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a woman on the agra highway
India, North, Uttar Pradesh

A winter road trip to Agra

My first trip to the Taj Mahal happened some years back when on a weekend my daughter and I ventured […]

January 4, 2020
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
East, India, West Bengal

Kalna’s baked royalty

Contrary to the rest of Kalna’s terracotta treasures, the Rajbari or Royal complex had been beautifully preserved and well maintained. […]

February 19, 2015
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
East, India, West Bengal

Bengal’s Forgotten Trails

My home state of West Bengal is mostly overlooked by travelers and it is not difficult to understand why. The […]

February 12, 2015
#Rajasthan #Bundi #Travelblog #Maverickbird
India, Rajasthan, Top Experiences

Most beautiful places to visit in Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the royal state of India is perhaps the most popular travel destination in the subcontinent. Literally meaning the “Land […]

August 20, 2014
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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