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stained glass windows at Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

The gothic beauty of Cologne Cathedral

Every time Tarek and I drive back to Cologne fro somewhere outside, we play a game; and that is, who […]

September 30, 2026 By maverickbird
No barbecue in Germany is complete without grilling some fat juicy German wursts
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

The best of the German wurst

Contrary to how it sounds, the wurst of Germany is actually one of its best things. The German word for […]

September 30, 2026
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Is Heidelberg worth visiting?

Yes, yes, and definitely, yes!! One of the loveliest riverine cities of Germany, Heidelberg has inspired many poets, philosophers, and […]

August 25, 2026
the castles of sansouci are in potsdam
Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Postcards of an autumn in Potsdam, Berlin’s fairy tale pretty neighbour

I love autumn so much that last year, I dedicated an entire series to this beautiful season. The earth looks […]

March 27, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Photo essay of the pretty Sanssouci Palace of Potsdam near Berlin

“I have chosen the plans of the most beautiful of what has been built in Europe, above all in Italy. […]

March 27, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Potsdam, Germany travel guide

Roughly 45 minutes away from central Berlin, Potsdam is a quiet, beautiful town that offers one of the most popular […]

March 27, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Romantic Cochem

A pretty little town tucked beside the gentle Moselle River, Cochem is as cute as a button. Think pastel coloured […]

March 17, 2026
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

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 26, 2026
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. […]

February 26, 2026
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 […]

February 26, 2026
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