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Europe, France, Outside India

The saucy, scandalous and artistic Montmartre heritage

I liked staying at Montmartre. My room was at the Hotel Literaire Marcel Aymé, a charming property belonging to the […]

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

First impressions of Köln in Germany

I hail from Calcutta and now I live in Magdeburg. Both cities are worlds apart, connected by the similar sights […]

October 26, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Erlebnisbauernhof Gertrudenhof pumpkin fest, a day trip from Cologne

Since it is technically autumn, we have switched over to all things autumnal. Our floral centerpieces have more yellow and […]

October 26, 2025
the autumn fruit of pumpkin
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Hello Pumpkin

Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, sneezes, and warm socks are […]

October 26, 2025
in my minimal travel wardrobe
Europe, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Your Minimalist Travel Capsule Wardrobe For One Week In Europe

Europe is a hugely popular travel destination as it is a continent full of different cultures, vibrant landscapes, exciting history, […]

October 26, 2025
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United Kingdom

What a perfect day looks like in Cardiff

Wales is considered a rather peculiar and eccentric destination by lots of people. Maybe the country’s lack of fame or […]

October 26, 2025
CHRISTMAS IN LONDON
Europe, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, United Kingdom

5 Gorgeous Things To Do This Winter In London

London is never short of fun activities to try all-year-round. If you are planning a trip to London this winter, […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Italy, Outside India

The sweet fresco city of Padua

Padua (Padova in Italian) seemed to me like a know-all. Often being called one myself, I naturally have a strong […]

October 26, 2025
A beautiful view of Murano
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The glass island of Murano, Venice

Akash and I went to Murano on one hot Italian summer day. It was the day after we explored the […]

October 26, 2025
Erberia is the vegetable and fruits section of the Rialto Markets in Venice
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Visiting the Rialto Markets in Venice

In Venice, when it rains, it pours. The sky looks like a dirty rag, and the rain splashes incessantly. The […]

October 26, 2025
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