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Food Thoughts, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

2015 on my plate

2015 has been all about food for me. I have eaten my way through all the places that I have […]

February 13, 2026
Food Thoughts, Indian Food, Travel Extras, Travel Guides

Make Your Journey Perfect with Winter Food in Train: RailRestro

Winter train travel can be interesting with warm and comforting  IRCTC Food order from top restaurants. If you are planning […]

February 12, 2026
Asia, Cambodia, Food Thoughts, Khmer Food, Travel Extras

Khmer Food Memories

Khmer food and a wonderful cooking class memories are some of my best Cambodia experiences. I am an aspiring domestic […]

January 13, 2026
Asia, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Food & Travel Guide to Yunnan, Sichuan & Western Tibet

Where mountains meet markets, chilies meet yak butter, and every journey becomes a story. Why This Region? Few regions on […]

November 8, 2025
Asia, Chengdu Cooking Class, China, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Chengdu Local Market Food Tour & Cooking Class: Discover Sichuan’s Spices, Tea, and Traditions

Chengdu conjures up images of giant pandas and a laidback city. Those are all true because Chengdu is probably China´s […]

October 28, 2025
Africa, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Tunisia, Tunisian Cuisine

Tunisian dishes you must try

The cuisine of Tunisia is heartwarming and palate-pleasing. It is full of flavour and the Tunisian dishes reflect the country’s […]

October 27, 2025
Europe, Food Thoughts, France, French Food Culture, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

French food: eating my way through in Paris

My Paris trip was focused on food. I was suffering from heartbreak and being a true gourmand, ate to feel […]

October 27, 2025
Culture Peeps, Europe, Food Thoughts, France, French Food Culture, Outside India, Travel Extras

Paris Café Culture

Paris Café culture is as quintessential to the city as its wide boulevards, iconic architecture, and haute couture. At nearly […]

October 27, 2025
the autumn fruit of pumpkin
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Hello Pumpkin

Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, sneezes, and warm socks are […]

October 26, 2025
Food Thoughts, India, Kashmir, Kashmiri Food, Travel Extras

Memories of walima, a Kashmiri wazwan wedding feast

I got introduced to Kashmiri Wazwan a.k.a the Kashmiri royal feast through a very interesting gentleman, whom I had met […]

October 26, 2025
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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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