Maverickbird
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • India
      • Central
        • Madhya Pradesh
      • East
        • Andaman and Nicobar Islands
        • Odisha
        • West Bengal
      • North East
        • Sikkim
      • North
        • Delhi
        • Himachal Pradesh
        • Kashmir
        • Ladakh
        • Punjab
        • Uttarakhand
        • Uttar Pradesh
      • South
        • Andhra Pradesh
        • Karnataka
        • Pondicherry
        • Kerala
        • Tamil Nadu
      • West
        • Goa
        • Maharashtra
        • Gujarat
        • Rajasthan
    • Outside India
      • Africa
        • Cape Verde
        • Egypt
        • Ethiopia
        • Tanzania
        • Tunisia
      • Asia
        • Bhutan
        • Cambodia
        • China
        • Indonesia
        • Japan
        • Malaysia
        • Maldives
        • Myanmar
        • Nepal
        • Philippines
        • Singapore
        • Sri Lanka
        • Thailand
        • Vietnam
      • Europe
        • Belgium
        • Cyprus
        • France
        • Germany
        • Greece
        • Italy
        • Malta
        • The Netherlands
        • Jamaica
        • Norway
        • Romania
        • Russia
        • Spain
        • Switzerland
        • Turkey
        • United Kingdom
      • Caribbean
        • Cuba
        • Dominican Republic
      • Middle East
        • Iran
        • Jordan
        • Saudi Arabia
        • UAE
        • Yemen
      • Oceania
        • Indonesia
        • Australia
        • New Zealand
      • North America
        • Canada
        • USA
      • South America
        • Bolivia
        • Peru
  • Culture Peeps
    • Dances
    • Handicrafts
    • Food
      • Indian Food
        • Kashmiri Food
        • Kerala Food
        • Kolkata Food
        • Madurai Food
      • World Food
        • Chengdu Cooking Class
        • French Food Culture
        • Food from Malta
        • German Food
        • Greek Food
        • Hong Kong Food
        • Khmer Food
        • KL Food Walk
        • Sri Lankan Food
        • Thai Food
        • Vietnamese Food
  • Expat Life
    • Cologne Diaries
    • Cairo Chronicles
    • Growing up in Calcutta
  • Photography
    • Festivals of India
    • Street Art
    • Trip Photos
    • Yearly Highlights
  • Travel Extras
    • Travel Guides
    • Money Matters
    • Top Experiences
    • Travel Tips
      • Traveling during Pregnancy Tips
      • Road Trip With Baby Tips
      • Tips on traveling with children
      • Sports
    • Trip Itineraries
      • Africa
        • Egypt
        • Kenya Tanzania
      • Asia
        • Vietnam
      • Europe
        • Spain
      • India
        • Kashmir
        • Kerala
        • Sikkim
  • Work with Me
    • Published Work
    • Guest Posts
Asia, Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, Outside India, Thailand, Travel Extras

Pretty porcelain of Benjarong

I discovered Benjarong on a rain-streaked day in Thailand. Work took me to the province of Samut Sakhon and it […]

October 23, 2025
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Photo essay of Calcutta Rajbaris

According to the dictionary, a Rajbari is a mansion or a palace that was built as a residence for a Hindu […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Aachen Things to Do

Aachen has existed for centuries. Known as Aix-la-Chapelle in French, Oochen in Luxembourgish, and Aken in Dutch, this mid-sized town […]

October 22, 2025
Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

2023 Highlights

I took a three-year gap before posting about my yearly highlights. The reason is that the last three years have […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Qutub Minar, India´s UNESCO World Heritage Site that was sued

We visited Qutub Minar when a lovely, peachy, cloudy dawn was breaking over Delhi. The air was fresh and creamy […]

October 22, 2025
Middle East, Outside India, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, UAE

Dubai Bucket List: Things to do in Dubai

Nestled between the Arabian Desert and the Persian Gulf is Dubai City, the ‘The City of Gold’. As a global […]

October 22, 2025
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

Surviving the chaotic, photogenic old Delhi

Old Delhi is chaos. Old Delhi is a challenge. It is a street photographer´s paradise and a travel newbie´s nightmare. […]

October 22, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Yousmarg finally, Greater Lakes Trek Day 6

The last day of the Greater Lakes Trek was the most difficult. I started at Tosamaidan and the trek ended […]

October 22, 2025
East, India, Photo Essays, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Photo essay of Bali island in the Sunderbans

Bali Island, in the Sundarbans, is one of the best places to explore the mangrove forests of the area. It […]

October 22, 2025
East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, West Bengal

Sunderbans travel info: things to know before you plan your trip

Sunderbans travel experience is one of a kind. Not only does one get to see this unique geographical landscape, but […]

October 22, 2025
Newer Posts
Older Posts

About Me

Svetlana

I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

Recent Post

  • Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    Syria Basketball National Team: FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Campaign Review & Impact on Standings

    August 3, 2026
  • Asia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Vietnam

    Best Private Car Services in Vietnam with Professional Drivers

    August 1, 2026
  • Asia, Nepal, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    From Beginner Trails to High Pass Adventures: Best Treks in Nepal Explained

    August 1, 2026
  • Asia, Nepal, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

    Best Time for Trekking, Mountaineering and Helicopter Rides in the Everest Region

    August 1, 2026
  • Sports

    JeetBuzz Cashback Terms: Matching Loss-Return Offers to Your Game Type

    July 31, 2026

Find us on Facebook

Copyright © MaverickBird 2024. All Rights Reserved.