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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Breitenberg Mountain Tobogganing Trip

Breitenberg happened on our first day in Allgäu. It was a mild winter day with clear blue skies and sunshine. […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Tegelberg Mountain Day Trip

The first thing that struck us about Tegelbahn was that it was higher, whiter, and lovelier: a sort of winter […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Neuschwanstein Castle

Much has been said about the Neuschwanstein castle. It is one of the most visited places in Europe and definitely […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Why visit Füssen

The Bavarian town of Füssen is as charming as it gets. It lies at the foot of the Alps and […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne carnival costume
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

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 […]

February 26, 2026
German bread is very popular
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 […]

February 25, 2026
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 […]

February 25, 2026
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 […]

February 25, 2026
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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 […]

February 25, 2026
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 […]

February 25, 2026
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