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Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

10 things not to do in Egypt

For many travelers, Egypt is one of their dream destinations. The cradle of one of the oldest civilizations lures with […]

October 30, 2022
abu simbel in egypt
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Top Twenty Things To Do in Egypt

Egypt offers many exciting experiences apart from the run of the mill visits to the Pyramids of Giza, Nile Cruise, […]

October 29, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Trip Photos

Cairo street photography

Recently Tarek and I have been discovering our new home city together. Being camera happy, we took endless pictures of […]

October 25, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras

The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt

I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It was while walking down […]

October 25, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Khan el Khalili guide

There are souks and then there is the scintillating Khan el Khalili market. Loud, colourful, crowded and exciting, this market […]

October 23, 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
India, Maharashtra, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Kaas Plateau flowers photos

Kaas Plateau flowers bloom only during the monsoon, between August and October. Often called Maharashtra’s ‘Valley of Flowers’ it is […]

August 17, 2022
Food Thoughts, India, Madurai Food, South, Tamil Nadu, Travel Extras

Best of lip smacking Madurai food

This southern holy city is regionally famous for its lip-smacking dishes. In fact, Madurai food is so well-known that it […]

August 15, 2022
India, South, Tamil Nadu, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Madurai travel memories and things to do

My Madurai travel memories have not all been so unpleasant. Although my previous post suggests that, I have been awestruck […]

August 14, 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
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