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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
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The gorgeous Srinagar Tulip Festival

Spring is here and love is in the air. Flowers and love go hand in hand and this series is […]

March 4, 2023
#Srinagar #Dallake #Kashmirtourism
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Life on Srinagar lakes Instagrammed

I am obsessed with Srinagar lakes. Dal Lake coupled with Nigeen is my favourite photo subject. Although, most irresistible for […]

March 4, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Kashmir photos that will make you want to pack your bags

‘Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream; to sit with elders of the […]

March 4, 2023
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Workers of Kolkata and their jobs

“He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a […]

January 1, 2023
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West Bengal

Kolkata photo essay

I don’t know what made me think of sharing a Kolkata photo essay at the fag end of this year. […]

December 26, 2022
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Northern Cyprus travel guide

Last year a travel buff friend of mine was considering visiting Cyprus. He was pretty excited about it until I […]

December 20, 2022
Cyprus, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

21 photos that may tempt you to visit Northern Cyprus

In the spring of 2017, we combined work with pleasure to visit Northern Cyprus. Tarek had some professional meetings to […]

December 17, 2022
Travel Extras, Travel Tips

How Do I Choose the Best Photographer in My Local Area?

Now more than ever, people are paying attention to what they post. They pay attention to the makeup, lighting, and […]

December 15, 2022
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