Kolkata’s Unsung Memoirs
Tall overgrown grass protect her from the harsh autumn sun and a gnarly old frangipani tree drops quiet blossoms on […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Calcutta, memories of a way of life
It is difficult to garner and pen down my thoughts about Calcutta. Too many memories, familiarity, and intimacy always jumble up […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
The Birqash Camel Market near Cairo
Traveling and exploring new places can often be a mixed bag. It is not always roses, wine, and pretty pictures. […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
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 […]
Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Beautiful days of Cairo spring
Spring in Cairo lasts briefly. Just a few days back, I saw the Palash trees decked up like brides in […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
Egypt‘s biggest flea market Souq al Goma in photos
Nothing in Cairo goes to waste. It is a city in which an entire district is devoted to recycling, and […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
A whole new expat life in Cairo
We moved to Cairo, Egypt, on the 2nd of this month. The monumental decision to shift homes from Europe to Africa […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
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 […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Koln Flora in spring
Koln Flora is one of my favourite places in Cologne. It is a beautiful public park on the left of […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
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 […]