’ll want to explore an iconic book store, slurp on some amazing vegan noodles, and immerse yourself in one of the many cultures that this ethnically diverse city has to offer.
Read MoreI love Japanese comfort foods and one of my favorite dishes from Japan is tatsuta age. I cook this at home all the time and over the years, I’ve adapted the recipe to a healthier version by not deep frying the chicken.
Read MoreMany traditional Japanese foods are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial bacteria that naturally boost your immune system. I personally think that this is a better and cheaper option than dietary supplements, for the most part.
Read MoreIf you’ve never been to Bruges and stumbled upon our post, we hope the things we learned in Belgium, Bruges will help you. We give insight into tipping, waffles, and their relaxed business hours.
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I often get asked what women should wear in Turkey or if there is some sort of dress code for women. In general, you can pretty much wear whatever you want. The only places where you need to dress a certain way is at the mosques. To give you a better idea on what you should pack, here’s what I wore in Cappadocia, Antalya, Kas, Pamukkale, and Istanbul.
Have you seen those beautiful palm tree-lined streets in LA and ever wondered where the heck people took those photos? We drove around Beverly Hills and found the perfect spot and have the actual cross street names so you don’t get lost.
Crystal and I took the Citysafe CX Anti-theft Backpack and the Citysafe CX Anti-theft Convertible Backpack on our recent trip to Japan and they were just what we needed for our travels and exploring Tokyo. Here are our top 7 reasons why we love our sleek and city chic backpacks.
My visit to Chip and Joanna’s empire in Waco, Texas with Kuma. Magnolia Market at the Silos is humungous and often referred to as the Disneyland of Fixer Upper fans. I can understand why they call it that now.