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 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...
by Natasha Stoppel | May 11, 2015 | Lifestyle, Personal Post, Travel Tips
Travel is a teacher of many lessons, but here are four things that I have personally learned so far from living a life of travel. Patience Is there anyone who actually enjoys waiting? I know I don’t. I have always said: I know what I want and what I want is...
by Natasha Stoppel | Apr 27, 2015 | Asia, Japan, Travel, Travel Tips
While Nara is a smaller Japanese city it shouldn’t be missed, here’s why: 1. Nara is easy to access. Chances are if you’re headed to Japan Osaka and/or Kyoto are on your travel destination list. Nara is easily accessible from both of these locations. The Kintetsu...