Beautiful Beaches of Curacao Pictorial
One of the best reasons to go to Curacao is that there are so many amazing beaches and ocean views. Take a minute to absorb the goodness of this turquoise blue water and sandy beaches in these pictures. Enjoy! One of…
Confessions of a Californian girl turned New Yorker
I remember the exact moment when it dawned on me that I felt like New York City was my home. I also remember exactly when I decided to move to New York. Actually… There were two times — once when…
Curaçao is My Paradise ☼ Travel Tips & More!
Hello my DOOST ♡ I’m so happy to be able to share this with you. For the past four days I’ve been in Curaçao: an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, north of the Venezuela coast and right next to Aruba….
Bhatti: The King of Curry Hill
In the heart of New York’s Murray Hill lives some of the best and most authentic North Indian cuisine you can get and because of that it’s known as “Curry Hill.” Recently, the WtD team was invited to Bhatti. An…
A Night at Dinner on Ludlow in the Lower East Side of NYC
I am the happiest with food and the best way to enjoy it is with great company and a family style dining experience! Last week my fiancé Jeff Fransen and I invited Ali Skye Bennet, a vegetarian, and Michelangelo Milano to share a…
How to be a Carless Warrior in Los Angeles
Living without a car can be a cinch in places like NYC or San Francisco where there is an integrated transit system but for the urban sprawl of Los Angeles and other cities where transit is limited it can be…
Unlimited Coffee? Yes, please.
If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve been posting a lot about coffee shops lately. So guys — it’s not just because I’m nerding out about taking photos of my drinks (although I…
Learn Spanish with Wlingua: An Easy to Use Free App on Any Device
I’m a world traveler and to do so I like to make sure I know some of the local language. I have a great interest of languages and currently I have Spanish on my mind. Spanish is one of the most common languages used…
Eating Vegetarian in Vancouver
It’s no secret that I love good food and a mecca of good food is Vancouver, Canada. Nestled in the mountains and touched by the sea, Vancouver is one of the most beautiful places in North America. It’s especially best…
You’re Invited! #Paradise Travel Panel
As many of you may already know, I’ve been selected to speak as a panelist for an event this Friday during Social Media Week. The event is sponsored/curated by Wherever Magazine and Travel + Social Good. The discussion will be…
The Yellowchair Experience
One of my favorite things to do in any part of the world is to go out and dine, more so doing it with a unique and local perspective. Combined with my interest for meeting new people, having intellectual conversations, and…
Back to Basics || Brooklyn Photoshoot
Sometimes the best photographs come from the easiest shoots. Check out the photos from my set with the very talented Chris Wilson, shot with film at my apartment in Brooklyn:
An Evening Trying Dum Phukt { Indian Food at Awadh }
I had the pleasure of checking out Awadh’s restaurant on the Upper West Side — and let me tell you, their food is SO GOOD. I went with one of my favorite people and fellow blogger, Gina of What the Doost as…
Valentine’s Day — A Note on Loving Yourself
When I originally started my blog, I never planned for it to become such a big part of my life. My very first post, titled The Beginning, was not about my goal to become a blogger and share my life with…
A Weekend in NYC: Inspiration Through Photographer Will Keown’s Lens
On the East Coast the seasons come in full! That means summers are breezy and winters are freezing. Photographer Will Keown traveled from North Carolina to Manhattan during Juno, and experienced New York City while residents were preparing for a…
Third World Reality || Visiting a Local Home in Managua, Nicaragua
This story was originally published in the first issue of Impact Magazine. The cold air streamed down around me and I stood acutely aware of my instructions to speak only when necessary. The room was sterile, but not in an…
How to be a Better Cook in Your Kitchen: 50 Kitchen Tricks to Help You Become a Master Chef
Do you want to be a better cook in your own kitchen? Food is a full time passion of mine and making it seem effortless is what I’m about, especially when it saves me time, stress, and in some cases…
Fatty Cakes NY: A Cookie Lover’s Dream Come True!
First and foremost … cookie cakes for breakfast should be mandatory at least once a year! Recently, Fatty Cakes NY reached out to me for a WtD review and now I’m obsessed. I’m even hoping they will design my wedding cake…
Deva’s Favorite Few Affordable Los Angeles Experiences
LA has a ton of amazing places to go and explore. In fact, there are so many that I haven’t even touched many of them myself. But I do know I have some places I absolutely adore. If you’re ever…
TRAVELING; it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.
Traveling inspires me in. From the endless adventure, beautiful scenery, and exposure to the many cultures that compile our human kind. It’s a fascinating experience for me. By plane, by train, or boat … it doesn’t matter, I just want to…