by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 9, 2013 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
Alas, voltage is not universal. For example, the voltage in many parts of the world is 220-240, while it’s 110-120 in North America. If you’ll be plugging in any devices or gadgets (laptops, phones, iPads, hair dryers, cameras, etc.) it’ll pay to...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 2, 2013 | Travel Well
TOP TRAVEL BLOGS — Hundreds, if not thousands of new globetrotters, culture vultures, style mavens, photography enthusiasts, and food fanatics attempt to create their imprint on the blogosphere (and beyond) daily. Completely subjective, some are bad, some are...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 1, 2013 | 15 Foods You Must Try in..., Australia, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, Travel Well
Let’s start the last month of 2013 with a new series… One question I often get asked from my travels is what are the best foods to try in…? While I’m happy to tell you about all the yummy dishes I consumed and all the interesting tidbits I...
![[Hotel Review] Trump International Hotel & Tower, A Luxury Hotel in Toronto](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-1.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 27, 2013 | Canada, Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, North America, Travel Well
In hopes of a much-needed vacation, I headed over to Toronto for a few days and stayed at the Trump International Hotel & Tower. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my stay coincided with the annual Nuit Blanche — an all-night arts festival. I was...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 17, 2013 | Destinations, Europe, Italy, Travel Well
Floating through the Venetian canals on a romantic gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
![[Infographic] Tips on How to Walk in the Snow](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/480727_528866867135363_1343779722_n.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 12, 2013 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
In honor of NYC’s first snowfall today, I found a nifty little helpful infographic on how to walk in the snow, so for those new to the snow…
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 13, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Travel Well, United States
The glittering lights of Los Angeles as seen from the Griffith Observatory.
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 10, 2013 | Austria, Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, Travel Well
is waiting to tempt you at Hotel Sacher, a luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the city. Two things to clarify: 1) Sachertorte is chocolate cake with a twist–chocolate sponge cake with a thin layer of apricot filling and dark chocolate icing, and 2) Hotel...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Oct 1, 2013 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
Always consult the hotel concierge for tips on best restaurants, what sights to see, all the hidden gems, and the low-down on the local culture. No better person than someone who deals with it day in day out and lives locally. Looking past the rudimentary requests...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 29, 2013 | Destinations, Europe, France, Travel Well
Walking along the River Garonne and admiring the gorgeous architecture of La Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, France.
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 17, 2013 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
It’s a sad state of affairs when it comes to gourmet coffee in Orange County. Want a Starbucks frappuccino? No problem, you’ll find one on just about corner of every block. But Starbucks coffee can hardly be considered gourmet coffee, and oh yes, I did...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 15, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
A coastal gem, Corona del Mar in Orange County, California is known for its magnificent sunsets, cliffside views, and quaint village shops.
