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Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Cairo street art, one that influenced a revolution

Recently someone commented on a social media site, that street art reflects the mentality of the people of a place. […]

April 14, 2022
Delhi, India, North, Street Art, Travel Extras

Writings on the walls in Delhi

“Art is an evolutionary act. The shape of art and its role in society is constantly changing. At no point […]

April 13, 2022
India, Kerala, Photo Essays, South, Street Art, Travel Extras

Kochi street art

This charming southern coastal town is famous for its friendly residents, great food, beautiful backwaters, and a general sense of […]

April 12, 2022
#Singapore #Singaporestreetart #littleindia
Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Singapore, Street Art, Travel Extras

Singapore street art guide

Singapore is a spunky nation and the tiny city-state lives by its own rules. Firmly law-abiding, Singapore is strict on […]

April 11, 2022
Cologne street art is fascinating
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Street Art, Travel Extras

Writings on the walls in Cologne

This episode of “Writings on the walls” is truly special since it features Cologne, the city that I now call […]

April 10, 2022
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, The Netherlands, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Trailing tulips in Holland

You can never go wrong with flowers and tulip is one terrific bloom. Known for its captivating beauty and tumultuous […]

April 8, 2022
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The Hallerbos blue forest of Belgium

Spring was cold last year and sunny days seemed heaven sent. That was when we were living in Cologne, Germany […]

April 6, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

A camellia spring day in Cologne Botanical Garden

“Chanel is composed of only a few elements, white camellias, quilted bags, and Austrian doorman’s jackets, pearls, chains, shoes with […]

April 1, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Bonn Cherry Blossom love

Spring officially brings an end to the winter and the whole planet comes alive again. The sun shines more boldly, […]

March 31, 2022
Europe, France, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Paris through my eyes, a photo essay

“It took me some years to clear my head of what Paris wanted me to admire about it, and to […]

December 23, 2021
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