by Nyssa P. Chopra | Dec 9, 2012 | Destinations, Europe, London, North America, Travel Well, United Kingdom, United States
As a native English speaker, I always felt pretty confident in my English language abilities. All the right signs were there: I loved English class in school, worked as a freelance journalist, taught English at an NGO, and thoroughly enjoyed writing. That is, until I...
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 19, 2012 | Best of... Food+Drink, Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Travel Well, United States
is waiting for you at In-N-Out, a delicious, amazing, fabulous, regional fast food chain that is the pride of the West Coast, particularly California, and that often leaves tourists or East Coasters pining for more. A bold statement, I’m fully aware, but...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 11, 2012 | Destinations, Eat Well, Food + Drink Guides, North America, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
America may not be known for churning out the finest in chocolate, but it still has its share of chocolatiers and artisan brands that are worth exploring. And two of those brands hail from California! That’s a proud moment for this native Californian. 🙂 If...
by Nyssa P. Chopra | Nov 5, 2012 | Destinations, North America, Orange County, Photo Essays, Travel Well, United States
It’s hard for me to get excited about Orange County, considering I was born and raised here. Ever since I left the house, a decade ago, the only real reason for me to return is my family. Though I often complain that nothing ever changes when I come back,...
