The power of food memories: the taste of childhood
Last updated: November 1, 2026 The Corona lockdown has hit me hard. I am going absolutely berserk. Being in Egypt […]
Cairo Chronicles, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, Travel Extras
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Abdullah, the amber hunter of Detwa Lagoon
The amber hunter of Detwa Lagoon! My Qalanciya days can be broadly divided into two parts: the unbelievable beauty of […]
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen
Living a bit of local life in Qalanciya
Abdullah’s cave in Qalanciya was something out of Arabian Nights and I marveled at his incredible local life. Remnants of […]
Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Top Destinations for First-Time Travelers Seeking Adventure
Embarking on your first adventure as a traveler is both thrilling and transformative. It offers a chance to explore new […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Kal Beliya, the snake charming gypsies of Rajasthan
Last updated: November 1, 2026 In Bundi, I teamed up with Om Prakash Kukki, a local guide and amateur archaeologist. […]
Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
How to protect yourself when browsing on the moveÂ
Whether you’re checking your email in a coffee shop or internet shopping while waiting for your flight, it’s easy to do things online from anywhere these days. But […]
Europe, Italy, Outside India
The sweet fresco city of Padua
Padua (Padova in Italian) seemed to me like a know-all. Often being called one myself, I naturally have a strong […]
Europe, Italy, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
The glass island of Murano, Venice
Akash and I went to Murano on one hot Italian summer day. It was the day after we explored the […]