Writing Portfolio

I cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

• travel
• food & nutrition
• culture
• yoga, meditation, and wellness
• art
• hotel reviews, and more 

In addition, I am a certified Hatha yoga teacher, and have over ten years of illustration, web, and graphic design experience. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences (Pre-Veterinary) with significant work and practical experience in the fields of animal husbandry, agriculture, animal welfare and advocacy. I’m also a member of the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA).

I’m always available to discuss potential writing opportunities; feel free to email me at pitches [at] christabel.co.

united states of america

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Get Married with a View: 15 Spectacular Wedding Venues Where You Can Say “I Do”
INSIDER—Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Washington, DC
INSIDER—The Best Ways to Get to and Around Washington, DC
INSIDER—Find the Right Accommodations for Your Trip to Washington, DC
INSIDER—What to Do During Your Trip to Washington, DC
Trivago—To Infinity and Beyond: 10 U.S. Hotels with Incredible Infinity Pools
Trivago—The Best Affordable Beach Vacations in the US: 10 Great Beaches from Waipio Valley to Narragansett Bay
Trivago—Cool Places to Stay in Virginia: Virginia Hotels that are Worth the Trip
INSIDER Reviews—Ocean City, Maryland Offers Over 10 Miles of Sandy Shores — Here Are 18 of the Best Vacation Rentals for a Summer Stay
Trivago—The 6 Best Hotels with Private Pools in California
INSIDER Reviews—The 8 best Airbnbs in Washington, DC, from Dupont Circle to Capitol Hill
Trivago—6 Best Warm Places to Visit in December in The USA
TripSavvy—The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – 2020 Editor’s Choice Awards
Trivago—6 Most Beautiful Places in Southern California to Visit in The Weekend
Trivago—8 Unique Places in California That You Need to Visit
Trivago—6 Best Malibu Beach Hotels | Hidden Mountain Ranches to Private Beach Townhouses
Trivago—8 Romantic Getaways in Virginia | Chesapeake Bay Estuaries to Vineyard Stays
Marriott Vacation Club— Get Away With These Things to do on North Shore, Oahu
Lonely Planet—The Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, DC Have ‘Capital’ Views
UPROXX—Eaton Hotel, Washington, DC
Hippie in Heels—8 Incredibly Delicious Places to Eat in DC on a Budget
TripSavvy—Best in Washington, D.C. – 2019 Editors’ Choice Awards
Trivago—8 Coolest Hotels in Washington, D.C. | A Historic City You Won’t Soon Forget
National Geographic Traveller India—United Flavours of Washington, D.C.(print, November 2019)
Trivago—8 Waikiki Beach Hotels for a Dose of Sun All Year Round
National Geographic Traveller India—Modernity in a Sea of Green (print, September 2019)
HelloGiggles—Feminist Passport: Your Travel Guide to Washington, D.C.
Yahoo! Lifestyle—Feminist Passport: Your Travel Guide to Washington, D.C.(syndication)
Tenderly—The Perfect Vegan Weekend in Washington, D.C.
Barclays Travel—5 Things to do in Colorado in the Spring
Trivago—7 Weekend Getaways from Washington DC Rich in History, Seafood, and Relaxation
Open Skies—Southeast Washington, DC Neighborhood Guide (Emirates in-flight magazine, print, May 2019)
Trivago—10 Coolest Hotels in downtown Los Angeles: The Rebirth of La La Land
Trivago—6 Weekend Getaways in the Bay Area: Fine Wine and a Rugged Coastline
Pint Size Gourmets—A Quirky Night in downtown Denver at the Curtis Hotel
Barclays Travel—5 off-the beaten path things to do in Washington, D.C.
Where’s Bel—NYC Fall Activities: The 15 Best Things to Do in New York City in the Fall
Evening Standard—Restaurants to Spot Politicos in Washington, DC
Where’s Bel—The Ultimate Southeast Washington DC Neighborhood Dining Guide
Where’s Bel—The 20 Best Things to do in Fresno, California
Where’s Bel—10 Tips for Exploring NYC on a Budget

india

JTA—India’s Jew Town Only has a Handful of Jews Left. But Jewish Traditions and Landmarks Remain
Lonely Planet—6 Places to Learn About Ayurveda and Yoga in India
Nikkei Asian Review—India’s Coffee-Growing Tradition Thrives With New Gourmet Producers
Marriott Vacation Club— Exploring the Art and Culture of Northern India
UPROXX—Rajasthan Beyond the Golden Triangle
UPROXX—Neemrana Hill Fort-Kesroli
UPROXX—Sardar Samand Lake Palace
Barclays Travel—Places Not to Miss When Visiting India
SheKnows—The Mom’s Guide to Mumbai
Fodor’s—Essential India – Kerala Guide (print guidebook, March 2019)
Silkwinds—Bangalore City Snapshot Postcard (Silk Air in-flight magazine, print, February 2019)
Fodor’s Travel—Kerala Chapter Guidebook Update (in print May 2019)
Where’s Bel—The 6 Best Things to do in Mysore, Karnataka

the rest of the world

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Check Into the Most Dazzling New Hotels in the Middle East and Africa
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Pearl Diving, Zanzibari Cooking and More — 6 Skills to Master in the Middle East and Africa
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Transformative Experiences Await on 5 Spiritual Road Trips Around the World
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Across Europe, the Middle East and Beyond, 9 Ways Travel Sparks Connection and Renewal
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Find Solace at These 7 Secluded Islands in the Middle East and Africa
UPROXX—The Emirati Food Scene
Barclays Travel—The 7 Best Romantic Destinations to Travel to this February
Barclays Travel—5 International Bucket List Festivals in November You Cannot Miss
Travel the Globe 4 Less—How To Enjoy Dubai Attractions Like a Sheikh on a Budget 

culinary features and guides

OpenTable—How one of D.C.’s hottest chefs pays tribute to his Greek and Italian roots
OpenTable—20 restaurants that define dining in Washington, D.C.
OpenTable—15 must-try neighborhood restaurants in Washington, D.C.
OpenTable—The Sage Hospitality Team Brings Californian Cuisine—and an Epic Boat Bar—to D.C.
OpenTable—100 Years of Tabard Inn: A D.C. Dining Stalwart Marks Its Centennial
OpenTable—Washington, D.C.’s Top Restaurants for Outdoor Dining
OpenTable—6 Must-Book Restaurants in Washington, D.C. This Spring
OpenTable—Acclaimed Restaurateur Behind Lupo Verde Honors His Mediterranean Heritage at Hot New D.C. Opening
OpenTable—The 12 Best Restaurants in Washington, D.C. for Any Romantic Occasion
INSIDER—Where to Find the Best Eateries in Washington, DC
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—12 Hottest Summer Dining Experiences Across the Middle East
Cooking Light—Faux Fish Is The Next Big Plant-Based Thing—Here’s What’s In It
Cooking Light—How Sustainable Is Your Seafood?
AllRecipes—Why You Should Be Buying Sustainable Spices and Where to Find Them
Zagat Stories—Angel Barreto on Cooking Korean While Black
EATEN Magazine—O.M.Ghee: From South Asian Staple to Goop’s Golden Liquid (print, March 2020)
JTA—This 118-Year-old Jewish Bakery in India is a hit on Christmas
Zagat Stories—Andra “AJ” Johnson Is Changing The Conversation About Race In Restaurants
Zagat Stories—JoJo Law-Yone Turned A Pop-Up Bodega Into DC’s Only Burmese Restaurant
Silkwinds—The Seeds of Change (in-print, August 2019 | pdf version)
Trivago—7 Hotel Restaurants Where You Can Feed Your Inner Chef
The Hindu Business Line BLink—Mozzarella Monks of Bengaluru (in-print & online, May 2019)
Pint Size Gourmets—NYC Food Tour Review: A Taste of Mulberry Street
Pint Size Gourmets—A Culinary Tour of Washington, DC’s U Street Neighborhood

recipes & how-tos

Taste of Home—12 Spiced Rum Drinks We Love
Southern Living—How To Store Lemons So They Stay Fresh Longer
Southern Living—Can You Freeze Cranberry Sauce?
Southern Living—Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Southern Living—Creamed Chipped Beef & Toast
Southern Living—Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Taste of Home—14 of Our Best Thanksgiving Gravy Recipes
Taste of Home—22 Thanksgiving Salad Recipes for Your Holiday Table
Taste of Home—Our Best Fresh Pumpkin Recipes
Taste of Home—22 Fall Cupcake Flavors You’ll Want to Try Now
Taste of Home—12 Popular Japanese Desserts You Have to Try
Taste of Home—12 Popular Zoodle Recipes to Make for Your Next Meal
Taste of Home—12 Authentic Taco Recipes You Have to Try
Taste of Home—12 Eclair Recipes That We Can’t Wait to Make Again
AllRecipes—How To Fix a Dry Cake: Top Tips From Pastry Chefs
Taste of Home—10 Jackfruit Recipes That Will Make You Forget All About Meat
Taste of Home—10 Indian Recipes You Didn’t Know You Could Air-Fry
AllRecipes—The Most Common Types of Coffee Makers, Explained
AllRecipes—How to Make AeroPress Coffee at Home
AllRecipes—15 Essential Pantry Ingredients for Effortless Summer Dinners
AllRecipes—15 Quick and Easy Summer Recipes for When It’s Just Too Hot for the Stovetop
AllRecipes—How to Stock Your Pantry for a Summer of Grilled Meals
AllRecipes—10 Salads So Hearty You Won’t Miss the Lettuce
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Prevent a Cake From Crumbling
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Bake Haddock
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Bake a Cake With Applesauce Instead of Oil
LIVESTRONG.com—How Do I Thicken Curry?
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Cook Silverside Meat in a Slow Cooker
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Make a Slimfast Healthy Shake
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Neutralize Hot Foods in the Mouth
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Cook a Blade Roast in the Slow Cooker
LEAFtv—How to Freeze Oranges or Tangerines
LEAFtv—How to Make No-Calorie Salad Dressing
LEAFtv—How to Make a Fruit Enzyme
LEAFtv—How to Convert Grams to Teaspoons
LEAFtv—How to Substitute Powdered Sugar for Granulated Sugar
LEAFtv—How to Substitute Agar Flakes With Cornstarch
LEAFtv—How to Convert Grams To Tablespoons
LEAFtv—Fast Macaroni Salad Recipe
LEAFtv—Fresh Ceviche Recipe
LEAFtv—Make it Yourself: Caesar Dressing Recipe
LEAFtv—Quick Zuppa Toscana Recipe
LEAFtv—How To Make: Gumbo Recipe
LEAFtv—The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe
LEAFtv—How to Make Fenugreek Oil
LEAFtv—How to Substitute Corn Flour for Cornmeal
LEAFtv—Homemade Ice Cream Using Only Milk
LEAFtv—Make It Yourself: Ranch Dressing Recipe
LEAFtv—How to Preserve Coconut Milk
LEAFtv—How to Tell the Difference Between Ceylon Cinnamon and Cassia
Where’s Bel—Split Urad Dal Risotto With Mushrooms
Where’s Bel—What’s For Breakfast? Shakshouka!
Where’s Bel—Simply French: Chouquettes

spirits & cocktails

AllRecipes—A Guide to Buying and Drinking Sustainable Wine
SilverKris—4 Wineries in Bangalore you Need to Know About (web version)
Silkwinds—Welcome to Wine Country (in print, Silk Air in-flight magazine, April 2020)
October—Meet the Brewers Bringing West African Flavors to America
LIVESTRONG.com—Nutrition Information for Stella Artois
LIVESTRONG.com—The Best Wines for Resveratrol
LIVESTRONG.com—Nutrition Information for 8 Oz. of Wine
LEAFtv—Homemade Whiskey Sour Recipe
LEAFtv—Homemade Moscow Mule Recipe
LEAFtv—How to Make Ethanol From Sugar Cane
LEAFtv—How to Make Homemade Wine Using Welch’s Grape Juice
LEAFtv—How to Make Alcohol From Sugar and Baking Yeast
LEAFtv—How to Make Delicious Homemade Wine Without Yeast
LEAFtv—How to Make Virgin Strawberry Daiquiris With a Mix
LEAFtv—No Wine? No Problem. These are the Best Wine Substitutes You Can Use For Cooking

yoga & wellness

Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Cultivate 4 Wellness-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for a Better You
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—From Mighty Mountains to Secluded Beaches, Find Your Version of Zen in the Middle East and Africa
INSIDER—The Best Yoga Accessories to Elevate Your Home Practice in 2021, According to Yoga Instructors
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Explore Your Own Backyard on Wellness Staycations in the Middle East and Africa
Wellness Lounge—The Rise of Spiritual Wellness (Spring 2020 print issue | pdf version)
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler—Travel Meets Transcendence at These 6 Metaphysical Healing Locations Around the World
Verywell Fit—The 8 Best Yoga Retreats of 2020
Verywell Fit—The 8 Best Yoga Teacher Training Programs of 2020
LIVESTRONG.com—Kriya Breathing Technique
Trivago—7 Forest Bathing Hotels for a Wellness Getaway Reconnecting with Nature
LIVESTRONG.com—How Many Calories Does Jogging in Place Burn?
Byrdie—10 Beginner Yoga Moves You Can Do at Home
Byrdie—12 Yoga Moves to Target Your Abs
Barclays Travel—Spa and Yoga Retreats to Take Mom On this Mother’s Day
Where’s Bel—5 Diverse and Ethical Yoga Brands You Need to Check Out
Where’s Bel—5 Tips to Keep a Regular Yoga Practice When Traveling
Where’s Bel—Remembering To Stay Healthy While Traveling

nutrition

Cooking Light—Why Your Body’s Gut-Brain Connection Can Affect Your Mental Health
EatingWell—6 Sneaky Reasons You Can’t Poop
AllRecipes—Are Faux Meat Burgers Healthy?
LIVESTRONG.com—Calories in Half a Butternut Squash
LIVESTRONG.com—How to Cook a Venison Roast in the Oven
AllRecipes—What Are Probiotics? 5 Things You Need to Know
AllRecipes—10 Foods That Are Naturally Rich in Probiotics
LIVESTRONG.com—Can Hibiscus Tea Be Made From Any Hibiscus Plants?
LIVESTRONG.com—Gluten Levels in Beer
LIVESTRONG.com—What Happens if You Don’t Use Baking Powder or Baking Soda when Making Cookies?
LIVESTRONG.com—What Happens If You Use Expired Baking Powder?
LIVESTRONG.com—What Foods Can You Cook in a Steamer?
LIVESTRONG.com—Can Eating Garlic Make Your Skin Smell?
LIVESTRONG.com—Crab Rangoon Nutrition Information
LIVESTRONG.com—Four-Egg Omelet Nutrition Information
LIVESTRONG.com—What Are the Benefits of Lime Juice With Honey?
LIVESTRONG.com—Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Cleanse
LIVESTRONG.com—I Get Sick After Eating Fatty Foods
LIVESTRONG.com—Calories in a Boiled Egg & Toast
LIVESTRONG.com—What Foods Contain Cellulose?
LIVESTRONG.com—Low-Sodium Menu Items at Fast-Food Restaurants
LIVESTRONG.com—Calories in Fresh Dates
LIVESTRONG.com—1,200-Calorie Indian Diet Plan
LIVESTRONG.com—3,000-Calorie Diet Plan for Weight Gain
LIVESTRONG.com—1,250-Calorie Meal Plans
LIVESTRONG.com—How Many Calories Does a Doner Kebab Have?
LIVESTRONG.com—How Many Calories Per Grape?
LIVESTRONG.com—What Are the Benefits of Horny Goat Weed and Maca?
LIVESTRONG.com—Side Effects of Eating Too Much Honey
LIVESTRONG.com—Side Effects of Taking Sea Kelp
LIVESTRONG.com—Is Bubble Tea Healthy?
LIVESTRONG.com—Benefits of Black Fungus
LIVESTRONG.com—Side Effects of Turmeric Capsules
LIVESTRONG.com—Side Effects of Eating Tortilla Chips
LIVESTRONG.com—Health Benefits of Tulsi Tea
LIVESTRONG.com—Health Benefits of Balsamic Vinegar
LEAFtv—Is Kali Jeeri Good for Weight Loss?
LIVESTRONG.com—What are the Benefits of Soaking Chia Seeds?
LIVESTRONG.com—What Role Does Potassium Play in Muscle Contraction?
LIVESTRONG.com—What Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein?
LIVESTRONG.com—What Are the Health Benefits of Cranberry Pills?
LIVESTRONG.com—Papaya and Pineapple Enzymes
LIVESTRONG.com—Nutrition of Bulgur vs. Quinoa
LIVESTRONG.com—What are the Benefits of Coconut Sugar?
LIVESTRONG.com—The Benefits of Wheatgrass Powder
LIVESTRONG.com—The Benefits of Cashew Nut Milk
LIVESTRONG.com—The Benefits of Drinking Salt Water
LEAFtv—In a Juice Cleanse Rut? Here’s why You Need to Start Juicing Raw Beets Now

health & science

Medical News Today—What are ‘social determinants of health’?
Healthline—Your FAQs Answered: Which COVID-19 Test Should You Get?
Healthline—Your 5-Minute Read on Managing Digestive Symptoms
Healthline—Your 5-Minute Read on Leveling Up Your Vagina Care
WebMD—Dental Emergencies During COVID-19 Pandemic: Everything You Need To Know
WebMD—Coronavirus: Can I Still Go To The Dentist During Social Distancing?
WebMD—Coronavirus: The Emotional Toll Of Round-The-Clock News Coverage

pets

EatingWell—The 7 Best Travel Dog Bowls to Help Your Pup Stay Hydrated on the Go

arts & crafts

Taste of Home—16 Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Halloween

 

finance

LivingConfidently—Grief and Finances: Communication to Financial Preparedness (pdf version)
LivingConfidently—5 Smart Ways to Mindfully Manage Your Money (pdf version)

content writing

Outrigger Hotels—Top 5 Tips For Planning Your Next Hawaii Vacation Condo Getaway
Outrigger Hotels—A Proud Tradition of Hawaiian Music
Outrigger Hotels—5 Best Ways to Enjoy Oahu…Minus the Crowds
Outrigger Hotels—5 Best Outdoor Experiences to Savor Kauai (Minus the Crowds)
Outrigger Hotels—5 Reasons Why a Hawaii Vacation Condo Is Perfect for Your Next Family Getaway
Outrigger Hotels—5 Best Family-Friendly Beaches on Kauai
Outrigger Hotels—5 Best Family-Friendly Beaches on Maui
Outrigger Hotels—5 Best Family-Friendly Beaches on Oahu
Outrigger Hotels—5 Best Family-Friendly Beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island
Outrigger Hotels—The History of Surfing: From Royal Hawaiian Tradition to 2020 Olympic Sport
Outrigger Hotels—The 5 Family-Friendly Experiences Around the World
Outrigger Hotels—The 5 Romantic Experiences Around the World
Outrigger Hotels—The 5 Most Instagrammable Beaches: Asia-Pacific Edition

press releases & more

Outrigger Hotels—Beachcomber Original spotlight: Matt Bauer (+ family)
Hawaii Life—West Maui on Pace with 2018 – Pineapple Hill Continues Hot Streak, Buyer’s Market?(ghostwritten)
The Art Loft—Grand Opening of Kaka’ako’s New Community Arts Space and DIY studio, The Art Loft
Pint Size Gourmets—Wendy Awai-Dakroub Biography
Sacred Heart Church—Welcome Message from the Parish Priest
Project Alpha—How Over 50 Travelers Are Coming Together to Write a Book for Charity (ghostwritten)

Elemental—How Spirituality Became Wellness
Cal & Kay—Tiny Convo #2 – Christabel Lobo
Reader’s Digest—What These Women Love About Being Single
Elite Daily—The Best Weekend Trips In Europe, According To Former Study Abroad Students
Scandinavian Traveler—Use Apps to Turn Strangers Into Friends
Reader’s Digest—15 Beaches with the Best Seashells in the World
P.S. I’m On My Way—The 40 Best Places to Visit in India
Glam.com—9 Travel Influencers Share The Products They Never Leave Home Without
Astrology.com—The Magical Meanings Behind Five Pagan Tattoos
Saveur—Your Exfoliating “Sea Sponge” is Actually a Land Vegetable—And it’s Delicious
Flung Mag—The Best Restaurants You Never See on a ‘Best of NYC’ List
ASEAN Tourism—12 Southeast Asia Destinations for Travelers on a Budget
Five Stars Holiday—63 Travel Bloggers Share their Favorite Travel Items
Photo Jeepers—US National Park List: 25 Beautiful Parks to Visit
Siddharth and Shruti—Food Tours Around the World
Space Nation Orbit—23 Top Ethical Clothing Brands That Bloggers Love
Through An Aussie’s Eyes—Christmas From Around the World