by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 11, 2013 | Hidden, Quotes
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 10, 2013 | Beauty + Fashion, Travel Tips, Travel Well
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS FOR WOMEN — As a supreme procrastinator, I tend to pack very, very last-minute, almost just moments before I leave for the airport. I’m getting better, but still it’s never no more than a few hours before. But that’s when...
![[Recipe] Gluten-/Dairy-/Sugar-Free Banana Nut Bread](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/20130208-171558.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 8, 2013 | Eat Well, Recipes
Last week, on a random rainy afternoon, I was craving a warm, moist, ridiculously delicious piece of banana nut bread. But I had little interest in getting into my car and driving somewhere, only to get mediocre, high-calorie bread that probably wouldn’t satisfy...
![[Awards] Nominations + More About Me + Inspiring Websites I](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/7256225578_d85919e433.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 5, 2013 | Travel Well
Ok, I have been meaning to get to this for a few months now. *Thank you* to all you fabulous folks who took the time to nominate me! I sincerely appreciate it and absolutely apologize for the delay. It really has been a crazy past few months for me, but excuses...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 4, 2013 | Hidden, Quotes
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 3, 2013 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
Travel + food = a match made in heaven. Indulging in the finest the city has to offer has carved a permanent home on all my travel itineraries. I love trying out new restaurants (high end and low end), asking locals for recommendations, sampling hole-in-the-wall...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 2, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Travel Well, United States
February 2 marks Groundhog Day in the United States and parts of Canada. Origins of the day date back to 1841 in southern Pennsylvania, in the town of Punxsutawney to be exact. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 1, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Travel Well, United States
If you’ve been following me on this space or my other social media channels, you’ll know how excited I was to attend the 57th Inauguration Ceremony for President Barack Obama in Washington DC. Since 2008, it had found a home on my bucket list and 10 days...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 29, 2013 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
As Maid of Honor in my sister’s wedding last year, it was my duty to plan her Bachelorette Party weekend. She had friends flying in from both coasts, so I figured Chicago would be the best option, as it was the midway point (relatively) and she hadn’t been...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 17, 2013 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
Credit card companies are usually pretty vigilant about fraud, and sometimes a little too much, but at times, transactions can be repeated two or more times on the your statement accidentally, or intentionally for that matter. It’s always a good idea to keep all...
![[Infographic] How to Travel through Europe and Not Break the Bank](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/savoo-europe-thumb.png)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 11, 2013 | Destinations, Europe, Travel Tips, Travel Well
Time to put the perennial excuse that travel is too expensive to rest! Our dear friends over at Travel and Leisure and Eurail are here to tell you that travel through Europe CAN be done without breaking the bank with a few pointers… If you have any other tips,...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 8, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
Perched atop a stunning hill in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center overlooks the vast cityscape of the greater Los Angeles area. Its exceptional contemporary architecture, wide array of pre-20th century art, colorful gardens, and panoramic views are its...
