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boat pier for perfume pagoda
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam

A day trip to Perfume Pagoda from Hanoi

Apart from a day trip to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, I did not venture out of my hotel room […]

October 23, 2025
Asia, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Vietnam, Vietnamese Food

Eating Where The Locals Eat! Authentic Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour!

Ho Chi Minh is a city where every meal is an adventure, balancing warming and cooling ingredients with fresh herbs, […]

October 23, 2025
a flower seller in hanoi
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

My unpleasant Hanoi experience: an awkward travel memoir

Vietnam was a great learning experience for me. I was young, mostly clueless, giddy with freedom and very unprepared for […]

October 23, 2025
Boat ride in Tam Coc
Asia, Outside India, Vietnam

Limestone karsts scenery of Tam Coc in Ninh Binh

Vietnam‘s Tam Coc is referred to as the miniature landlocked version of the famous Halong Bay and both the places […]

October 23, 2025
Heather blooming in luneburger heide
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The blooming fields of Lüneburger Heide in Germany

This summer was a bittersweet one. First of all, residency hassles troubled our lives and cost us a lot of […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The pretty little town of Monschau

Monschau is a very pretty town. Traditional half-timbered houses, winding cobbled lanes, blooming flower pots, and picturesque bridges make it […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: postcard pretty or overrated?

Whenever you search for the prettiest villages/towns in Europe on the internet, Rothenburg ob der Tauber tops the list. Indeed, […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Lost in Rome No More: How TSIM eSIM App Transformed My Travels

Planning an international trip involves numerous logistical details, and figuring out how to stay connected online abroad is often one […]

October 23, 2025
a scene from andalusia road trip
Europe, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

A guide for the perfect 1 week Andalusia Road Trip in Spain

Andalusia is quintessential Spain. Think orange-scented air, clear blue skies, the swish of flamenco skirts, and a heady mix of […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Kölsch, Spaghettieis, and beeren: German summer is here

It was quite a joke, that Cologne was hotter than Cairo, the day we arrived back in Germany from Egypt. […]

October 23, 2025
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Svetlana

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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