Tegelberg Mountain Day Trip
The first thing that struck us about Tegelbahn was that it was higher, whiter, and lovelier: a sort of winter […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
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 […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Why visit Füssen
The Bavarian town of Füssen is as charming as it gets. It lies at the foot of the Alps and […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Party like no tomorrow at Cologne Carnival Kickoff in November
The famous Carnival of Cologne officially kicks off on 11th November at 11.11 hrs. Carnival is called the “fifth season […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras
Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due to my growing up in […]
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 […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
The curious case of Eau de Cologne
When I was a little girl, I loved smelling my freshly shaved father. He knew that I liked it, and […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Love locks of Cologne
“I’d like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of So tell me now, cause I […]
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India
Kölsch, Schweinshaxe, and other joys of a brauhaus in Cologne
Earlier this month in Cologne, I went on a local food and drink binge with my friends. Since summer was […]
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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 […]