by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 26, 2012 | Berlin, Destinations, Europe, Germany, Travel Well
One of my most memorable New Year’s Eve celebrations? Berlin, most definitely. Depending on the day, it wavers between #1 and #2, fiercely competing with London. During my year in Berlin, I had received a few invitations for private NYE parties, and while they...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 24, 2012 | Destinations, North America, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
Los Angeles isn’t my top choice for the holidays, but it does hold its own ground. Well, kind of…pockets of it, at least. Fake snow cascading down and sparkly lights snaked around palm trees at The Grove and on Rodeo Drive do make for a festive California...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 12, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, Sweden, Travel Well
What: Though not an official holiday, Saint Lucia’s Day is both a religious celebration and a cultural festivity throughout Scandinavia, particularly Sweden. A traditional kind of bun, Lussekatt (“St. Lucia Bun”), made with saffron, is normally eaten...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 20, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, North America, Travel Well, United States
Though the first Thanksgiving is commonly believed to have been celebrated by the Pilgrims in the 17th century, the holiday is still entangled in endless myths and legends. In the United States, Thanksgiving has evolved into a secular holiday that is associated with...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, Travel Well
What: Diwali, or Deepavali literally means “festival of lights.” It is the biggest celebrated holiday for Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism. It’s a 5-day festival that usually falls during October/November, marking autumn as the festive season. Modern...
