Kölsch, Schweinshaxe, and other joys of a brauhaus in Cologne
Earlier this month in Cologne, I went on a local food and drink binge with my friends. Since summer was […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Europe, Norway, Outside India
Norway is about traveling like a Viking
Norway is a Scandinavian country that’s known for its ancient Viking culture. According to The Conversation, the word “Viking” is […]
Europe, Outside India, The Netherlands
The North Sea and the dunes of Zeeland
At the cost of breaking the stereotypical feminine mould, I have to confess that I find pregnancy to be super […]
Europe, Outside India, The Netherlands
The star shaped Fort Bourtange of Holland
Ever wondered how some of the most outstanding monuments of their time simply slip through the hands of time? Often […]
Europe, Outside India, The Netherlands
Giethoorn, the picturesque Dutch village with no roads
Giethoorn markets itself as the ‘Venice of Holland’. Now, that in my eyes is a bit far-fetched, though the Dutch […]
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Travel tips for Arctic Russia
My Arctic Russia adventure was very short and organized by a reliable, efficient tour company called Nordic Travel. They offer a […]
Europe, Outside India, Russia
Aurora Borealis and the museum island of Kizhi
Strangely enough, a mild but magical Aurora Borealis appeared on my last night at the Arctic Circle. It happened around […]
Europe, Outside India, Russia
The lost Pomor village on the frozen White Sea coast
On the fourth day of my Arctic Adventure, my little group and I went deeper into the Murmansk Oblast federal […]
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 […]
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 […]