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Europe, Outside India, Spain, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Top holiday spots in Tenerife for 2025/26

There’s plenty more than just sunshine and beaches in Tenerife. You’ll find lively resorts, charming towns, stunning natural landscapes, and […]

June 10, 2025
Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

10 Things I Stopped Packing While Traveling Around Asia

Honestly? I used to pack my suitcase as if I were going to live for about six months without the […]

June 8, 2025
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Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Why Travel Is No Longer Just a Luxury — It’s a Form of Self-Discovery

In today’s fast-paced, hyper-digital world, the need to disconnect and rediscover ourselves has never been greater. That’s why travel has […]

June 3, 2025
Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Roadside Cafes, Small Town Detours, and the Joy of Getting Lost

Some of the best travel memories have nothing to do with ticking off popular destinations or capturing the perfect photograph. […]

April 26, 2025
Africa, Egypt, Photo Essays

Urban Photography Tips to Help Capture the Essence of Every City You Visit

Cities are often the heart of a country, offering diversity, culture, and energy. From the arts precincts of Berlin to […]

April 7, 2025
Street scene commonly seen on a Vietnam trip
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

My Vietnam trip in a nutshell

A cluster of conical bamboo hats, rows of snowy white ducks with saffron beaks, endless emerald green, and huge piles […]

August 14, 2024
India, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

India trip in a nutshell

This year in February, I went on an India trip with my friend and my 6-year-old son. It was the […]

July 11, 2023
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
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Köln Flora in spring

I went out for a walk to the Köln Flora yesterday and found it to be resplendent with flowers. The […]

March 20, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Srinagar Mughal gardens, flower filled royal niches

Srinagar is a city of gardens. Mughals loved Kashmir and decorated this mountainous state with gorgeous terraced gardens. These are […]

March 5, 2023
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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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