AAA Traveler Worldwise. Summer 2024 PRINT. Pacific Northwest scenery, quaint seaside neighborhoods, cosmopolitan culture and a European vibe set the tone in Vancouver, British Columbia. The city’s nature-centric attractions, diverse restaurants and artsy communities can easily keep you exploring for several days, making it an ideal pre- or post-excursion for an Alaska cruise or a […]

Khabar Magazine. January 2024 print issue. From eclectic museums and international festivals to global cuisines and ethnic conclaves, TORONTO offers everything one expects from a modern metropolis. When I arrived at the Toronto Pearson Airport, a blue-turbaned man filled the giant digital screens overlooking the baggage claim area. Advertisements for a Marathi Indian restaurant (located […]

HuffPost. Nov 2022. Inez Cook is a member of Bella Coola’s Nuxalk Nation who was forcibly taken from her parents by the Canadian government at the age of 1. Today, Cook operates the only Indigenous restaurant in Vancouver, Canada. Through her food, she tells the stories of First Nations people and businesses and fosters dialogue […]

Indiaspora. July 2022. Deepa Mahanti is a human resource professional by day and a social activist and writer-director of short films and documentaries by night. Based in Mississauga, Canada, she creates visually stimulating art that addresses real people and social issues in hopes of inspiring change.  Born in Cuttack, a city in the eastern state […]

Interview with Bahamian celebrity chef, restaurateur, caterer, and teacher Raquel Fox.

For CheapOAir Miles Away blog. January 2017.  With a majestic castle, river and cobblestone streets, Quebec City, Canada is a magical destination any time of the year. But for six weeks in January and February, the city is in full party mode with theme parks, parades, and quirky competitions. For 62 years now, the Quebec […]

For The Huffington Post. September 2016. The Post Hotel and Spa in Lake Louise, Canada, has received a number of awards including Travel + Leisure Magazine “World’s Best Awards” #1 Resort in Canada, #17 “Top Hotel Globally” and Condé Nast Traveler Magazine “Best Ski Hotel in North America. So when I started planning my Fall break to […]

For One Travel. September 2016.  The city of Calgary lies at the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. The capital of Alberta is one of the largest cities in Canada and is well known for the annual Stampede, the ’88 Winter Olympics, and being home to a large number of corporate headquarters. It’s also interesting to know […]

I am not a winter person. The first time I witnessed snow was when I was 16 years old. My grandmother and I had just flown 24 hours from New Delhi to New York and we woke up to see a winter wonderland outside our window. From the heated room at the Hilton Hotel, it […]

Almost exactly halfway between Europe and the Asia Pacific region, the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, British Columbia is located only 24 miles north of the U.S. border. While Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is well connected, flying into Seattle is relatively cheaper as you avoid paying international fees and taxes. The drive is approximately three hours and offers […]

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The city of Montreal is just across the border, yet an entire world away. Crowned as City of Festivals and Paris of North America, the French influences are found everywhere from architecture, language, culture to cuisine. While there are a number of great eateries to choose from, here are my personal top choices that you […]