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Travel Extras, Travel Tips, Traveling during Pregnancy Tips

Traveling with a bump during the first trimester

Recently a kind person complimented me on being a travel diva, who makes exploring with a bump (and eventually a […]

February 26, 2026
#travelbloggerindia #travelblogindia #travelingduringpregnancy
Travel Extras, Travel Tips, Traveling during Pregnancy Tips

Traveling with a bump during the second trimester

With your second trimester, comes the confidence that your bump is here to stay and even your energy starts coming […]

February 26, 2026
Cologne carnival costume
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 […]

February 26, 2026
#wildlifesafaritanzania #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Tanzaniatravelblog #tanzaniatourism #Tanzaniawildlifespotting #wildlifesafariafrica
Africa, Outside India, Tanzania

This is Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is just three hours away from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It was midday by the time we left […]

February 25, 2026
A Kathputli Colony folk artist
Delhi, India, North

Puppeteers, magicians and fire eaters of Delhi

As long as I can remember, I have always objected to poverty or slum tourism and was not overly excited […]

February 25, 2026
#thegoavilla #goatravelblog #goatourism #travelbloggerindia #travelblogindia #topthingstodoingoa
Goa, Guest Posts, India, Top Experiences, West

My favourite things to do in Goa

Sea, spices, forts, lush greenery, gorgeous rivers, waterfalls, golden beaches, flea markets and a postcard-pretty old town…Goa has many charms. […]

February 21, 2026
#Germany #Cologne #Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Germanytravelblog #Colognetourism
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 […]

February 21, 2026
#Jordantourism #Jerash
Jordan, Outside India, Top Experiences

Top fun things to do in Jordan

1. Amman Walks – While Amman (Central Jordan) is usually treated as just a jumping off base to explore Jordan, this lovely […]

February 18, 2026
#travelbloggerindia #travelportrait
Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Travel portraits on my Instagram

“I had a dream about you. It’s been a while since I could remember any of my dreams, and still, […]

February 18, 2026
#Brusselstravelblog #Travelbloggerindia #Brusselstravelblog #Belgiumtourism
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

28 photos that may tempt you to visit Bruges

“Somewhere within the dingy casing lay the ancient city,” wrote Graham Greene of BRUGES, “like a notorious jewel, too stared […]

February 18, 2026
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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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