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Wildlife is a must in kenya tanzania itinerary
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

Life in Ngorongoro Crater, the cradle of humanity

We left from our campsite in Arusha the next morning around three. It was an unusually early start but our […]

February 17, 2026
visit a local market in cairo
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

A local market in Cairo

Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market. Being naturally curious, […]

February 14, 2026
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. […]

February 14, 2026
Cairo spring means warm sunshine
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 […]

February 13, 2026
old seller at souq al goma
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 […]

February 13, 2026
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

A whole new expat life in Cairo

We moved to Cairo in Egypt on the 2nd of this month. The monumental decision to shift homes from Europe to […]

February 13, 2026
Sulphur springs at Dallol in Danakil Depression
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Danakil Depression trip: guide, tips, and what to expect

Bubbling lava lake colouring the night sky into a vivid red, sleeping at an active volcano, salt lakes, sulphurous mounds […]

February 3, 2026
dallol in danakil depression
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India

Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression in 15 photos

The Danakil Depression is the main reason why I wanted to visit Ethiopia. It is one of the harshest and […]

February 3, 2026
abuna yemata in tigray rock-cut churches
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India

The stunning Tigray rock-cut churches in Ethiopia

‘Be careful! Put your foot in these holes only’ said my 80 years old Tigray guide. We were perched 1312 […]

February 3, 2026
aksum basket market
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India

My lazy, relaxing Aksum days

Aksum held no attraction for me except that I wanted to be in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. I was […]

February 3, 2026
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