Start of my Iran road trip
My last days in Shiraz before my Iran road trip was about hurrying, worrying, and running around like crazy with […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Ghost and gardens of Qalat
Qalat visit happened as a way to break travel lassitude. My last Shiraz trip was all about luxuriating in the […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
Shiraz travel guide
You simply can’t visit Iran without going to Shiraz, the city of poets and gardens. This essential Shiraz travel guide […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The most beautiful Shiraz attractions
The scent of orange blossoms, flowers growing in profusion everywhere, vibrant cafe, and a young hip culture: it is hard […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
My beautiful Shiraz days
Shiraz had been pretty hot during the daytime in April, August and September but the evenings were just perfect. Balmy, […]
Iran, Middle East, Outside India
My first impressions of Shiraz
Last updated: October 24, 2026 Of all the Iranian cities, my favourite is Shiraz. I fell in love with it, […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Guest Posts, Outside India
First impressions of Köln in Germany
I hail from Calcutta and now I live in Magdeburg. Both cities are worlds apart, connected by the similar sights […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Erlebnisbauernhof Gertrudenhof pumpkin fest, a day trip from Cologne
Last updated: October 25, 2026 Since it is technically autumn, we have switched over to all things autumnal. Our floral […]