Rachel Khona
Dating, relationships, fashion & pop culture writer
Travel
Around the World in 80 Girls: Krakow
If what comes to mind when you think of Poland is pierogi and a dreary post-communist landscape dotted with old ladies in babushkas, you’ll be tickled pink by Krakow. As the royal capital of Poland for 500 years, this delightful city is a sea of Gothic, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau architecture. More importantly, Krakow was one of the few towns in the region not decimated by Germany’s World War II invasion, so its gorgeous buildings are intact.... Continue reading here.
The New Nashville
The last time I visited Nashville, I wanted to meet a country star. I craved big ten gallon hats, hillbillies with long beards, the Grand Ole Opry, rhinestones, sequins, mullets, and a whole lot of southern accents. Serendipitously enough, my wish was granted. I ran into country star John Rich of the hugely successful duo Big & Rich at a trendy downtown bar. Having no knowledge of country music, I didn't know who John Rich was until someone pointed out the gentleman. Continuing reading here.
Making Waves with Jon Rose
I am 15 minutes late for my meeting with former pro surfer and Waves for Water founder Jon Rose. It's 7 degrees in New York and I'm struggling to stay warm as I walk from the subway lest I look like Rudolph the Reindeer when I arrive. Jon is sitting at the bar of the Gansevoort hotel in a baseball cap, hoodie, and jeans. With his bright blue eyes and scruff he's attractive.... Continue reading here.
Mumbai in Heels
I am combing through the racks of Colaba’s pristine, white Bombay Electric, checking out an exceptionally expensive and gorgeous supple leather vintage belt, (since when do Indians do vintage?), and wondering how on earth it is that I’ve never been here before. Where had this store been hiding on all those trips I had made back to India? But then it only opened few years ago..... Continue reading here.
A Passage to Jackson Heights
"Sister, you are going to be very famous one day,” the palm reader said to me as he examined the lines on my hand. “Everything next year is going to be great. You will achieve all your dreams.” Well
I was hoping for a book deal, I thought to myself. I exchanged knowing glances with my friend Stefanie. We were sitting in a dark underground room decorated with posters of the various Hindu gods, Krishna, Ganesh, Kali, Durga, and Vishnu. .... Continue reading here.
Go: Charleston
Originally from New Orleans Tim Dennis has tattooed the likes of Tim McGraw, Lil’ Wayne, NFL player Anthony Hargrove. Life was all peachy keen inking people in the Big Easy until Hurricane Katrina came in and wiped out city. Devastated but determined to make a fresh start, Dennis and his wife relocated to Charleston opening their very own tattoo shop, .... Continue reading here.