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

Fayoum, salt lakes, pottery, and whale bones

Fayoum or Al Fayoum as it is officially known is one of the most popular weekend getaways from Cairo. Although […]

October 22, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

Köln Flora Dahlia Exhibition

Dahlias are one of the most elegant and beautiful flowers. But they’re more than just that. In many cultures, they […]

October 22, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

Cologne Botanical Garden in summer

A visit to the Cologne Botanical Garden is a must for any tourist with a child. It is one of […]

October 22, 2025
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Published Work

My Cairo as an expat with The Simple Things

Here’s how it is to live in Cairo as an expat. This heartfelt article has been featured on the UK […]

February 27, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Idstein, one of the prettiest half-timbered towns in Germany

Idstein in Hesse in Germany is as pretty as can be. Those of you who are acquainted with the half-timbered […]

April 30, 2023
Europe, Expat Life, Outside India, Turkey

What’s it like to live in Turkey?

From the mountains of the Kayseri Province to the golden beaches that embellish the Turkish Riviera, Turkey is home to […]

April 19, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Würzburg things to do

Würzburg as a destination has a lot going for it. First of all, the location is fantastic. Set against the […]

March 20, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Köln Flora in spring

I went out for a walk to the Köln Flora yesterday and found it to be resplendent with flowers. The […]

March 20, 2023
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Kolkata Fun Facts

Kolkata or Calcutta as it is still fondly called is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded by merging […]

March 7, 2023
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Growing up in Jhargram: red earth country and wildflowers

Jhargram is now a city, a district, and a tourist destination of growing repute. However, that is not what I […]

March 6, 2023
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