

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
It's easy to see when you are in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City) how Vietnam has come so far since reunification in 1975. Everyone you see around is always working, and that too cheerfully, with a good attitude and often a smile on their faces despite how difficult the work they may be engaged in. Empowered women are visible everywhere, putting in full display the real power of a fully engaged work force. Definitely a strong candidate for a stop during South East Asia travels, H


Reading in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
As I start Project.Jilapi there is no bigger inspiration than the women around the world, and those who have come before me and dared to live a liberated life. With a salute to Ms. Maya Angelou, I feel proud of what each of us do every single day to overcome all the obstacles that are put in our way. Phenomenally, the phenomenal women. Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm t


Le Bernardin, NYC
Location: We made it to flawless Le Bernardin, the Beyoncé of restaurants, after approximately 7 years of plans and dreams. Worth the wait is the least I can say about it. Only the Sea I See Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio; Iberico Ham Chutney, Sea Beans Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dungeness Crab Cake, Old Bay Crisp, Shellfish-Cardamom Emulsion White Tuna Japanese Wagyu Grilled Escolar and Seared Japanese Wagyu, Endive Farcie, Red Wine Peppercorn Sauce Tres Leches with Mandarin So