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soap flowers at chiang mai night market
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Thailand, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Beautiful photos from Chiang Mai night market

One of my favourite things to do in Thailand is to stroll around the night markets at a leisurely pace. […]

February 27, 2026
Africa, Cape Verde, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

The best travel guide to Cape Verde

Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, is an archipelago – a group of islands – sitting just off the […]

February 27, 2026
Photo Essays, Yearly Highlights

2018 Highlights

With the past few years being full of changes, 2018 was more about settling in. Our move to Cairo has […]

February 27, 2026
#Germanytravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Colognetravelblog #Germanytourism
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras

Autumn comes home

Last night had been a wild one. We had gone for a dinner date at Saudade, our neighbourhood Portuguese restaurant […]

February 26, 2026
#Pondicherry #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Pondicherrytravelblog #Pondytourism
India, Photo Essays, Pondicherry, South, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Pondicherry autumn smells

My first smell of Puducherry (formerly known as Pondicherry and fondly referred to as ‘Pondy’) was unpleasant. I reached the […]

February 26, 2026
#travelbloggerindia #maharashtratourism #lonavla #travelblogindia #travelblogmaharashtra
India, Maharashtra, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Lonavla spring and a tree house

Recently, I read a Facebook post by fellow blogger, Abhinav Singh of A Soul Window, saying that he does not […]

February 26, 2026
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
India, Maharashtra, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Spring at Pavana Lake

I stopped over by the beautiful Pavana Lake while returning to Pune after a lovely Lonavala weekend. It was a […]

February 26, 2026
Published Work, Travel Extras

Cherry Blossoms of Kodaikanal in Trujetter September October 2025

RESPONSIBLE TRAVELING-BECAUSE I CARE

February 26, 2026
Travel Extras, Travel Tips, Traveling during Pregnancy Tips

Traveling with a bump during the first trimester

Recently a kind person complimented me on being a travel diva, who makes exploring with a bump (and eventually a […]

February 26, 2026
#travelbloggerindia #travelblogindia #travelingduringpregnancy
Travel Extras, Travel Tips, Traveling during Pregnancy Tips

Traveling with a bump during the second trimester

With your second trimester, comes the confidence that your bump is here to stay and even your energy starts coming […]

February 26, 2026
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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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