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Middle East, Outside India, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos, UAE

Dubai 10 Best Places That You Must Visit in This Winters

Culture, Culture Peeps, Dances, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos

10 Best Shows in Europe You Must See Once!

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10 Enchanting European Palaces For a Fairytale Experience!

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10 Historical Marvels of Italy That Are Worth Visiting

Asia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, Vietnam

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Middle East, Outside India, Photo Essays, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos, UAE

Dubai 10 Best Places That You Must Visit in This Winters

August 24, 2023
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10 Best Shows in Europe You Must See Once!

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10 Enchanting European Palaces For a Fairytale Experience!

August 24, 2023
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10 Historical Marvels of Italy That Are Worth Visiting

August 23, 2023
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10 Historical Places to Roam Across the World

August 23, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

Heavy, hearty Bavarian dishes: Bavaria on my plate

Bavarian dishes are meant for giants, peasants, and the mountain hale and hearty people. These dishes are monster trucks of […]

March 14, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Wieskirche, a lovely rococo church

The story of Wieskirche is one of faith. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was created by the legendary artist-brothers […]

March 12, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Neuschwanstein Castle

Much has been said about the Neuschwanstein castle. It is one of the most visited places in Europe and definitely […]

March 8, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Tegelberg Mountain Day Trip

The first thing that struck us about Tegelbahn was that it was higher, whiter, and lovelier: a sort of winter […]

March 2, 2022
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Breitenberg Mountain Tobogganing Trip

Breitenberg happened on our first day in Allgäu. It was a mild winter day with clear blue skies and sunshine. […]

March 1, 2022
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Bavaria winter holiday, a photo essay

We spent this winter in Füssen in Bavaria in Germany. It was one of those very rare family holidays and […]

February 20, 2022
Frescoes inside the tomb of Nefertari - one guard is pacing back and forth.
Africa, Egypt, Outside India

Tomb of Nefertari, an ode to an extraordinary queen

Nefertari is hailed as one of the most beautiful, prominent, and beloved queens of ancient Egypt. She was one of […]

February 8, 2022
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Luxor food fiesta: what we ate there

During our last trip, we ate a lot of local Luxor food. Both Akash and I are big foodies and […]

February 7, 2022
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