A Pet-Friendly Eco-Chic Dining Experience At True Food Kitchen in Pasadena, California

A Pet-Friendly Eco-Chic Dining Experience At True Food Kitchen in Pasadena, California

My first experience dining at True Food Kitchen was in San Diego, California. I posted some photos on my Instagram stories and left wanting to return especially for their amazing drink menu. Crystal saw my Instagram posts and commented on how she loved the decor. Fast forward two years later, and when Crystal was in town, we made a visit to the TFK in Pasadena.

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Budget-Friendly Yoga Retreat at Villa Sumaya on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala

Budget-Friendly Yoga Retreat at Villa Sumaya on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala

I had such an amazing time at the yoga retreat in Bali that I wanted to take a similar trip but somewhere closer to home and more affordable. There are plenty of yoga retreats in Costa Rica but I’ve already been there so I started looking into Guatemala and found the perfect yoga retreat at Villa Sumaya.

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Protect Your Bag, Belongings, and Identity with Pacsafe’s Stylish Anti-Theft Travel Bags

Protect Your Bag, Belongings, and Identity with Pacsafe’s Stylish Anti-Theft Travel Bags

Ever since we discovered Pacsafe, we’ve been a loyal fan of their anti-theft bags and appreciate that we can enjoy peace of mind no matter where we are. They are constantly innovating their designs and there are some key features Pacsafe provides to protect your bag, belongings, and identity that we admire.

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What to Pack for Carmel in June For You and Your Dog

What to Pack for Carmel in June For You and Your Dog

We visited Carmel in June and the mornings were crisp, breezy, and foggy. Here is a list of what we packed for ourselves and our pups. Read through the end to find out what we wish we would have packed.

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Stylish & Comfortable Summer Outfits For Your Road Trip with Anatomie

Stylish & Comfortable Summer Outfits For Your Road Trip with Anatomie

Recently, we’ve been escaping on the weekends visiting various areas throughout Southern California and our go-to road trip clothing has been Anatomie. Anatomie uses luxe French and Italian fabrics to make their clothes wrinkle-free, quick-dry, durable, and exceptionally easy to care for, which is why they make for the perfect road trip attire.

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Excellent Pet-Friendly Hotel at Best Western Plus Fort Stockton in Texas

Excellent Pet-Friendly Hotel at Best Western Plus Fort Stockton in Texas

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to a Solo Cross-Country Road Trip With Your Dog (from Florida to California)

The Ultimate Guide to a Solo Cross-Country Road Trip With Your Dog (from Florida to California)

In 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.

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Clean and Modern Rooms at the Pet-Friendly Home2 Suites Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas

Clean and Modern Rooms at the Pet-Friendly Home2 Suites Energy Corridor in Houston, Texas

I 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.

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Which Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bag Is the Right One For You?

Which Pacsafe Anti-Theft Bag Is the Right One For You?

Pacsafe 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.

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Our Brutally Honest Review of The Westin Long Beach Dog-Friendly Hotel

Our Brutally Honest Review of The Westin Long Beach Dog-Friendly Hotel

We’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.

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Dog-Friendly Things To Do in a Day at Carmel-By-the-Sea

Dog-Friendly Things To Do in a Day at Carmel-By-the-Sea

Carmel, 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.

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Protect Each Other with Pacsafe’s 5-Layer Reusable and Breathable Face Mask

Protect Each Other with Pacsafe’s 5-Layer Reusable and Breathable Face Mask

Travel 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”.

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Explore Orange County’s Under-the-Radar Mission San Juan Capistrano

Explore Orange County’s Under-the-Radar Mission San Juan Capistrano

If 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.

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Exploring The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in California

Exploring The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in California

We 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.

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Top 6 Things To Do in Solvang, California On Thanksgiving Weekend

Top 6 Things To Do in Solvang, California On Thanksgiving Weekend

If 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.

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Japanese Superfood Kinpira Gobo: Easy 7-Minute Recipe

Japanese Superfood Kinpira Gobo: Easy 7-Minute Recipe

If 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.

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Why You Need to Experience Little Tokyo on Your First Visit to Downtown Los Angeles

Why You Need to Experience Little Tokyo on Your First Visit to Downtown Los Angeles

If 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.

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