September 21, 2017

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco Has the Best Ramen in Florida

September 21, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

I 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.

September 18, 2017

How To Visit Horseshoe Bend and Lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona

September 18, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Visiting Antelope Canyon has been a dream of mine for quite some time. Since my friends and I were taking a girls trip to Las Vegas over an extended weekend, I thought it was the perfect time to visit Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon on this trip.

September 14, 2017

5 Reasons Why I Love My Smart Travel Backpack: Anti-Theft & RFID Safe

September 14, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

I have been searching for the perfect backpack for my travels and stumbled across the Pacsafe Slingsafe LX300 Anti-Theft Backpack while I was shopping at local travel store.

September 11, 2017

Island Hopping Phi Phi Islands of Thailand

September 11, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

I thought the beaches of Florida and the Caribbean were beautiful but Phi Phi islands is on a whole another level. I couldn’t believe how gorgeous and clear the water was at these islands. It’s one of those locations you see on the Travel Channel or National Geographic magazines. It was just unreal.

September 07, 2017

Balboa Park's Best Hidden Gem: The Spanish Village Art Center

September 07, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

The Spanish Village Art Center was established in the late 1930s and is Balboa Parks best kept hidden gem! I have been to Balboa Park a handful of times now and today was the first time I stumbled upon the Spanish Village Art Center. I had no idea this place even existed in Balboa Park.

September 04, 2017

Xandari Resort and Spa in Costa Rica

September 04, 2017/ Xandari resort and spa/ Candy & Crystal

If you're looking for a place to stay near the San Jose airport in Costa Rica, Xandari Resort and Spa is the perfect location. Only 6 miles from the airport, but you still feel like you're a world away with gorgeous views of the city below surrounded by lush greenery.

August 31, 2017

Soulshine Bali - A Little Piece of Paradise

August 31, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Soulshine Bali is located in Ubud and it is the perfect little paradise where you can truly unwind and feel at peace. The resort is located literally in the middle of the rice fields and the Ayung river flows right next to it where the locals bathe and wash their laundry. The entrance is gorgeous in itself with bamboo trees and a pathway leading to the main building with positive messages.

August 28, 2017

Camera Gear We Use for Our Travels

August 28, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

We have been asked a lot about what camera gear we use for our travels and we use a combination of cameras and lenses, so instead of giving our readers a simple answer, we thought we'd break it down for you.

August 24, 2017

Catching the Sunrise on Top of Mount Batur in Bali

August 24, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

It’s a miracle that I made it to the top of Mount Batur as it was the most brutal hike I have ever encountered. With the help of my fellow retreaters and my hiking tour guide, I was able to make this incredible hike.

August 21, 2017

Anatomie: Performance Travel Clothing That Puts You in First Class

August 21, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

We were recently introduced to an amazing line of functional lightweight travel attire. This luxurious line isn't your typical travel attire. The attention to detail and the functional designs are phenomenol.

August 17, 2017

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary of Ubud, Bali

August 17, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

I used to be afraid of wild monkeys, but ever since I visited the snow monkeys in Japan, I fell in love with these cute, playful animals. When I heard that there was a Sacred Monkey Forest in Bali, I knew I had to stop by.

August 14, 2017

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

August 14, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

The Crystal Bridges Museum is one of my favorite museums because 1) it’s FREE, 2) there's so much to explore and 3) it is beautifully designed. I visited the museum last year on my short visit to Bentonville, but didn't get to experience all it had to offer as I was limited on time. This year when I visited Bentonville again, I had the whole Saturday just to explore Crystal Bridges and see the museum in it's entirety, indoors and outdoors.

August 10, 2017

Colorful Brunch at Pressroom in Bentonville, Arkansas

August 10, 2017/ Pressroom/ Candy & Crystal

We arrived at Pressroom first thing Sunday for brunch and were excited to try this hip restaurant located in Bentonville Square. The space is bright and colorful with an industrial-modern atmosphere and the brunch menu had a variety of dishes made with fresh local ingredients.

August 07, 2017

My Journey to Bali: The Best Female Solo Trip Experience

August 07, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Bali wasn't originally on my list to visit this year, but after going through a series of bad events earlier in the year, I needed some kind of spiritual trip and found a perfect yoga retreat at Soulshine Bali. This was exactly what I needed.

August 03, 2017

Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie in Bentonville, Arkansas

August 03, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Tusk & Trotter caught our attention as they have received numerous awards and recognitions since their opening in 2011. Owned by chef Rob Nelson, the award-winning eatery is located right off "The Square" in downtown Bentonville, Arkansas and the building was once Sam Walton's general office and warehouse.

July 31, 2017

Spreading Joy, Love and Cream Cheese at Ozark Mountain Bagel Co

July 31, 2017/ ozark mountain bagel/ Candy & Crystal

Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. just opened in May 2017 and has already gotten rave reviews from all of it’s customers. While we were visiting Bentonville, Arkansas, we had to go see what the rage was all about for ourselves. We have only had store-bought bagels, so we were pretty excited to try handcrafted and freshly made water boiled bagels from Ozark Mountain Bagel.

July 27, 2017

Dine with Safari Animals at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant

July 27, 2017/ Sanaa/ Candy & Crystal

We were really looking forward to this unique dining experience at Animal Kingdom's Sanaa Restaurant, so much so, that we made sure to get there as soon as they opened to get the best seat in the house. Being able to dine with the view of the safari animals was one thing we really wanted to experience while staying at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge.

July 24, 2017

The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary for Iceland

July 24, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Iceland is becoming a popular tourist destination and I have many friends traveling to Iceland in the coming months. Most of them are going for a few days and always ask advice on the best places to visit while they are there for 2-3 days. Since I have been to Iceland twice, once for a few days and once for 7 days, I have a pretty good idea on what they should check out. Here is what I suggest for a 3-day itinerary in Iceland.

July 20, 2017

Exploring Egmont Key in Florida: Island of Beaches, Wildlife and History

July 20, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

Egmont Key is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay and we wanted to visit this little island for the private beaches, wildlife and history of Fort Dade. The entire island is only 328 acres and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

July 17, 2017

A New Kind of Travel: Ancestry Tourism with 23andMe

July 17, 2017/ Candy & Crystal

When you travel, how do you pick your destination? For us, it's a number of different reasons. We tend to pick our destinations based on what we like: climate, food, activities, etc. But lately, we have been exploring the idea of Ancestry Tourism.