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These 10 Awesome Cities Should Be Your Next Travel Destination

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We think it's always a good time to start planning your next vacation and if you need a little inspiration, we've rounded up an awesome list to get you started. These cities are all places we personally have been to and they are some of our favorite travel destinations. 

1 | Havana, Cuba

HAVANA, CUBA

We had an amazing extended weekend in Cuba and couldn't have asked for a better time. It was our first time in Havana and we were warmly welcomed by the friendly people in Cuba. Our Airbnb hosts were so kind and we took a fun private guided tour of the city. Everywhere we went in Havana was visually stunning and we can't wait to go back. There have been concerns that it's difficult to visit Cuba now; however, this is not the case.  You can still go on your own and follow a few of these simple rules

The car we rode in during our Havana, Cuba tour

2 | Uvita, Costa Rica

Uvita Beach wearing California MoonRise

Uvita was probably one of our more relaxing trips that we went on. We stayed in a luxurious eco-friendly accommodation at Rancho Pacifico in a private jungle reserve. We had a stunning view of the famous Whale's Tail and went on little adventures driving up and down the mountains chasing waterfalls.  

View from Rancho Pacifico

California MoonRise Top

3 | Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Bali Swing

I went to Ubud on a yoga retreat and expected to stay around the resort mostly relaxing and meditating, but this town had so much more to offer that I couldn’t fit everything into my itinerary. On top of my amazing stay at Soulshine Bali, I enjoyed climbing Mount Batur, watching the playful monkeys at the Sacred Monkey Forest, exploring the local villages on a bike tour and the list goes on.

KECAK FIRE DANCE

4 | Page, Arizona - Horseshoe Bend & Lower Antelope Canyon

Sunrise at Horseshoe Bend

We feel so lucky that we don't have to travel overseas to see some of the most captivating views in the world. We are still in awe of the time we spent touring Lower Antelope Canyon. We made the drive from Las Vegas to Page, Arizona and everywhere we drove, we couldn't get enough of the scenery that surrounded us. We took the scenic route on our mini road trip and it did not dissapoint!

Lower Antelope Canyon

Camera Backpack from JoTotes

5 | Tokyo, Japan - DisneySea

Mermaid Lagoon at DisneySea

We grew up in Japan and have been to Tokyo Disneyland more times than we can count and finally got a chance to explore Tokyo DisneySea. If you make a visit to Japan, it might be worth a visit if you are a Disney fan as there is only one DisneySea in the world. The park is impeccably clean and we were super impressed when we walked into the Mermaid Lagoon. It really felt like we were under the sea!

Tower of Terror at DisneySea

6 | Orlando, FL - Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Animal Kingdom Lodge Lobby

Being able to stay at any Disney Resort is definitely a perk, but this one was special because we got to wake up to views of safari animals straight from our balcony. We also had a lovely dining experience at the resort's one-of-a-kind Sanaa restaurant and spent one of our days taking Disney's shuttle buses to all four Disney parks.  

Sanaa Restaurant

Safari Animals at the Lodge

7 |  Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

CLASSIC THAI BOATS OF PHI PHI ISLANDS

I have been to my fair share of beautiful beaches, but the beaches of Phi Phi islands take it to whole another level . The boat ride on my way to the island felt so surreal as the water was crystal clear and the landscapes were simply breathtaking. I realized then that I still had so much more to see around the world.

8 | Yudanaka, Japan - Snow Monkey Park

Snow Monkeys Bathing in Japan

I heard about these snow monkeys and have always wanted to see them in their natural habitat. The trek to Yudanaka was quite a journey, but so worth it. It was so cute seeing the monkeys take their baths in the natural hot springs. They are wild snow monkeys so there are two simple rules to follow when visiting this park: 1) Do not show the monkeys food or feed them and 2) Do not stare into their eyes.


9 | Vik, Iceland

Black sand beach at Vik, Iceland

If you are planning a road trip in Iceland, make sure to stop by Vik. It’s the southernmost point in Iceland and not to be missed. The black sand beach itself is a unique site to see and then you come upon the stunning rock formations that are nature’s work of art.

Vik, Iceland

10 | La Jolla, California

CUTE SEALS AT LA JOLLA BEACH

We never heard of La Jolla, California until Candy moved to San Diego and now it's one of our favorite beach towns. It's a gorgeous coastal town with amazing views that are shared with the local seals and sea lions. Everywhere you turn, the views are stunning and the weather is almost always perfect. 

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Bandolier Phone Case

We hope we've given you some travel inspiration for your next travel destination! What are some of your favorite cities around the world?

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