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Tampa, Florida is full of great things to do and although it’s not as big as Orlando or Miami, you can still have tons of fun in this beautiful city. Discover some fun things you can do while you’re visiting Tampa.
Read MoreI feel so lucky to be living in Tampa, Florida with all the dog-friendly locations in this city. Kuma, my sassy corgi, is my best friend and I like to take her everywhere with me if I can. Thankfully, Tampa has numerous dog-friendly spots and these are my favorite places I like to take her with me.
Read MoreFat Beet Farm is my new favorite eatery in Tampa, Florida. Located in Oldsmar, this farm is sustainable and serves fresh eats from their on-site kitchen.
Read MoreHyde Park Village is one of our favorite places to visit in Tampa, Florida. It’s located in the charming and historic neighborhood of Hyde Park and it’s one of the most beautiful areas in Tampa.
Read MoreOne of the most popular areas in Tampa is The Tampa Riverwalk which is right in the heart of downtown. The locals especially love coming here to enjoy spacious grassy areas, gorgeous views, a nicely paved walkway, a few museums, fun parks, restaurants, and a trendy food hall.
Read MoreThis large mosque-looking building in Tampa is the University of Tampa and you can’t miss it, especially if you are at the Tampa Riverwalk. Before becoming the University of Tampa, it was known as the Tampa Bay Hotel and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.
Read MoreHotel Haya is a Havana-inspired boutique hotel located in Ybor City. It’s the newest addition to Ybor and is already quite the buzz in town.
Read MoreI have been wanting to visit Two Shepherds Taproom for awhile and found the perfect opportunity when they held a corgi meetup event. Their outdoor play space is over 10,000 square feet!
Read MoreI’ve been to the Florida Aquarium a few times before but I never really appreciated it until this year. I recently found out that the Florida Aquarium offered a penguin encounter tour and I knew I had to go back to experience this when Candy was back in town visiting.
Read MoreWe had never been to England so when we heard that Norwegian Air was going to start offering direct flights from Tampa, Florida to London, we were thrilled! When we booked our flights to London, we decided to try their Premium Cabin.
Read MoreUlele opened in 2014 and has been a popular native-inspired restaurant for the locals ever since it’s opening in Tampa. Whenever friends come to visit, we like to take them here as it is a beautiful restaurant with gorgeous surroundings and delicious food.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a classy bar with a brilliant ambience, you have to experience C.W.'s Gin Joint in downtown Tampa. Not only is it a classy bar, but they have excellent handcrafted cocktails, amazing food and a wonderful staff.
Read MoreWe're always on the hunt for pet-friendly places in Tampa, Florida and recently stopped by c.1949 Florida Beer Garden. We always feel bad leaving Kuma at home when we are out having fun on the weekends, so when we heard about c.1949 being a pet-friendly establishment, we were excited to take Kuma with us.
Read MoreWe were looking for things to do in Tampa on a rainy Saturday and found that Yuengling offered free tours with complimentary samples!
Read MoreBern's Steak House is a local favorite and has been around since 1956. I know you are probably thinking this is going to be a typical steakhouse restaurant review but let me reassure you that it is more than just a steakhouse. Even I had my doubts but was blown away by the meal and the entire experience. It was none like I've ever experienced before.
Read MoreI have been wanting to go back to O Cocina ever since I had the wonderful brunch at their restaurant and since Candy was in town visiting Tampa, I thought this was the perfect time to visit O Cocina again to try their dinner menu. I’m so happy we went back for more because this dining experience was even better than the last!
Read MoreSweet Soul is the perfect place for you to indulge in sweet treats without feeling guilty. They serve all vegan, paleo and plant-based items that all benefit the body in some way. Two of my favorite ingredients lately are matcha, a.k.a. green tea, which is high in antioxidants, and charcoal, which helps with your skin complexion. Sweet Soul has a unique soft serve that mixes both of my favorites!
Read MoreI have been wanting to write this post for awhile because it’s my favorite ramen shop in the Tampa Bay area. Actually, Japanese Kitchen Dosunco is probably my favorite ramen shop ever; even compared to some ramen restaurants in Japan. It took me awhile to write about it because every time I go, I eat the ramen right away and I don’t have anything to take pictures of. Finally, after numerous trips, I have calmed myself down and took the time to really take in the food, restaurant and the ambience.
Read MoreWe were searching for a place to have a nice and chill Wednesday night when we came across Cheese Please. Cheese Please is a nice little wine bar that offers wine and cheese tastings and their online reviews were outstanding. We couldn't believe that we didn't stumble upon this place sooner with all the rave reviews.
Read MoreEvery summer in Florida, I always think to myself: Can it get any hotter? And every year, yes, it gets hotter. That's why us Floridians need help cooling down. Thankfully, Tampa has a great variety of icy cold treats for us!
Read MoreFrom Hidden Gems to Fashion Trends! A lifestyle blog about two sisters who love to travel and mix in fashion, beauty, pet-friendly destinations and more.
We're sisters who are half Japanese and half American and we love to travel the world in style! Follow our adventures as we discover hidden gems, amazing landscapes, or cute things to do in Japan. Subscribe to our Youtube channel and see how silly we can be😆
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.