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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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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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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Do's and Don'ts For Yosemite National Park in September

Do's and Don'ts For Yosemite National Park in September

While we were visiting Yosemite National Park in September, we came across a lot of things we wished we would have done. For the most part, we did a great job preparing for this trip but there were also a lot of things we learned from this trip. Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts to help you out on your trip to Yosemite.

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The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Yosemite National Park in September

The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Yosemite National Park in September

Yosemite National Park is one of the most stunning parks in California. The views are incredible, the waterfalls are impressive and the hikes are rewarding. There are a number of different hikes you can do in Yosemite and if you only have 2 days to spare, we have the perfect detailed itinerary for you.

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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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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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Craftoberfest Los Angeles - Over 20 Craft Breweries from Southern California

Craftoberfest Los Angeles - Over 20 Craft Breweries from Southern California

Crystal made a quick weekend getaway to Los Angeles, so we decided to go to CraftoberFest held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It was a beautiful sunny day full of contests, entertainment by Festmiester Hans, and of course craft beer.

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Daily Affirmations with Gratitude Kitchen & Bar in Beverly Hills

Daily Affirmations with Gratitude Kitchen & Bar in Beverly Hills

We are pretty new to the vegan dining scene (since we aren’t vegan) and after our experience at Gracias Madre, we wanted to dine at one of their sister restaurants called Gratitude Kitchen & Bar. They offer organic plant-based cuisine and are located right in the heart of Beverly Hills.

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Elevate Your Yosemite Experience at Tenaya Lodge’s Explorer Cabins

Elevate Your Yosemite Experience at Tenaya Lodge’s Explorer Cabins

Tenaya Lodge is a gorgeous resort with a variety of lodging options from traditional hotel rooms, cabins, and cottages. We wanted to stay at their newest accommodations in the Explorer Cabins as it was a great fit for us since we were traveling with a group of six people.

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Why Everyone Comes to Shop and Hang Out at The Grove in Los Angeles

Why Everyone Comes to Shop and Hang Out at The Grove in Los Angeles

The Grove has been in LA since 2002 and it’s one of those places that all the locals know about. I can’t count how many times I’ve been to the Grove for birthday parties, store events, dining, movie premieres, and more.

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A Local's Guide to San Diego's Balboa Park

A Local's Guide to San Diego's Balboa Park

When I first moved to San Diego I was only familiar with the things San Diego was well known for and never heard of Balboa Park. The park is filled with museums, gorgeous architecture (great for photo-ops), gardens, hall of nations, and lots more.

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We Revisited the Famous McGuire's Irish Pub Whose Ceiling is Covered with Over a Million Dollars in Bills

We Revisited the Famous McGuire's Irish Pub Whose Ceiling is Covered with Over a Million Dollars in Bills

Crystal and I both went to college in Pensacola, Florida and one of the places we frequented often was McGuire’s Irish Pub. McGuire’s is a local favorite and it was always a great place for us to start our Thursday college nights with some cocktails, craft beer, and light bites.

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