Eroticism meets culture. Yes, you read that right. Eager to escape the polluted chaos of Delhi, we headed to the small town of Khajuraho, located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh for the weekend. We were told Khajuraho...
can be found at Pierre Hermé, one of Paris' premier pastry shops, nestled in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area (my favorite location out of the 7). I often hear people say croissants are not pastries, but instead of getting into an argument about how wrong they are, I'm...
Oh Mexico City, in the face of such logic... Translation: One who drinks, gets drunk. One who gets drunk, sleeps. One who sleeps, doesn't sin. One who doesn't sin, goes to heaven. Since we're all going to heaven, let's drink!
My first rendezvous with Paris in 2003 blossomed into a lasting love affair, carving an indelible mark on my mind, body, and soul. Few cities are as fabulous as the City of Light, and over the years, many, including artists, writers, and actors have tried and hoped to...
![[Em]powered by the Red-Light District in New Delhi](https://thecultureur.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Delhi-red-light-district.jpeg)
Excerpt from my U.S. Embassy International Narcotics/Law Enforcement journal... On a bright, sunny afternoon, New Delhi teemed with people caught up in the usual humdrum of daily life and I, a representative of the U.S. Embassy, blindly followed a brothel owner into a...
Lights, Camera, Paris! Paris is a vast haven of romance and beauty in all forms, so it's no wonder that so many filmmakers choose the city as their seductive muse. Every time I watch a movie set in Paris, my heart jumps when I recognize those intimate cobbled streets...
The sweet fragrance of love is in the air, and this time it is in Newport Beach, California. Think classic, not cliché. Look beyond the usual destinations such as Bora Bora or Hawaii for your honeymoon, and let the coastal gem of...
With more than 240 museums and countless other landmarks, sightseeing is a never-ending process in London. So if you're in need of a break, whether you live in London or you're just visiting, and are interested in the social sciences, check out some of the public...
I've left slivers of my heart all around the world. Unsurprisingly, London (closely followed by Paris) has claimed the lion's share of my dear heart. Here are 25 of my favorite provocative thoughts/quotes/sayings about London that always manage to put a smile on my...
is most definitely at the Haji Ali Juice Centre, located at Haji Ali Circle near Cumballa Hill. Founded in 1937, it's an institution in Mumbai, with listings in almost every guide book. It's a juice stall/fast food joint on the side of the road that's able to charge...
Who ever said baby bottles were just for babies definitely hadn't been to Le Refuge des Fondus in Paris. Cleverly ducking the taxes imposed on wine in glasses, the owner of this culinary gem, hidden away in the vibrant bohemian district of Montmarte, decided to offer...
What: Halloween, short for "All Hallows' Evening," is a highly commercialized, secular American holiday that's celebrated all over the country, and now, world. Halloween is often associated with pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, pranks, horror films, costume...