by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 20, 2012 | Beauty + Fashion
Recently, with the demise of Helen Gurley Brown, there’s been a lot of talk about lipstick feminism. She was legendary in her forward thinking, and I admire that. As Editor-in-Chief at Cosmopolitan, she introduced frank discussions about sex in the magazine, urged...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 20, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, New Delhi, Travel Well
Excerpt from my U.S. Embassy International Narcotics/Law Enforcement journal… On a bright, sunny afternoon, New Delhi teemed with people caught up in the usual humdrum of daily life and I, a representative of the U.S. Embassy, blindly followed a brothel owner...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 18, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, France, Library, Paris, Travel Well
Lights, Camera, Paris! Paris is a vast haven of romance and beauty in all forms, so it’s no wonder that so many filmmakers choose the city as their seductive muse. Every time I watch a movie set in Paris, my heart jumps when I recognize those intimate cobbled...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 18, 2012 | Destinations, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
The sweet fragrance of love is in the air, and this time it is in Newport Beach, California. Think classic, not cliché. Look beyond the usual destinations such as Bora Bora or Hawaii for your honeymoon, and let the coastal gem of Orange County captivate your...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 17, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
With more than 240 museums and countless other landmarks, sightseeing is a never-ending process in London. So if you’re in need of a break, whether you live in London or you’re just visiting, and are interested in the social sciences, check out some of the...