Spa and Beauty Today • 8th November 2024

Czech Republic Spa Guide: The Best Spas in Prague

Prague remains one of Europe’s most in-demand destinations not only for history buffs and architecture aficionados, but increasingly for seekers of wellness and self-care.

Spa and Beauty Today • 8th November 2024

Spa Review: Carlo IV Wellness & Spa’s Luxurious Rituals and Bespoke Facials Offer an Escape to Serenity in the Heart of Prague

I take a deep dive into the spa offerings at this historic five-star hotel in Prague, Czechia.

14th July 2024

Talking Solo Travel in the Wall Street Journal

QUOTED in the WSJ about the allure of solo travel and my trip to the French Alps.

TODAY.com • 24th January 2024

TODAY Show: Why Solo Vacations Are Taking Off

QUOTED on the TODAY show: NBC’s Emilie Ikeda discusses why solo travel is a hot trend.

AARP • 29th August 2024

Looking for Extraterrestrial Phenomena? Head West

QUOTED in AARP Magazine: "It sounds weird, but I don’t care if it’s weird"

16th July 2024

Skeptical About Solo Cruising? How I Became a Believer

I was a cruise virgin who hit the high seas solo for 10 days. Here are 6 things I learned.

World Travel & Cuisine • 5th August 2017

Roast Peacock, Anyone? Exploring the Kitchens of King Henry VIII

A cook in the court of Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace might be called upon to fillet a porpoise, boil a whale, or stew eels in honey.

The Hollywood Reporter • 25th December 2018

"Monsoon Wedding" off Broadway

Mira Nair's stage adaptation of "Monsoon Wedding" is now off Broadway. I spoke to the director when she was previewing the musical at Berkeley Rep.

25th August 2019

Wellness Wire email for Healthline

At Healthline, the country's largest health information site, my wellness newsletter reached 2 million readers per week. I curated the content and wrote the headlines, blurbs, and subject lines.

25th December 2018

Promotional email for Apple Music, iTunes and the App Store

This email promoting Apple Music, iTunes and the App Store went out to Southeast Asian iTunes subscribers.

DHC • 13th January 2019

Super Long Mascara EX promotional email

A promotional email to launch a new mascara formulation.

The Hollywood Reporter • 1st May 2019

‘The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot’: Film Review

The pulpy historical drama stars Sam Elliott as a larger-than-life WWII hero.

India.com • 30th July 2015

Celebrity Fitness Guru Ramona Braganza Targets the Indian Body

A chat with the fitness guru who made her name training celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendez, Ryan Reynolds, Liam Neeson and Halle Berry.

The Hollywood Reporter • 29th November 2012

Student of the Year: Film Review

Nepo babies battle it out in a Bollywood romcom.

Apple iTunes subscriber emails • 25th December 2018

Promotional email for iTunes for The LEGO Movie

This promotional email went to iTunes subscribers across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

SFGATE • 15th November 2002

Bookstore a mother lode of Golden State's past

You don't have to be a history buff — or even a bookworm — to appreciate the treasures at California Collectible Books, home to the world's largest collection of John Muir titles.

13th July 2022

Packaging copy for Deep Cleansing Oil

When DHC placed its top-selling product in retailers like Costco and Walmart, I wrote the copy for its packaging.

The Hollywood Reporter • 1st May 2019

‘Tainted’ (‘Kalank’): Film Review

An inquisitive young woman finds true love as India gets ready to split in two in Abhishek Varman’s Bollywood musical drama.

The Hollywood Reporter • 3rd July 2011

Delhi Belly: Film Review

Director Abhinay Deo and producer Aamir Khan's gleeful experiment in Hangover-caliber humor delivers filthy fun.

Apple • 25th December 2018

Album description for Apple Music

At Apple Music, I specialized in writing about Indian music and movies.