Travel with Purpose with Vessel's Minimalist Premium Bags

Travel with Purpose with Vessel's Minimalist Premium Bags

When traveling from one destination to another it’s always a priority for us to have functional attire and luggage. We were recently introduced to Vessel Bags and decided it was time to look into our travel bags that needed an upgrade. We specifically wanted to add a classic Boston Bag, a new toiletry bag, and a waist bag to our luggage collection.

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Fancy Science Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Rooms in London

Fancy Science Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Rooms in London

We love afternoon tea. Anytime we get a chance to have some afternoon tea, we’re there. When we booked our trip to London, we knew we had to do afternoon tea in the country where this tradition was born. We found the perfect Science Afternoon Tea at The Drawing Rooms and immediately booked it.

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Shopping at Japan’s Discount Fashion and Home Goods Store

Shopping at Japan’s Discount Fashion and Home Goods Store

My family has been shopping at Sanki since I was in middle school and it was our go-to retail store to find clothes and household items at great discounted prices. We view Sanki as a cross between Walmart and Ross.

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Pretty in Pink at Peggy Porschen Cakes in London

Pretty in Pink at Peggy Porschen Cakes in London

Stopping by Peggy Porschen Cakes has been on our list for a while. If you’re on Instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen this cute pink cafe on your feed at least once.  We’re suckers for anything cute and Peggy Porschen definitely nails it. It’s one of the girliest cafes out there. Not only is their building adorable but their cupcakes are gorgeous.

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Women's Travel Backpack Review - Pacsafe Anti-Theft CitySafe CX Mini

Women's Travel Backpack Review - Pacsafe Anti-Theft CitySafe CX Mini

We are huge fans of Pacsafe’s Women’s Anti-theft Backpacks and travel everywhere with our CitySafe CX backpacks. There are several reasons why we love this bag and Pacsafe recently launched a mini version of this bag. Since we already love the original size, we wanted to compare the mini size to the larger one and give you some pros and cons to help you decide which bag best suits you.

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Immerse Yourself in a Breaking Bad Themed Molecular Cocktail Bar at ABQ London

Immerse Yourself in a Breaking Bad Themed Molecular Cocktail Bar at ABQ London

We always like to do at least one quirky thing on our trips and when we stumbled upon ABQ London, we were immediately in! We’re both huge fans of the TV show, Breaking Bad, and this bar is based on that show where you can make your own cocktails in a more scientific way.

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Our Luxurious Hotel Experience at Kimpton Fitzroy London

Our Luxurious Hotel Experience at Kimpton Fitzroy London

When we booked our flights to London, we were excited to start planning our accommodations. We mix up our accommodations from Airbnb to hotels on our trips, but for our vacay in London we wanted to stay at the Kimpton Fitzroy.

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Using Hi, hi Guide in London - A Custom, Private Tour With a Local

Using Hi, hi Guide in London - A Custom, Private Tour With a Local

On our recent trip to London, we were introduced to a tour agency website called Hi, hi Guide. The name “Hi, hi” is quite catchy and the concept of the company is to book a private tour with a local in the destination you are traveling to. As soon as we saw the words “local” and “private”, we knew this was an experience we couldn’t pass up. We are all about finding hidden gems and it’s usually the locals that know where they are.

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Norwegian Air's Premium Cabin Experience - Direct Flight from Tampa to London

Norwegian Air's Premium Cabin Experience - Direct Flight from Tampa to London

We had never been to England so when we heard that Norwegian Air was going to start offering direct flights from Tampa, Florida to London, we were thrilled! When we booked our flights to London, we decided to try their Premium Cabin.

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Explore These Hidden Gems Near Narita Airport on Your Long Layover in Japan

Explore These Hidden Gems Near Narita Airport on Your Long Layover in Japan

This year we made it a point to explore some old and new places in our hometown in Narita, Japan. The great thing about Narita is that it’s only one train stop away (about 7 min) from the Narita International Airport.

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Our Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi

Our Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi

If you’re visiting Japan for the first time and think that most restaurants are all about sushi, you’re in for a big surprise. There is so much good food in Japan that sushi isn’t something we look forward to eating when we make our yearly visit home.

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The Mysterious Yanaka Cat Town in Nippori, Japan with Cat Tail Donuts

The Mysterious Yanaka Cat Town in Nippori, Japan with Cat Tail Donuts

We were looking for places in Tokyo that was more low-key and not bombarded by tourists and stumbled upon a city called Yanaka, also known as Yanaka Cat Town, which is located in Nippori. It was a breath of fresh air stopping by here after being surrounded by an immense crowd at the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa.

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8 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Asakusa Sensoji Temple During Cherry Blossom Season

8 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Asakusa Sensoji Temple During Cherry Blossom Season

We feel lucky that we grew up in Narita as it is home to a gorgeous Shinshoji Temple, so we rarely ventured out to other temples in Japan. This year, Crystal wanted to visit the famous Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, which is about an hour and a half away from our hometown.

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Enjoy Green Tea and Desserts At This Beautiful Hidden Japanese Garden in Japan

Enjoy Green Tea and Desserts At This Beautiful Hidden Japanese Garden in Japan

Miyoshiya is quite a hidden gem and it can easily be missed as it’s nestled in a small alleyway along Omotesando (表参道), a road that approaches a temple. The alleyway opens up to an intricate Japanese garden which instantly takes you back in time as it’s a stark contrast to the bustling streets.

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Experience A Fascinating Digital Art Museum with teamLab Borderless in Odaiba, Japan

Experience A Fascinating Digital Art Museum with teamLab Borderless in Odaiba, Japan

When we think of museums, we picture large white spaces with artwork hanging on the walls or sculptures in the middle of an open space. You stare at the piece, perhaps read the description, and then move on to the next piece of artwork. At teamLab Borderless, it is a completely different experience. It’s a group of digital artworks that creates a borderless world where you find yourself roaming around exploring for hours in awe.

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Our Cherry Blossom Experience At The Famous Meguro River in Tokyo

Our Cherry Blossom Experience At The Famous Meguro River in Tokyo

We usually visit our family in Japan during the holidays but this year we made it a point to visit during the cherry blossom season so that we could see these special trees blooming in Tokyo at Meguro River. We haven’t seen the cherry blossoms in a very long time and to be honest, I don’t think we really appreciated it as much as we should have while we were living in Japan. We weren’t going to take it for granted this time!

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