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Beautiful Samkar village of Lake Inle is not easy to reach
Asia, Myanmar, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

17 breathtaking photos that will tempt you to visit Samkar

For a very long time, I could not figure out if Samkar was a part of the Lake Inle or […]

May 14, 2018
A feet rowing fisherman of lake inle
Asia, Myanmar, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Lake Inle photo essay

Vast and placid, the mirror-like clear Lake Inle is one of Myanmar’s tourism industry’s crown jewels. Although mostly known for […]

May 3, 2018
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

A day at Amer Fort in Jaipur

I visited Amer Fort in autumn, and it was a day as beautiful as can be. The golden season of […]

January 26, 2018
#CityPalace #Jaipur #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Jaipurtravelblog #Rajasthantourism #Rajasthantravelblog
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

A royal afternoon at City Palace Jaipur

The City Palace Jaipur is impressive. A striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, it is a complex of courtyards, gardens, […]

January 24, 2018
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

The monkeys and the holy spring of Galtaji in Jaipur

Every city has its secrets and Jaipur is a royal treasure box of beautiful heritage. Despite being overrun by tourists, […]

January 22, 2018
cooking class in Bangkok
Food Thoughts, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, World Food

Our cooking class love from around the world

Food has always been a passion of mine and cooking is now one of my biggest hobbies, followed closely by […]

January 18, 2018
visit a local market in cairo
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

A local market in Cairo

Every time Tarek and I visit a new country, we never miss going to a local market. Being naturally curious, […]

January 17, 2018
Europe, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Romantic Cochem

A pretty little town tucked beside the gentle Moselle river, Cochem is as cute as a button. Think pastel coloured […]

September 12, 2017
View of the Moselle Valley from the castle
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Following the Romantic wine route along the Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley in Germany is as pretty as a storybook setting. The lively Moselle river meanders between hillside castles […]

September 7, 2017
#travelbloggerindia #travelportrait
Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Travel portraits on my Instagram

“I had a dream about you. It’s been a while since I could remember any of my dreams, and still, […]

May 9, 2017
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