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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
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Nuremberg travel and all you need to know

I love Nuremberg. It is the perfect combination of half-timbered houses and a cosmopolitan vibe. I have to admit here […]

March 12, 2023
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Athens, equal parts of grace and grunge

I visited Athens when I was 5 months pregnant. My condition gave me swollen feet and an enormous appetite. So, […]

January 13, 2023
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Northern Cyprus travel guide

Last year a travel buff friend of mine was considering visiting Cyprus. He was pretty excited about it until I […]

December 20, 2022
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India

Things to know about northern Cyprus before visiting

The birthplace of Aphrodite and the crossroads between three continents, Cyprus has a mystic charm. Even its name hints at […]

December 19, 2022
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

21 photos that may tempt you to visit Northern Cyprus

In the spring of 2017, we combined work with pleasure to visit Northern Cyprus. Tarek had some professional meetings to […]

December 17, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Why visit Trier, Germany’s oldest city

Located in the region of the Mosel river in the Rhineland Palatinate, Trier is considered Germany’s oldest city. It was […]

December 16, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The beautiful rococo Augustusburg palace in Brühl

We live in Köln in Germany. It lies in western Germany, in a region that is particularly famous for beautiful […]

December 15, 2022
Europe, Food from Malta, Food Thoughts, Malta, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Three Maltese dishes you have to try

The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta has long been a holiday hotspot for travelers from all over the world. Its intricate […]

May 21, 2022
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