What To Wear and Pack for North Carolina’s Fall Foliage in October

What To Wear and Pack for North Carolina’s Fall Foliage in October

The weather in Asheville, NC in October can be quite pleasant, with crisp mornings (50’s) and mild daytime temperatures (70’s). To enjoy the fall foliage comfortably, layering was key, and here is what we ended up packing and wearing. 

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What To Wear and Pack for Paris in June - Montmartre, Louvre, Versailles

What To Wear and Pack for Paris in June - Montmartre, Louvre, Versailles

June is a great time to visit Paris. The mornings and evenings are in the 60s and the daytime temperatures range from the high 70s to mid-80s. We encountered some light rain and cloudy weather, but for the majority of our time in Paris, we experienced sunny weather.

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What To Wear and Pack for Turkey in May - Cappadocia, Kas, Pamukkale, Istanbul

What To Wear and Pack for Turkey in May - Cappadocia, Kas, Pamukkale, Istanbul

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.

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How To Make Your Phone the Most Stylish Travel Accessory with Bandolier

How To Make Your Phone the Most Stylish Travel Accessory with Bandolier

Whether you’re shopping, hiking, walking your pooch, or just want a chic phone accessory, Bandolier is the ultimate fashion accessory to protect your precious gadget and carrying it hands-free.

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Amazon Fall Fashion Finds - Outfits for Travel and Everyday Wear

Amazon Fall Fashion Finds - Outfits for Travel and Everyday Wear

We’ve added several Amazon Fashion brands to our wardrobe this past year for our travels and everyday wear. We thought it would be a good time to review the fit, size, comfort, and overall quality of the garments.

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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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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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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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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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12 Ways To Keep Your Spirits Up While You’re Safe at Home

12 Ways To Keep Your Spirits Up While You’re Safe at Home

The world is having to adjust to their new norm now by staying at home and having less contact with family, friends, and co-workers. For a lot of people, this has been a difficult time being so isolated, but there’s also a lot of positives that are coming out of this. Here are some things you can do to help keep your spirits up while you’re safe at home.

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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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