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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: postcard pretty or overrated?

Whenever you search for the prettiest villages/towns in Europe on the internet, Rothenburg ob der Tauber tops the list. Indeed, […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Kölsch, Spaghettieis, and beeren: German summer is here

It was quite a joke, that Cologne was hotter than Cairo, the day we arrived back in Germany from Egypt. […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Stunning Mosaics of Wartburg Castle

Wartburg Castle or Schloss Wartburg as it is locally known is located in Eisenach, Germany. Apart from being famous as […]

October 22, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Eisenach, a town of Martin Luther and Bach

The main claim to fame of Eisenach is Martin Luther King. Relatively unknown to most people, Germany has many tourist […]

October 22, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Aachen Things to Do

Aachen has existed for centuries. Known as Aix-la-Chapelle in French, Oochen in Luxembourgish, and Aken in Dutch, this mid-sized town […]

October 22, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India

The incredible mosaics of Aachen Cathedral

The lovely preserved city of Aachen happened as a day trip from Cologne. I had been there once before and […]

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
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
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
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