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bengali food memories
Cairo Chronicles, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Travel Extras

The power of food memories: the taste of childhood

Last updated: November 1, 2026 The Corona lockdown has hit me hard. I am going absolutely berserk. Being in Egypt […]

October 26, 2025
Food Thoughts, Greece, Greek Food, Travel Extras

Greece on my plate: my favourite Greek food

Last updated: November 1, 2026 I am a huge foodie, and Greek food is one of my favourite cuisines. From […]

October 26, 2025
Europe, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Spain, Travel Extras, World Food

Tasting tradition and celebration on a journey through Spain

Spain isn’t just a destination, it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with culinary traditions, festive rituals, and centuries-old stories waiting to […]

October 25, 2025
Asia, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Vietnam, Vietnamese Food

Eating Where The Locals Eat! Authentic Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour!

Ho Chi Minh is a city where every meal is an adventure, balancing warming and cooling ingredients with fresh herbs, […]

October 23, 2025
tomatoes for sale at Girona Food Market
Culture Peeps, Europe, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Photo Essays, Spain, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, World Food

Visiting the Girona Food Market in Spain

Last updated: October 24, 2026 Travel is synonymous with food and for me and no trip is complete without sampling […]

October 23, 2025
Asia, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Food, Travel Extras

4 authentic Sri Lankan dishes to try during your visit

Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination thanks to its beautiful sandy coastline, lush mountainous landscape, and fascinating culture. It´s […]

June 13, 2023
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egyptian Food, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras

Egyptian food guide: What to eat to enjoy this underrated cuisine

Last updated: October 24, 2026 This year I was lucky enough to be invited to a couple of family Iftar […]

October 31, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Egyptian Food, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Cairo Food Tour

During my entire stay in Egypt, I indulged in Egyptian food. I loved everything about it: the variety, the taste, […]

October 20, 2022
Europe, Food from Malta, Food Thoughts, Malta, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Three Maltese dishes you have to try

The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta has long been a holiday hotspot for travelers from all over the world. Its intricate […]

May 21, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Heavy, hearty Bavarian dishes: Bavaria on my plate

Bavarian dishes are meant for giants, peasants, and the mountain hale and hearty people. These dishes are monster trucks of […]

March 14, 2022
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