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A sami man in murmansk
Europe, Outside India, Russia

Missed the Aurora Borealis and discovered the Sami instead

The next day we stayed back at Murmansk as the Aurora forecast predicted brilliant possibilities of Northern Lights sighting in peripheries of […]

February 13, 2026
Brugge lace seen at Kantcentrum
Belgium, Culture Peeps, Europe, Handicrafts, Outside India, Travel Extras

Trailing the Brugge lace

Brugge with its dreamlike network of canals, markets, and squares is a magical place and thus, it is only befitting […]

February 13, 2026
#germany #osnabruck #maverickbird #travelblog
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Osnabrück Day

A quaint town in the off beaten track of Germany’s Lower Saxony region, Osnabrück is not easily found in guide […]

February 13, 2026
Europe, Malta, Outside India

Comino & Blue Lagoon by Private Boat: A Must-Do Experience in Malta

The Blue Lagoon in Comino is often described as one of the most beautiful swimming spots in the Mediterranean. Its […]

January 20, 2026
Europe, Outside India, Switzerland

What Are Switzerland’s Top Summer Activities?

Switzerland is known for its mountains and winter sports, and when summer comes, the mountains become a playground full of […]

January 19, 2026
Belgium, Culture, Europe, Outside India

Binche Carnival: Belgium’s Wildest Festival — Through the Lens of Tintin and the Picaros

I am a big fan of Tintin, and I came to know about the Binche Carnival in Tintin and the […]

January 5, 2026
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, The Netherlands, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Keukenhof travel tips

Many travel bucket lists feature a visit to the Keukenhof Gardens and it is easy to understand why. Most famous […]

October 27, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

German spring and Easter traditions

Last week, the clock changed. Days got longer by 1 hour and nights became suddenly short. Evening light lingered after […]

October 27, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Koln Flora in spring

Koln Flora is one of my favourite places in Cologne. It is a beautiful public park on the left of […]

October 27, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Wieskirche, a lovely rococo church

The story of Wieskirche is one of faith. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was created by the legendary artist-brothers […]

October 27, 2025
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    Two days in the land of Palash; this is spring in Purulia

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