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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 […]

October 27, 2018
Asia, Bhutan, Outside India

The ceaseless beauty of Bhutan

Bhutan is a tiny Himalayan country which goes by a lot of names. It is often called ‘the land of […]

August 23, 2018
The beautiful interiors of Romanian Athenaeum of Bucharest Romania
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 […]

August 13, 2017
No barbecue in Germany is complete without grilling some fat juicy German wursts
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 […]

July 8, 2017
stained glass windows at Cologne Cathedral
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 […]

June 22, 2017
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

Pfifferlinge is back

The weather in Cologne has been playing truant for some time. Super hot days (it gets extremely hot in summer […]

June 15, 2017
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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 […]

June 1, 2017
#Travelbloggerindia #Bärlauch #wildgarlic #Germanytravelblog #inspiringgermany #expatlifeingermany
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 […]

May 25, 2017
#travelbloggerindia #thailandtourism #bangkoktourism #bangkokflowermarket #pakkhlongtalat
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

The prettiest place in Bangkok

Pak Khlong Talk is hands down the prettiest place in Bangkok. It is also the most fragrant. In fact, you […]

March 6, 2017
#travelbloggerindia
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Christmas Markets of Cologne

Christmas in Germany is called Weihnacht and some of Europe‘s finest festive markets are hosted there. Held every year from […]

December 24, 2016
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