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 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 | Dec 10, 2012 | Travel Well
‘Tis the season to be giving…fa la la la la, la la la la! It’s time for a holiday giveaway! The Cultureur has joined forces with Stiletto Escape, a trip planning+concierge service for women (and men, if they’re lucky!). The Escape Artists over...
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...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 6, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
are nestled on the sprawling shelves of trendy downtown French bistro and bakery, Bottega Louie. Just because it’s LA, don’t assume that you’ll find “skinny macarons”; there’s no skimping on size and thickness here. The...
