by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 21, 2012 | Africa, Asia, Beauty + Fashion, Belgium, Berlin, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Featured, France, Germany, India, Library, London, Mexico, Paris, Travel Well, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom
I never consciously thought about what I’ve accumulated from my travels over the years or how my souvenir style has evolved over time until I read a recent NYT article and blog post regarding souvenirs (links below). I used to be an avid collector of shot...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 20, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, London, Travel Tips, Travel Well, United Kingdom
London is expensive. There is absolutely no doubt about that. But there are certain ways to save money, such as arranging a pre-hired taxi beforehand, instead of using a black cab at the airport. The first few times, not knowing the difference between the two, I ended...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 20, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, North America, Travel Well, United States
Though the first Thanksgiving is commonly believed to have been celebrated by the Pilgrims in the 17th century, the holiday is still entangled in endless myths and legends. In the United States, Thanksgiving has evolved into a secular holiday that is associated with...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 19, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
is waiting for you at In-N-Out, a delicious, amazing, fabulous, regional fast food chain that is the pride of the West Coast, particularly California, and that often leaves tourists or East Coasters pining for more. A bold statement, I’m fully aware, but...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 18, 2012 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
I have had endless issues abroad with my credit card companies in the U.S. If I don’t let them know beforehand that I’m traveling, they always end up putting a block on my card, thinking it’s transactional fraud. While I appreciate the high level of...