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What is THE CULTUREUR?

The Cultureur® is the ultimate travel resource for the modern, sophisticated, and cultured global citizen. Founded and curated by Nyssa P. Chopra, The Cultureur is an award-winning source of inspiration and information that employs a personal voice that complements a carefully curated collection of wanderlust wisdom, vibrant visuals, gourmet gastronomy, and cultural curiosities.

From the grand aesthetics of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris to the aromatic flavors of street food in Mexico City, The Cultureur bridges the richness of both worlds into a redefined idea of luxury, effortlessly maneuvering through the satisfaction each brings and appealing to the Millennial audience that values experiential luxury travel.

Starting off as a personal blog in 2012, The Cultureur has evolved into a lifestyle destination today with a special focus on luxury travel and cultural diplomacy.

Our mantra is travel well, eat well, and live well.

Who is THE CULTUREUR?

Hi, I’m Nyssa.

A world traveler with a curiosity that’s never fully sated, I’m also a lawyer, writer, humanitarian, technologist, global citizen, sommelier-to-be, and sustainability advocate. I’m always in search of all things fabulous, whether it’s a new culinary experience, a historical luxury hotel, a social enterprise that gives back, or a cultural gem.

Originally from Southern California, I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived, studied, worked, and volunteered around the world—Paris, Los Angeles, Orange County, New Delhi, London, San Diego, Seattle, Berlin, with briefer stints in Marburg, Mussoorie, and Reykjavik—and traveled to 50+ others.

When I travel, I seek both luxury and local culture. With a travel style that is ½ iconic + ½ off-the-beaten path, every travel experience of mine is fueled by my passion for the finer things in life, my adventurous spirit, my social awareness, and my craving to understand the disparate cultural fibers that make up our world. So while you might find me at the most luxurious suite at Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris or Michelin-starred Alinea in Chicago, you will also find me on a safari through Uganda or teaching English in the slums of New Delhi. To me, luxury is the ability to feed your needs in their entirety, whether physical, intellectual, or emotional.