by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 18, 2013 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
I have found carrying extra passport photos to be extremely useful while abroad, especially for expat-related activities like getting a local SIM card for my phone, acquiring visas, renting flats, registering with local offices, etc. Believe me, I’m less than...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Feb 1, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Travel Well, United States
If you’ve been following me on this space or my other social media channels, you’ll know how excited I was to attend the 57th Inauguration Ceremony for President Barack Obama in Washington DC. Since 2008, it had found a home on my bucket list and 10 days...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 8, 2013 | Destinations, North America, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
Perched atop a stunning hill in the Santa Monica Mountains, the Getty Center overlooks the vast cityscape of the greater Los Angeles area. Its exceptional contemporary architecture, wide array of pre-20th century art, colorful gardens, and panoramic views are its...
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 9, 2012 | Belgium, Destinations, Eat Well, Europe, Food + Drink Guides, France, London, North America, Paris, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United Kingdom, United States
All around the world, the bright rainbow colors have intrigued my eyes and tantalized my taste buds… Los Angeles: Bottega Louie Paris/London/NYC: Ladurée London/Washington DC/Brussels: Paul London/Paris: Pierre Hermé San Francisco: L’Artisan NYC: Bisous...