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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Japanese Macaroni Salad Recipe Using Kewpie Mayo

Japanese Macaroni Salad Recipe Using Kewpie Mayo

I love mayonnaise but I love Japanese mayonnaise even more. It’s a very different taste from American mayo and is commonly known as Kewpie in Japan. This Japanese Macaroni Salad recipe uses a good amount of Kewpie mayo and it’s a popular side dish in Japan. It’s a very simple dish to make.

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Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Katsu 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.

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How Japan Influenced My Skincare Routine and Helped Me Look Younger in My 40s

How Japan Influenced My Skincare Routine and Helped Me Look Younger in My 40s

I 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.

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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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5 Inexpensive Japanese Superfoods That Will Naturally Boost Your Immune System

5 Inexpensive Japanese Superfoods That Will Naturally Boost Your Immune System

Many 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.

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The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Bruges, Belgium in November

The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Bruges, Belgium in November

We visited Bruges at the end of October through the beginning of November, so the weather was a bit chilly in the mornings, but the daytime temperatures were very pleasant. Follow this itinerary for the perfect 2 days in Bruges.

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