by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 18, 2012 | Travel Well
I am a huge skeptic of the United Nations, as it’s done very little (close to nothing) in terms of reconciliation and keeping the peace in the world. Today’s status quo is a perfect case in point. But the U.N. still tries, from time to time in its own...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 17, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
come at a steep price, but look no further than the Ritz London, the charming iconic luxury hotel in Green Park. Notting Hill, anyone? From all my 20+ afternoon tea experiences, the Ritz is the reigning champion of the scone. Light, fluffy, and buttery…just how...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 15, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, New Delhi, Travel Well
New Delhi, the bustling capital of India, offers a slew of attractions, from open bazaars to regal forts to cultural festivals. These are my top 10 favorite delights of Delhi. Dilli Haat: A Year-Round Crafts Bazaar Across from the bustling INA Market, Dilli Haat is a...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 14, 2012 | Destinations, North America, Orange County, Travel Well, United States
Think: surfing, gorgeous sunsets, convertibles, yoga on the beach, big waves, year-round sunshine, Chanel sunglasses… that is what you will find along the stunning California coast. As a native Californian, I find the following five beaches to be the best, each...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 14, 2012 | Beauty + Fashion
Layering is essential to a flawless makeup finish. I layer my foundation, concealer, mascara, blush, lip products, everything. It’s always easy to add more, but much more difficult to remove product. Keep adding more, one layer at a time, to achieve the...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 13, 2012 | Destinations, France, Travel Well
Paris has two main airports: Charles de Gaulle (CDG—the main international airport) and Orly (ORY). Both airports are well-connected and serviced by public transportation, so getting to central Paris should not be a difficult or inconvenient task. Here are some...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 11, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Germany, Travel Well
What: Oktoberfest, otherwise known as the “World’s Biggest Beer Festival” Oktoberfest is an annual autumn festival that is associated with the consumption of large amounts of beer and traditional German foods. It’s also a chance for men...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 11, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
is without a doubt, Ain’t Nothin’ But A Blues Bar. In fact, it’s probably one of the best bars in Soho, with a low-key atmosphere and interesting people. In operation since 1993, Ain’t Nothin’ But A Blues Bar is a mecca for blues...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 11, 2012 | Travel Well
Today, September 11 is Ethiopian New Year, otherwise known as Enkutatash in Amharic, Ethiopia’s official language. The Ethiopian calendar, also called the Ge’ez calendar, is 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar (the calendar of the Western world). So...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 9, 2012 | Beauty + Fashion, Destinations, Eat Well, France, Travel Well, United Kingdom, United States
Love fashion and macarons? Yah, silly question, who doesn’t?! International fashion house Lanvin has teamed up with French confectioner Ladurée for a special edition box of macarons. Designed by Lanvin’s creative director Alber Elbaz, the whimsical, playful...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 8, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, Library, London, Travel Well, United Kingdom
Created in 1996, the Portobello Film Festival aims to provide a platform for upcoming avant-garde film-makers and to give daring and ground-breaking directors a chance to get their films noticed. It’s the U.K.’s biggest independent film competition. The...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Sep 8, 2012 | Beauty + Fashion
The September editions of fashion magazines are usually the biggest, fattest, and most important. You’ll know what I mean if you’ve seen all 916 pages of Vogue’s September 2012 issue. The reasons are: More advertisers invest. Fall/winter trends are...
