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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Christmas Markets of Cologne

Christmas in Germany is called Weihnacht and some of Europe‘s finest festive markets are hosted there. Held every year from […]

February 21, 2026
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Kölsch, Schweinshaxe, and other joys of a brauhaus in Cologne

Earlier this month in Cologne, I went on a local food and drink binge with my friends. Since summer was […]

February 14, 2026
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German spring and Easter traditions

Last week, the clock changed. Days got longer by 1 hour and nights became suddenly short. Evening light lingered after […]

October 27, 2025
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Koln Flora in spring

Koln Flora is one of my favourite places in Cologne. It is a beautiful public park on the left of […]

October 27, 2025
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Wieskirche, a lovely rococo church

The story of Wieskirche is one of faith. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was created by the legendary artist-brothers […]

October 27, 2025
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First impressions of Köln in Germany

I hail from Calcutta and now I live in Magdeburg. Both cities are worlds apart, connected by the similar sights […]

October 26, 2025
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Erlebnisbauernhof Gertrudenhof pumpkin fest, a day trip from Cologne

Since it is technically autumn, we have switched over to all things autumnal. Our floral centerpieces have more yellow and […]

October 26, 2025
the autumn fruit of pumpkin
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Hello Pumpkin

Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, sneezes, and warm socks are […]

October 26, 2025
Heather blooming in luneburger heide
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The blooming fields of Lüneburger Heide in Germany

This summer was a bittersweet one. First of all, residency hassles troubled our lives and cost us a lot of […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The pretty little town of Monschau

Monschau is a very pretty town. Traditional half-timbered houses, winding cobbled lanes, blooming flower pots, and picturesque bridges make it […]

October 23, 2025
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