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

Tegelberg Mountain Day Trip

The first thing that struck us about Tegelbahn was that it was higher, whiter, and lovelier: a sort of winter […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Neuschwanstein Castle

Much has been said about the Neuschwanstein castle. It is one of the most visited places in Europe and definitely […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Why visit Füssen

The Bavarian town of Füssen is as charming as it gets. It lies at the foot of the Alps and […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne carnival costume
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Party like no tomorrow at Cologne Carnival Kickoff in November

The famous Carnival of Cologne officially kicks off on 11th November at 11.11 hrs. Carnival is called the “fifth season […]

February 26, 2026
German bread is very popular
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due to my growing up in […]

February 25, 2026
The beautiful interiors of Romanian Athenaeum of Bucharest Romania
Europe, Outside India, Romania, Top Experiences

11 reasons why you should visit Bucharest Romania

Bucharest Romania is one of Europe‘s least visited capitals and for most people, it remains shrouded in mystery. One of […]

February 25, 2026
stained glass windows at Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The gothic beauty of Cologne Cathedral

Every time Tarek and I drive back to Cologne fro somewhere outside, we play a game; and that is, who […]

February 22, 2026
No barbecue in Germany is complete without grilling some fat juicy German wursts
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

The best of the German wurst

Contrary to how it sounds, the wurst of Germany is actually one of its best things. The German word for […]

February 21, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

The whacky bear‘s garlic

It is spring now and in Germany, the fresh produce shops are riots of colours. Leafy vegetables of every kind […]

February 21, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The curious case of Eau de Cologne

When I was a little girl, I loved smelling my freshly shaved father. He knew that I liked it, and […]

February 21, 2026
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