Chrissy Travels : Chrissy Travels

Life Without Food- The Master Cleanse Health Secrets

I did it! I made it through the entire 10-day Master Cleanse without a drop of food. For a real genuine lover of all foods and self-proclaimed intense foodie, it was an accomplishment of severe proportions. I was surprised to find that many of my friends had already tried it, but most of them failed [...]
Instincts And Safety Tips: Regarding Sarai Sierra’s Death In Turkey

I have been sitting by the past week listening to the news reports and the comments being made about the horrific murder of Sarai Sierra while she was visiting Istanbul on a solo journey. There have been numerous comments made demonizing her for making the decision to take such a journey alone and demonizing her [...]
Chelsea Suites in Manhattan Delivers A Sweet Deal By Night or By Month

Living on the road for the past twenty-seven months requires me to scan and scope the best deals in each city I decide to lay my head. Manhattan can be tricky to find a good deal especially through the holiday season. After an exhaustive and diligent search, I was able to locate a gem in [...]
Hotel Review- The Viceroy Anguilla

On a long stretch of the quiet and only road intertwining in the middle of Anguilla stands the impressive, modern, marble filled gates leading into a perfectly landscaped haven that is The Viceroy Anguilla. As the flagship property for the Viceroy brand, this hotel chain has really outdone itself. When first entering the long well-manicured drive, you [...]
Must Visit Restaurants in Dupont Circle, Washington DC

The Dupont Circle district is a thriving, cosmopolitan district of Washington DC. It is a popular area with tourists on late holiday deals or visiting the city with relatives and friends. It’s home to a variety of shops, hotels and guesthouses. There is a wide range of restaurants which you can choose from depending on [...]
The Ultimate Beach Getaways

If you are looking for a holiday in the sun, there are plenty of options available around the world. But, if you want to find the very best beaches of the world, then there is only one place to go: The United States Virgin Islands. There are three islands in total, St. John, St. Thomas and [...]
Let’s Have A Kiki

I was just informed that this is one of the most popular videos in France right now. If you don’t know what kiki is in French, I can’t tell you. You’ll have to look it up. Related articles Scissor Sisters perform “Let’s Have A Kiki” on the Wendy Williams Show!
My Two Year Nomadic Anniversary And The Friends I’ve Made Along The Way

August 16th, 2012 marks my two-year nomadic anniversary. Two years nomadic on the road with no home, no car and two bags to live out of has come upon me in a flash. My life in Beverly Hills before I ran away offered me an expansive apartment near Rodeo Drive, a BMW to fit in [...]

Foodie Heaven

Must Visit Restaurants in Dupont Circle, Washington DC

The Dupont Circle district is a thriving, cosmopolitan district of Washington DC. It is a popular area with tourists on late holiday deals or visiting the city with relatives and friends. It’s home to a variety of shops, hotels and guesthouses. There is a wide range of restaurants which you can choose from depending on [...]

Greek Dakos To Die For- I’ve Gone To Foodie Heaven

Dakos are my new favorite Greek dish I have become addicted to. I am now making it everyday in my hotel room for lunch time, dinner time and every time in between. I can’t get enough of it. It is Greece’s answer to the Italian bruschetta and when done properly, will give the bruschetta some [...]

Foodie Heaven In Spain- Pan Con Tomate

I love how every country I visit has its own way of serving breakfast and their own traditions in culturally specific foods. This was no different when I visited Spain. My favorite breakfast item I found at every hotel I stayed throughout Spain was the ‘pan con tomate’ spread. It is a tomato spread placed [...]

Restaurant Review- Alcazar- An Oasis in the San Fernando Valley

Alcazar could possibly be my all-time favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. Maybe anywhere! I have been going to Alcazar for close to 12 years since its opening in 2000. It was my first introduction to traditional Lebanese food and fast became my favorite cuisine. I was introduced to dishes I had never known before like, [...]

From Dubai – Lebanese Meze, Kibbeh Nayeh

I am about to let you in on the makings of my all-time favorite dish! If I am ever on death row and granted a choice for my last meal, this is what I would have. I was first introduced to this dish many years ago at a Lebanese restaurant in the San Fernando Valley [...]

Turkish Street Vendors

While in Istanbul, I noticed there was an abundance of street vendors selling all kinds of different foods I’ve never seen on a food cart. I loved that you were able to get a variety of healthy alternatives on the go. There was freshly made candy, corn on the cob and clams with a squeeze [...]

Restaurant Review- Mama’s House- Santorini, Greece

Visiting Santorini and want a good, authentic home cooked Greek meal on the cheap? Mama’s house is the place. Located in the center of Fira next to the bus stop, you will find a grand welcome from Mama herself and a family affair to host your culinary visit. They use all local fresh produce with [...]

lemon_water_segment_boiling_44793_1680x1050

Life Without Food- The Master Cleanse Health Secrets

I did it! I made it through the entire 10-day Master Cleanse without a drop of food. For a real genuine lover of all foods and self-proclaimed intense foodie, it was an accomplishment of severe proportions. I was surprised to find that many of my friends had already tried it, but most of them failed [...]

Health Secrets From Florida- Hotel Room Workout

I’m on the road again and trying to stay in shape is always my biggest challenge. Having a hotel room workout plan has become imperative as I travel through small cities staying in hotels that do not have a fitness center. After a few weeks passed this trip with no gym in sight on my [...]

Health Secrets From Sint Maarten- Desiree Winkel’s Dutch Deal Delivers

Since returning to the States last December after a year and a half on the road, I committed to getting myself back in shape and shedding the weight I gained during my travels. I achieved my goal thanks to Brian Wiefering’s Wiefit (see Brian Wiefering’s Wiefit- Where Fitness Is A Family Affair). Now that I’m [...]

Beauty Secrets From Morocco- Kohl Eyeliner

The Moroccan women are known for their exotic beauty. Deep, dark skin and mysterious dark eyes to match. Their beauty secret in developing this charcoal look to their eyes dates back centuries and has been passed on to the current young girls of today. Traditionally, Kohl was used for its therapeutic properties. It was believed to protect against [...]

Health Secrets From Thailand- Dragon Fruit For Weight Loss

Traveling always has its way of keeping you off of your normal routine. I still can’t seem to keep my diet and exercise routine intact, so it is inevitable that a few extra pounds have found their way into strategic places. I welcomed this little tidbit of information I gathered from the hotel cleaning lady [...]

Health Secrets From Cincinnati- Brian Wiefering’s WieFIT- Where Fitness is a Family Affair

To achieve optimal health and fitness, it is well known that a consistent and sustainable lifestyle is the key ingredient to success. Former body-builder and 7x cover model for Muscle and Fitness magazine, Brian Wiefering, has made his lifestyle of health and fitness his career and has included his family in the success. Brian Wiefering [...]

Internationally-Inspired Beauty: What Really Works?

With so much hype in the beauty world, it’s difficult to determine what products can actually contribute to overall health and appearance and which products are merely myths. Certain cultures swear by specific products that have been used for hundreds of years. Jet Charter your way to these centuries old beauty secrets. Though word of mouth [...]

Beauty Secrets From Greece- Brush On, Wash Off Eyelash Extensions

I stumbled upon this mascara while in a nail salon in Mykonos, Greece. I was inquiring about their eyelash extension services when the owner of the salon directed me to a new product she had recently begun selling. After she demonstrated on one eye for me the magic this little mascara tube held, I was [...]