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Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The beauty of Cairo Ramadan

One of my besties was over in Cairo recently and her visit coincided with the holy month of Ramadan. A […]

March 19, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Romantic Cochem

A pretty little town tucked beside the gentle Moselle River, Cochem is as cute as a button. Think pastel coloured […]

March 17, 2026
Cochem is on Moselle river
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Following the Romantic wine route along the Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley in Germany is as pretty as a storybook setting. The lively Moselle river meanders between hillside castles […]

March 17, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

My favourite old German towns

Last updated: November 1, 2026 One of the things I love about Germany is its humility. There is a lot […]

March 17, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras

Autumn comes home

Last night had been a wild one. We had gone for a dinner date at Saudade, our neighbourhood Portuguese restaurant […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Bavaria winter holiday, a photo essay

We spent this winter in Füssen in Bavaria in Germany. It was one of those very rare family holidays and […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Breitenberg Mountain Tobogganing Trip

Breitenberg happened on our first day in Allgäu. It was a mild winter day with clear blue skies and sunshine. […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Tegelberg Mountain Day Trip

Last updated: October 25, 2026 The first thing that struck us about Tegelbahn was that it was higher, whiter, and […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Why visit Füssen

Last updated: October 25, 2026 The Bavarian town of Füssen is as charming as it gets. It lies at the […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne carnival costume
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

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 […]

February 26, 2026
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