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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: postcard pretty or overrated?

Whenever you search for the prettiest villages/towns in Europe on the internet, Rothenburg ob der Tauber tops the list. Indeed, […]

October 23, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Kölsch, Spaghettieis, and beeren: German summer is here

It was quite a joke, that Cologne was hotter than Cairo, the day we arrived back in Germany from Egypt. […]

October 23, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Stunning Mosaics of Wartburg Castle

Wartburg Castle or Schloss Wartburg as it is locally known is located in Eisenach, Germany. Apart from being famous as […]

October 22, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Eisenach, a town of Martin Luther and Bach

The main claim to fame of Eisenach is Martin Luther King. Relatively unknown to most people, Germany has many tourist […]

October 22, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Aachen Things to Do

Aachen has existed for centuries. Known as Aix-la-Chapelle in French, Oochen in Luxembourgish, and Aken in Dutch, this mid-sized town […]

October 22, 2025
Europe, Germany, Outside India

The incredible mosaics of Aachen Cathedral

The lovely preserved city of Aachen happened as a day trip from Cologne. I had been there once before and […]

October 22, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Idstein, one of the prettiest half-timbered towns in Germany

Idstein in Hesse in Germany is as pretty as can be. Those of you who are acquainted with the half-timbered […]

April 30, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Würzburg things to do

Würzburg as a destination has a lot going for it. First of all, the location is fantastic. Set against the […]

March 20, 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
Europe, Germany, Outside India

Nuremberg travel and all you need to know

I love Nuremberg. It is the perfect combination of half-timbered houses and a cosmopolitan vibe. I have to admit here […]

March 12, 2023
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