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German bread is very popular
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Last updated: November 1, 2026 One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due […]

February 25, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The curious case of Eau de Cologne

Last updated: October 24, 2026 When I was a little girl, I loved smelling my freshly shaved father. He knew […]

February 21, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Love locks of Cologne

Last updated: October 24, 2026 “I’d like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of So […]

February 21, 2026
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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
#Kolkata #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Kolkatatravelblog #WestBengaltourism
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 […]

February 14, 2026
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East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Top Experiences, West Bengal

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 […]

February 14, 2026
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 […]

February 14, 2026
bow barracks christmas is celebrated by one and all
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, […]

February 14, 2026
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East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Kolkata’s Unsung Memoirs

Tall overgrown grass protect her from the harsh autumn sun and a gnarly old frangipani tree drops quiet blossoms on […]

February 14, 2026
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 […]

February 14, 2026
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