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Europe, Greece, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Visiting the Agora Market in Crete

One of my favourite places in Chania, Crete, is the covered Agora Market. Located in the city center, it is […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Timeless Hydra Island

Hydra or Ýdhra as it is also known as took my breath away at first sight. I remember the tour […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Visiting the centre of the earth at Delphi

To like Delphi is very easy. To understand it, however, is like reading an entire high-brow book and not getting […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Meteora Impressions

Call me travel-spoilt, but I did not know what to make of Meteora. It was undoubtedly beautiful and filled with […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Chania pop of colours, photo essay of the old town

Crete is one of Greece‘s most popular islands, and Chania is pure seduction. Titled Crete‘s most redolent city, Chania is […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Why you should visit Crete?

I spent my happiest Greek moments in Crete. It was a very restful stay. The legendary island was quiet and […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Sun, sea, and mimosas: Saronic Islands tour

If you are in Greece and fulfill any of the following, I recommend you go for a Saronic Islands tour. […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Things to know about the Acropolis before visiting

Athens is a city of magnificent views, and none surpasses that of the Acropolis with the Parthenon at its crown. […]

October 26, 2025
Street scene commonly seen on a Vietnam trip
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

My Vietnam trip in a nutshell

A cluster of conical bamboo hats, rows of snowy white ducks with saffron beaks, endless emerald green, and huge piles […]

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

How Digital Tools Are Quietly Transforming Expat Life in Germany

It starts with the small things. You arrive in Germany full of energy, maybe a little nervous, and definitely ready […]

October 26, 2025
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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