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 […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
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 […]
Asia, Outside India, Singapore, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Chili crabs, gambling dens, and historic shophouses of Geylang Singapore
On my last visit to Singapore, I happened to walk around Geylang with a dear friend of mine. We were […]
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Serengeti Safari Guide
The Serengeti National Park needs no introduction. The word Serengeti is derived from ‘Siringet’ which in Maa (language of the […]
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania
This is Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is just three hours away from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It was midday by the time we left […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]