36 Hours at the Grand Canyon: Pet-Friendly National Park

36 Hours at the Grand Canyon: Pet-Friendly National Park

We visited Grand Canyon National Park for 36 hours and enjoyed the amazing views of the canyons. This national park is also pet friendly, so we took Kuma with us too and walked along the South Rim Trail so she could enjoy the views with us. Take a ride along with us on Desert View Drive to see all the grand views the Grand Canyon offers.

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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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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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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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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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4 Amusing Things To Do in Downtown Los Angeles for First-Timers

4 Amusing Things To Do in Downtown Los Angeles for First-Timers

Los 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.

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Exploring San Juan La Laguna with Voltan Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Exploring San Juan La Laguna with Voltan Adventures at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

My friend and I were staying at Villa Sumaya, a beautiful resort located on Lake Atitlan, and we wanted to visit one of the towns in the area. There are 12 towns around Lake Atitlan and they are all accessible by boat. You can explore these areas on your own, but we wanted to know the culture and history of the area, so the staff at Villa Sumaya recommended Voltan Adventures.

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What to Pack for Lake Atitlan, Guatemala in February on a Yoga Retreat

What to Pack for Lake Atitlan, Guatemala in February on a Yoga Retreat

February is a great time to travel to Guatemala. I visited Lake Atitlan in the middle of February for 5 days on a personal yoga retreat and was able to pack everything I needed in my carry-on luggage. These are my recommendations on what to pack while visiting this gorgeous lake.

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What To Do When Your Luggage Gets Lost or Delayed on Your Vacation

What To Do When Your Luggage Gets Lost or Delayed on Your Vacation

On my summer trip to Prague, my luggage was lost. Out of all my travels, this was the very first time my luggage did not arrive at my destination. I wasn’t exactly sure what my next steps were or how I should handle the situation but I figured it out along the way. Now I am more prepared for this type of dilemma and hope this guide helps out those who have or will be in similar situations.

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What To Wear in Amsterdam and Bruges in November

What To Wear in Amsterdam and Bruges in November

If you want to know what to pack and wear for your trip to Amsterdam and Bruges in November, we share exactly what we packed for this tricky time of year. We also share the items we wish we would have packed.

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Stay in the City Center of Amsterdam at Kimpton De Witt Hotel

Stay in the City Center of Amsterdam at Kimpton De Witt Hotel

Amsterdam has always been on the top of our list of places to visit and we finally made it happen this year. We wanted to stay someplace that was central, convenient, and unique and the Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam ticked-all-the-boxes for us.

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5 Easy Hikes at Yosemite National Park in September

5 Easy Hikes at Yosemite National Park in September

We both love visiting national parks and many of them require some minimal hiking if you want to see waterfalls or epic views. We’re not in the best shape to attempt hours of rigorous hiking. Luckily in Yosemite, there were plenty of hiking options for us that still offered breathtaking views on easy hikes. Here are 5 easy hikes you can do at Yosemite National Park.

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Staying in the Heart of Bruges at Crowne Plaza Brugge

Staying in the Heart of Bruges at Crowne Plaza Brugge

Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is such a charming and quaint town and you can walk to all the gorgeous locations the city is known for. We wanted to stay in a central location close to everything and Crowne Plaza Brugge was the perfect hotel.

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Top 7 Things To Do in Amsterdam on a Weekend in November

Top 7 Things To Do in Amsterdam on a Weekend in November

Amsterdam is known for all of its coffee shops and the Red Light District but we wanted to skip all that and explore this city in a different way. Amsterdam has many wonderful museums and so many great sites to see. So much so that we actually ran out of time and didn’t get to explore everything we wanted.

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How Difficult is Mist Trail at Yosemite for the Average Person?

How Difficult is Mist Trail at Yosemite for the Average Person?

We were somewhat prepared for this hike to be a bit of a challenge, but we underestimated just how hard it was going to be for us. Mist Trail is one of the most popular hikes and is considered Yosemite’s signature hike so we definitely didn’t want to pass it up.

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We Hired a Professional Photographer with Localgrapher on Our Vacation and It Was Awesome

We Hired a Professional Photographer with Localgrapher on Our Vacation and It Was Awesome

When we travel, the one thing we always wish we could afford to do is to hire a personal photographer to take photos of us together. On our most recent trip to Amsterdam, we decided to hire a professional vacation photographer from Localgrapher. We wish we had known about this service sooner because our experience was amazing!

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