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No barbecue in Germany is complete without grilling some fat juicy German wursts
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

The best of the German wurst

Last updated: October 20, 2026 Contrary to how it sounds, the wurst of Germany is actually one of its best […]

September 30, 2026 By maverickbird
#Travelbloggerindia #Bärlauch #wildgarlic #Germanytravelblog #inspiringgermany #expatlifeingermany
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

The whacky bear‘s garlic

It is spring now and in Germany, the fresh produce shops are riots of colours. Leafy vegetables of every kind […]

September 30, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

Pfifferlinge is back

Last updated: October 20, 2026 The weather in Cologne has been playing truant for some time. Super hot days (it […]

September 27, 2026
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 […]

June 24, 2026
Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

The “Spice & Salsa” Narrative: A Sensory Guide to the Deep South

Traditional Southern cooking and Mexican food traditions have grown together across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, and this convergence is […]

May 9, 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
Food Thoughts, Hong Kong Food, Travel Extras

Hong Kong Food Memories I

Hong Kong is known as the “World’s Food Fair” and it is a foodie’s paradise. In fact dining out in HK […]

February 14, 2026
Food Thoughts, Hong Kong Food, Travel Extras

Hong Kong Food Memories II

Hong Kong, as mentioned in the previous post (read it here) is a food lovers paradise and I am as […]

February 14, 2026
#Hongkong #Hongkongfood #maverickbird #travelblog
Food Thoughts, Hong Kong Food, Travel Extras

Hong Kong Food Memories III

Hong Kong means the “Fragrant Harbour” and I like to imagine that it is due to their aromatic cuisine. Most […]

February 13, 2026
#Thaifood #Thailand #travelbloggerindia #cookingclass #travelfood #travelblogindia
Food Thoughts, Thai Food, Thailand, Travel Extras

Thai Food Memories of Isan

What can I say about a cuisine which is already wildly popular throughout world? That it is indeed awesome, packed […]

February 13, 2026
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