by Nyssa P. Chopra | Mar 25, 2016 | Destinations, New, North America, Seattle, Travel Well, United States, Washington
SAVE THE DATE: April 15, 2016 I’m very excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with the University of Washington (UW) School of Law to present the inaugural Hospitality and Travel Law Symposium on April 15, 2016. If you’re interested in the field...
![[Hotel Review] The Commons Hotel, A Boutique Hotel in Minneapolis](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lobby.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Mar 22, 2016 | Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
The 304-room Commons Hotel, part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts, has great boutique hotel credentials. The industrial schoolhouse chic property, housed in the former Radisson building, boasts a gorgeous, cozy lobby replete with stocked bookcases, blazing fires, and...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Mar 17, 2016 | Beauty + Fashion, New, Travel Tips, Travel Well
The high altitude, intense air-conditioning, and the dry stale air at 35,000 feet up in the air can wreak havoc on your physical and mental wellness, whether you’re flying commercial or on a private jet charter. Thankfully, a little bit of preparation and a few...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Mar 6, 2016 | New
“What’s your favorite role in life?” One of my favorite questions to ask someone. More than the answer is the thought process that I enjoy. It not only offers a unique insight into the person, but it also allows me to connect with him/her on a deeper...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 29, 2016 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
Houston had been on my radar for quite some time, but I wasn’t able to make it happen until a few weeks ago. In fact, my first time in Texas, beyond the airports, was earlier this year in May when I was in Austin. Even though I hate the heat and humidity,...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 14, 2016 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, New, North America, Other States, Travel Tips, Travel Well, United States
“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” Oh no, we’re not. But I’m still wandering the quintessentially Midwestern streets, at least mentally, as I write this. Joining the ranks of Detroit and Houston, Kansas City is...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 7, 2016 | Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, HomeFeatured, Iceland, New, Travel Tips, Travel Well
You know what I loved most about Reykjavik, and Iceland in general? That it was unlike any other destination I had ever been to. There was no city or country to compare it to in my mind. It effortlessly blended the casualness of a village with big-city know-how. Given...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 15, 2016 | Destinations, Library, New, North America, Quotes, Social Enterprises, Travel Well, United States
TRAVEL has a way of breaking down man-made barriers and fostering a much more open-minded, tolerant perspective of the world — a sentiment Martin Luther King, Jr. expressed in more ways than one. Today, we celebrate the birthday of MLK, Jr. — one of the...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 10, 2016 | Destinations, New, North America, Other States, Travel Well, United States
JANUARY 10 — I can’t believe it’s been exactly ONE YEAR since I began my partnership with Buick! The introduction to the brand came during a brutally cold (read: bone-chilling) trip to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on...
![[Hotel Review] Hôtel Le Crystal, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Montréal](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_2958.jpg)
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 29, 2015 | Canada, Destinations, Luxury Hotel Reviews, New, North America, Travel Well
At the end of October, I visited Montréal for the first time. Given its European flair with a Canadian twist, it had been on my travel list for a long time, so I was excited when Montréal Tourism asked me to showcase the experiential luxury aspect of the beautiful...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 22, 2015 | California, Destinations, Europe, New, North America, Orange County, Other States, Photo Essays, Seattle, Travel Well, United States, Washington
It’s the first day of winter, and not to mention almost the last week of 2015! I’m currently in Los Angeles visiting family for the holidays, so I can’t say there’s even a semblance of a white Christmas, but it’s charming in its own way....
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 15, 2015 | Beauty + Fashion, New, Travel Tips, Travel Well
The fashion — the art of dressing and layering — is one of the best things about winter. I love the glamour of long Olivia Pope-style coats, the chicness of over-the-knee boots, the boldness of colorful accessories…I love it all. Neutrals and bright...
