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Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

2019 Highlights

2019 was fulfilling, yet a desolate year. I spent an enormous amount of time alone, coping with life in Cairo, […]

March 27, 2026 By maverickbird
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Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Russia travel guide: things to remember before you visit

In this Russia travel guide, I will share some tips and hacks on saving money while exploring this gorgeous, vast […]

March 27, 2026
russia visa guide
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Russian visa guide for Indian passport holders

Russia is one of the most beautiful, culturally rich, diverse, and intriguing destinations in the world. Though in recent years […]

March 27, 2026
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Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Russia, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

24 photos that will tempt you to visit Siberia

On a desolate splendor of this autumn night We listen to the serene call of the gleaming moonlight Deciduous trees […]

March 27, 2026
a sunset in vladimir
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Russia, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Autumn in Vladimir

On one fine autumn morning, I woke up early to catch a train to Vladimir. I was staying in Moscow at […]

March 27, 2026
a scene from the altai krai road trip
Europe, Outside India, Russia, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Travel tips for Altai Krai in Siberia: This is for the ultimate adventure lovers

This is one of my favourite photos. It was taken during my Altai Krai road trip. The autumn colours that day […]

March 27, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Photo essay of the pretty Sanssouci Palace of Potsdam near Berlin

“I have chosen the plans of the most beautiful of what has been built in Europe, above all in Italy. […]

March 27, 2026
Asia, Asia, Indonesia, Indonesia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Uncategorized

Jakarta to Bali in 8 days: Essential Indonesia Itinerary

Indonesia is an immense archipelago that consists of more than 17,000 islands. Out of them, some are as obscure as […]

March 27, 2026
Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Cannes Helicopter Transfers for Events and Weekends: How to Compare Options Online

Cannes draws film guests, conference visitors, yacht clients, and short-stay travelers all year. That creates demand for fast airport transfers, […]

March 26, 2026
Asia, Indonesia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Lesser known Gili Islands travel guide and tips

The lesser-known Gili islands on the southwest of Lombok, are what dreams are made of. Gili Nanggu and Gili Gede […]

March 24, 2026
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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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