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Ghent street art
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Street Art, Travel Extras

Writings on the walls in Ghent

Ghent street art is one of the best things about the city. Don’t get me wrong, this old Belgian city […]

April 22, 2022
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Details of Brussels street art on the Comic Book Route

Brussels is considered by many to be the street art capital of the world. There is a huge variety of […]

April 20, 2022
Cologne street art is fascinating
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Street Art, Travel Extras

Writings on the walls in Cologne

This episode of “Writings on the walls” is truly special since it features Cologne, the city that I now call […]

April 10, 2022
Europe, France, Outside India

A lovely French spring in Dordogne

The allure of France is legendary. So, if I were to tell you that I got charmed by France in […]

April 9, 2022
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, The Netherlands, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Trailing tulips in Holland

You can never go wrong with flowers and tulip is one terrific bloom. Known for its captivating beauty and tumultuous […]

April 8, 2022
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The Hallerbos blue forest of Belgium

Spring was cold last year and sunny days seemed heaven sent. That was when we were living in Cologne, Germany […]

April 6, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

A camellia spring day in Cologne Botanical Garden

“Chanel is composed of only a few elements, white camellias, quilted bags, and Austrian doorman’s jackets, pearls, chains, shoes with […]

April 1, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Bonn Cherry Blossom love

Spring officially brings an end to the winter and the whole planet comes alive again. The sun shines more boldly, […]

March 31, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Heavy, hearty Bavarian dishes: Bavaria on my plate

Bavarian dishes are meant for giants, peasants, and the mountain hale and hearty people. These dishes are monster trucks of […]

March 14, 2022
Europe, France, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Paris through my eyes, a photo essay

“It took me some years to clear my head of what Paris wanted me to admire about it, and to […]

December 23, 2021
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