![[Interview] Kavita Nair, Female Indian Expat Who Found Her Calling in Afghanistan](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Le-Jardin-Kabul-Photo-by-Vinod-Nelson.jpg)
Meet Kavita Nair. Female. Fierce. Fabulous. Fearless. These are just some of the words that can be used to describe her. I recently came across another interview with Kavita on The Diplomat and was somewhat fascinated by her story. She's a communications professional...
I was recently invited as a social media influencer to Casa de Campo, a tropical luxury seaside resort nestled on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Since it was my first time in the Dominican Republic, I didn't have any expectations about the country,...
"Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten." - Chinua Achebe (of Things Fall Apart fame) Another annual series on The Cultureur comes to a close -- last year, it was Destination Anywhere: 100 Reasons to Travel and this year, it's Around the World in 52...
AUGUST 23, 2014: Today is The Cultureur's 2nd anniversary! Can't believe another year comes to a close for The Cultureur! It's been 2 years since I've started this journey here. Last year I wrote my 12 DOs and DON'Ts of Blogging and this year I wanted to provide a...
Aptly dubbed as the "Garden Isle," the oldest (geologically) and northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is a timeless gem that has aged gracefully. The years have actually embellished the Island's emerald embankments, plush rainforests, ribboning waterfalls, and...
In honor of my recent move from Los Angeles to Seattle, I thought I'd compile a list of 25 things to do in the City of Angels, so I joined forces with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to bring you my favorite things to do, see, eat, and experience in my beloved hometown of Los...
are sitting fresh, hot, and pretty for you at M&M Donuts, a little gem nestled in Anaheim, moments away from Disneyland. The donuts are temples of calories, but it's ok to reward yourself every now and then. And when the dessert tastes THIS good, it makes it all...
![[Hotel Review] Pan Pacific, A Luxury Boutique Hotel in Seattle](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Denny-Suite.jpg)
Luxury boutique hotels really have the power to charm and enchant, as they’re intended to provide a more intimate and personalized experience than luxury chains. But the problem is that it’s usually a hit or miss. Some have literally gone above and beyond what you...
In recent years, Los Angeles has experienced a juice revolution in that juice bars offering freshly pressed veggie and fruit concoctions are springing up like ninjas all over the city. Whether you like the taste or you’re simply drinking for your health, there’s no...
![[Hotel Review] The Kauai Marriott, A Casual Resort in Kauai](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/photo-12.jpg)
At the end of June, I visited Kauai, Hawaii for a few days. I spent four days and 3 nights, staying at a different property every night to ensure I got a proper taste of some of the best properties on the Island. For my first night, I stayed at the Kauai Marriott...
![[Hotel Review] Mandarin Oriental, A Luxury Hotel in Atlanta](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/EnglishGarden-1.jpg)
I have a soft spot for Mandarin Oriental properties. Staying true to its Asian aesthetic and oriental sensibilities, Mandarin Oriental always manages to enchant, intrigue, and satisfy my senses. For my birthday week, I chose to stay at the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta...
I'm not the kind of flyer that throws style out the window for the sake of comfort; I prefer to marry the two and create my own effortlessly chic flying style. While this means no sweatpants or sneakers for me, it also means that I prefer to pay more for that extra...