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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

Köln Flora Dahlia Exhibition

Dahlias are one of the most elegant and beautiful flowers. But they’re more than just that. In many cultures, they […]

September 3, 2023 By maverickbird
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

Cologne Botanical Garden in summer

A visit to the Cologne Botanical Garden is a must for any tourist with a child. It is one of […]

September 2, 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
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

German spring and Easter traditions

Last week, the clock changed. Days got longer by 1 hour and nights became suddenly short. Evening light lingered after […]

April 5, 2022

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