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a scene from the altai krai road trip
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Travel tips for Altai Krai in Siberia: This is for the ultimate adventure lovers

This is one of my favourite photos. It was taken during my Altai Krai road trip. The autumn colours that day […]

March 27, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Photo essay of the pretty Sanssouci Palace of Potsdam near Berlin

“I have chosen the plans of the most beautiful of what has been built in Europe, above all in Italy. […]

March 27, 2026
beautiful autumn day at bad honnef
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Autumn in Bad Honnef, Germany

Red gold leaves, mellow sunsets, ripe acorns, busy squirrels, and delightfully cool evenings….we celebrated autumn in Bad Honnef. It is […]

March 27, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Potsdam, Germany travel guide

Roughly 45 minutes away from central Berlin, Potsdam is a quiet, beautiful town that offers one of the most popular […]

March 27, 2026
Asia, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Uncategorized

Jakarta to Bali in 8 days: Essential Indonesia Itinerary

Indonesia is an immense archipelago that consists of more than 17,000 islands. Out of them, some are as obscure as […]

March 27, 2026
botanical garden in bedugul
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India

Misty hills and lake temples of Bedugul in north Bali

‘Bedugul’ in Bali is sometimes referred to as the whole lakeside area. This might make this destination seem bizarre, but […]

March 27, 2026
mount agung near amed
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India

The black sand beaches of Amed in East Bali

Last updated: October 24, 2026 I consider East Bali to be the most naturally beautiful part of the island. Life is […]

March 24, 2026
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India

The rice terraces and Uluwatu temple of Bali

Bali can be easily divided into five sections. Each part has its own uniqueness. Central Bali is the most culturally […]

March 24, 2026
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India

Why I loved Ubud, the “Eat, Pray, Love” town of Bali

After Kawah Ijen, I underwent a serious patch of bad luck. Some of the worst traveler’s nightmares came true and I could […]

March 24, 2026
blue fire of ijen plateau
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India

The blue fire at Ijen Plateau

If ever there exists a hell which has pink beds of cloud, mother-of-pearl sunrises, a shocking blue-green lake, coffee plantations, […]

March 24, 2026
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