Tanvi Chheda

3 weeks ago | pasadenamag.com | Tanvi Chheda

My 10-year-old has been tasked with slowly toasting dried pasilla and ancho chiles, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and almonds over the comal griddle. They’re all going into the mole negro we’re making as part of our cooking class with chef Victor Palma, the head of all things culinary at Rosewood’s Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Cabo. Chef Victor insists we sample a piece of the Abuelita chocolate that’s going into the sauce, too.

1 month ago | ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda

Often called the Paris of South America, elegant and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires boasts grand buildings and boulevards, leafy parks and gardens, and plenty of cafes and gelaterias (about 60 percent of Argentinians have Italian ancestry, hence the love of cafe culture and gelato!). A third of Argentina‘s population lives here in the coastal capital city, which counts some 48 neighborhoods within its boundaries.

2 months ago | ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda

Along Colombia’s northern coast, facing the Caribbean Sea, the port city of Cartagena makes for a fantastic two-day stop before moving onto other areas of the country or elsewhere in South America. Colombia’s astounding ethnic diversity — some 90 indigenous groups and 65 languages — is well represented in Cartagena, where most locals identify as a mix of European, indigenous and African ancestry.

Mar 28, 2025 | ciaobambino.com | Tanvi Chheda |Lisa Frederick |Amy Andrews

A melting pot of cultures and neighborhoods, New Orleans is multilayered and fascinating. From the grand homes of the Lower Garden District to jazz along Frenchmen Street, there’s much to enjoy and appreciate. Though it will never shed its party town reputation (Mardi Gras!), the Big Easy has grown up quite a bit in recent years, with lots of art museums, inventive fine dining and luxe digs to rest your head.

Mar 24, 2025 | ciaobambino.com | Lisa Frederick |Tanvi Chheda

Ambiente Sedona captivated me from the moment it came onto my radar. I’d long been intrigued by Sedona itself (the dramatic red rock formations, the mystical energy, the endless outdoor adventures), but a posh resort where every accommodation is wrapped in a swath of glass to maximize the panorama? Sign me up. Fortunately, my experience didn’t just live up to my sky-high expectations — it surpassed them.