by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 17, 2013 | Travel Tips, Travel Well
Credit card companies are usually pretty vigilant about fraud, and sometimes a little too much, but at times, transactions can be repeated two or more times on the your statement accidentally, or intentionally for that matter. It’s always a good idea to keep all...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Jan 11, 2013 | Destinations, Europe, Travel Tips, Travel Well
Time to put the perennial excuse that travel is too expensive to rest! Our dear friends over at Travel and Leisure and Eurail are here to tell you that travel through Europe CAN be done without breaking the bank with a few pointers… If you have any other tips,...
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 | Jan 6, 2013 | Asia, Destinations, India, New Delhi, Travel Well
Excerpt from my U.S. Embassy International Narcotics/Law Enforcement journal… He was a young, scrawny boy that lived in the New Delhi slums adjacent to the NGO where I taught English and basic computer skills. He was my student, Krishnan. During my bi-weekly...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 27, 2012 | Asia, Destinations, India, Travel Tips, Travel Well
We’ve all heard the clichéd adage: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Some destinations are easier to blend in with locals, while others require a conscious effort on your part. As I write this paragraph, one experience in particular comes to mind. My friends...