by Natasha Stoppel | Nov 23, 2019 | Travel, Travel Tips
If there’s one thing I’ve learned after the last five years traveling the world, it’s that I know exactly how to pack a bag. Today I’m reviewing my top ten travel essentials in no particular order other than how they popped into my mind....
by Natasha Stoppel | Jul 27, 2019 | Central America, Food, Mexico, Travel, Vlogs
Quintonil has been named one of the 50 best restaurants in the world for the last 4 years. It was one of Evelyne’s must sees on our trip to Mexico City and I’m so glad that she booked our reservation- 3 months in advance!! Today I share my experience...
by Natasha Stoppel | Aug 6, 2018 | New England, North America, Travel, USA, Vlogs
“All aboard” the conductor enthusiastically welcomed the crowd out of the rain and into the shelter of the purple cog railway train car. We were very ready to board. After over an hour drive we has arrived just in time to miss our scheduled 1:30 train ride. Which left...
by Natasha Stoppel | Jan 29, 2018 | Art, CANADA, North America, Travel, Vlogs
It’s a little bit ironic that I’ve spent my entire life just a few hours from the Canadian boarder and yet up until a few months ago I’d never actually been. I mused to myself as I cruised with the windows down, music blaring. It was also ironic to be heading south...
by Natasha Stoppel | Sep 1, 2017 | Art, Central America, Costa Rica, Travel
I’ll admit the feedback I got when I first asked around about San Jose wasn’t positive. Before arriving, I started to plan how I was going to get out of the city as fast as possible to get the most of other destinations in Costa Rica. But without renting a car I was...
by Natasha Stoppel | Jul 17, 2017 | Central America, Food, Panama, Travel
Iris Murdoch said it right when she said “one of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats.” Every trip I take, no matter how much I budget and penny pinch along the way, I try to splurge at least once. Whether it’s one event (like scuba diving trips) or...
