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Europe, France, Outside India

Climbing the gigantic Dune de Pilat: the best of the French Atlantic Coast

Have you ever had moments when you seriously considered strangling your partner with bare hands? Then you took a look […]

June 4, 2023
The fortified medieval town of Carcassonne
Europe, France, Outside India

Mixed impressions of Carcassonne in France

We visited Carcassonne early this spring. The medieval city was a stopover in our long Europe road trip and we […]

June 3, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Idstein, one of the prettiest half-timbered towns in Germany

Idstein in Hesse in Germany is as pretty as can be. Those of you who are acquainted with the half-timbered […]

April 30, 2023
Europe, Expat Life, Outside India, Turkey

What’s it like to live in Turkey?

From the mountains of the Kayseri Province to the golden beaches that embellish the Turkish Riviera, Turkey is home to […]

April 19, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Würzburg things to do

Würzburg as a destination has a lot going for it. First of all, the location is fantastic. Set against the […]

March 20, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Köln Flora in spring

I went out for a walk to the Köln Flora yesterday and found it to be resplendent with flowers. The […]

March 20, 2023
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Nuremberg travel and all you need to know

I love Nuremberg. It is the perfect combination of half-timbered houses and a cosmopolitan vibe. I have to admit here […]

March 12, 2023
Europe, Greece, Outside India

Athens, equal parts of grace and grunge

I visited Athens when I was 5 months pregnant. My condition gave me swollen feet and an enormous appetite. So, […]

January 13, 2023
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Northern Cyprus travel guide

Last year a travel buff friend of mine was considering visiting Cyprus. He was pretty excited about it until I […]

December 20, 2022
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India

Things to know about northern Cyprus before visiting

The birthplace of Aphrodite and the crossroads between three continents, Cyprus has a mystic charm. Even its name hints at […]

December 19, 2022
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