by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 22, 2012 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
There’s no one-size-fits-all mantra when it comes to tipping. The art of tipping is entangled in the local culture of the destination, so it varies from country to country. It’s one part of traveling that I’m always scratching my head about. But when...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 22, 2012 | Austria, Destinations, Eat Well, France, Germany, Travel Well, United Kingdom, United States
“Cultivation to the mind is as necessary as food to the body.” –Marcus Tullius Cicero Innovation and food. The socialization of dining has weaved into the very fabric of our society, as new ways of experiencing food are constantly being developed and redefined, giving...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 21, 2012 | Berlin, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, Germany, Travel Well
The city was Berlin. The language was English. The waiter was Polish. The restaurant designers were French. The cuisine was a blend of Spanish and Asian. I’m painting the scene of my dining experience at Dos Palillos, a restaurant that blatantly lies at the crux of...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 21, 2012 | Beauty + Fashion
Drink loads and loads of water throughout the day. Whenever your body becomes dehydrated it draws on its water reservoirs, one of which being your skin, and sucks out all the moisture it can find. The resulting dry skin, not only looks unattractive but it also speeds...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 19, 2012 | Asia, Beauty + Fashion, Destinations, Food + Drink Guides, Travel Well
Assouline specializes in luxury books on art, fashion, and lifestyle. You’ve probably seen the eye-catching, glossy-paged books resting beautifully on a coffee table. But now you can experience the concept instead of just reading about it. The French husband and...