by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 8, 2012 | Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Destinations, Europe, Greece, India, Latin America, North America, Travel Well
Natural beauty has always lured romantics. There is something about nature—from sparkling seawaters to snow-covered mountain peaks to dancing waterfalls—that overtly spells romance, and every continent (yes, even Antarctica!) is brimming with beautiful natural...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 4, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, Travel Well
Excerpts from my Study Abroad in India journal… As a University of California student, we were afforded the opportunity to study abroad in virtually any country around the world. I chose India. I spent a total of 6 months in the country, 1 month in the Himalayas...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 2, 2012 | Library, Social Enterprises, Travel Well
If you’ve been following me on Twitter or if you’re a fan of Nicolas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn, Gabrielle Union, Olivia Wilde, Diane Lane, America Ferrera, Eva Mendes, or Meg Ryan, it’s likely you’ve heard the buzz about the new documentary, Half...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 1, 2012 | Destinations, Latin America, Library, Mexico, Travel Well
Mexico City never really topped my list of places to visit until I saw the movie, Amores Perros (Life’s a Bitch). It’s a beautiful Mexican film that explores the themes of raw emotions, human loss, and life fragility through three interconnected stories,...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 1, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, Travel Well
Vestiges of India’s Mughal past are still very much alive today. You’ll be blown away by the intricate architecture that was erected hundreds of years ago during the Mughal Empire, from the 1500s to the 1800s. Its elaborate, symmetrical style is an amalgam...