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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 winter, and the whole planet comes alive again. The sun shines more boldly, trees […]

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
Belgium, Europe, Outside India

Brussels spring days and some thoughts during COVID 19 lockdown

It is officially spring in Cairo. The weather is moody swiftly changing from sunshine to clouds to horrible sandstorms. Cold […]

March 9, 2020
Europe, France, Germany, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Photo essay of our spring break Europe road trip

Our spring break with baby Akash took us on a road trip across Europe. We started at Koln, passed through […]

May 8, 2019
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