Party like no tomorrow at Cologne Carnival Kickoff in November
The famous Carnival of Cologne officially kicks off on 11th November at 11.11 hrs. Carnival is called the “fifth season […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras
Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due to my growing up in […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
The curious case of Eau de Cologne
When I was a little girl, I loved smelling my freshly shaved father. He knew that I liked it, and […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Love locks of Cologne
“I’d like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of So tell me now, cause I […]
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 […]
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A local market in Cairo
Last updated: October 20, 2026 Cairo Markets at a Glance Best-known bazaar Khan el Khalili, Islamic Cairo Best local experience […]
East, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Kolkata Food, Travel Extras, West Bengal
Calcutta, the pride of the Bengali food epicurean
There’s no food like home food and us, Bengalis celebrate festivities through our bellies. It is correctly said, that the […]
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Top fun things to do in Kolkata
My posts on Calcutta are definitely not comprehensive enough as a guide, but are fondest memories of a place called […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Quirks of Calcutta
In Calcutta we have some unique pet peeves. We love our pooches, as well cats, birds, rabbits, mice and still […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
The special Bow Barracks Christmas of Calcutta
Christmas has its own special charm. It is the time of wonderful smelling goodies, gorgeous fairy lights, twinkling tin ornaments, […]