by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Portugal, Travel Well
From palaces to fishing villages to beaches to vineyards, the neighboring countryside of Lisbon can satisfy any palate. Within just an hour or two, you can experience completely different worlds. This is after you’ve exhausted the star attraction, Lisbon, of course....
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 8, 2012 | Travel Well
Oh, Friday. You’re the peanut butter to my jelly. You’re the frosting to my cake. You’re the text to my book. You’re the mac to my cheese. You’re the sugar to my spice. Dear Friday, I hope I’ve made it clear how much I love you. In...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 7, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
is the classic dry at Duke’s Bar (housed in luxury boutique hotel, Duke’s Hotel), a hidden gem in London’s bar scene. Rumor has it that, as a seasoned Duke’s Bar patron, Ian Fleming (of the James Bond fame) coined the catchphrase “shaken not stirred” here, so it’s no...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, France, Paris, Travel Well
can be found at Jacques Genin, one of Paris’ most reputable pâtisseries and chocolate shops, located in the 3rd arrondissement. But don’t go asking for a lemon tart; ask for a tarte au citron instead. You’ll be received with much better service, and maybe even a...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
To all my British friends: Happy Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night / Firework Night! Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot I see no reason why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, ’twas his intent To blow...
