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Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

10 Historical Places to Roam Across the World

Exploring historical places is a captivating journey through time, spanning diverse continents and civilizations. From the awe-inspiring grandeur of Machu […]

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

The sights and sounds of Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi

“Ahhhchooo”, “Ahhhchooo”…these were my first reactions to Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi. A very popular wholesale market in the […]

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

An afternoon at Safdarjung Tomb

Safdarjung Tomb is grandiose. Although it does not have the massive proportions of the more famous Humayun´s Tomb, it is […]

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

Lodhi Gardens, my favourite Delhi park

One of the things I like best about Delhi is its gorgeous parks and how they are the haunts of […]

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

Our wonderful Delhi stay: a photo essay

Momo smiled, breathed in rain-misted air, and said dreamily, “Mmm…I love Delhi. I can stay here forever.“ I looked at […]

October 22, 2025
India, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

India trip in a nutshell

This year in February, I went on an India trip with my friend and my 6-year-old son. It was the […]

July 11, 2023
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, 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
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