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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 By maverickbird
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
an ethiopian food platter
Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Food, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras

Ethiopian food, a sub Saharan African culinary gem

Ethiopian food is one of my best travel discoveries. In fact, it is one of the highlights of my recent […]

October 26, 2025
Street food in Kuala Lumpur is reputedly the best in Chinatown
Asia, Food Thoughts, Kuala Lumpur Food Walk, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras

Discovering Ramadan and food in Kuala Lumpur

I love food and I love walking. Thus, the combination of the two suits me just fine, especially if I […]

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

Greece on my plate: my favourite Greek food

I am a huge foodie, and Greek food is one of my favourite cuisines. From exotic Khmer food, spicy Malay […]

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
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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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