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The beautiful interiors of Romanian Athenaeum of Bucharest Romania
Europe, Outside India, Romania, Top Experiences

11 reasons why you should visit Bucharest Romania

Bucharest Romania is one of Europe‘s least visited capitals and for most people, it remains shrouded in mystery. One of […]

August 13, 2017
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 […]

August 9, 2017
#Travelbloggerindia #Travelblog #Srilankatourism
Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

My favourite travel moments on Instagram

Pangong Tso can never be not beautiful. That lake had taken my breath away at first sight and until now, […]

May 8, 2017
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
India, Maharashtra, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Spring at Pavana Lake

I stopped over by the beautiful Pavana Lake while returning to Pune after a lovely Lonavala weekend. It was a […]

March 10, 2017
#travelbloggerindia #thailandtourism #bangkoktourism #bangkokflowermarket #pakkhlongtalat
Asia, Outside India, Thailand

The prettiest place in Bangkok

Pak Khlong Talk is hands down the prettiest place in Bangkok. It is also the most fragrant. In fact, you […]

March 6, 2017
#travelbloggerindia #cambodiatourism #phnompenh
Asia, Cambodia, Outside India

Phnom Penh snapshots II

One of Asia‘s highlights is it‘s food and Cambodia is no exception. The Khmer fresh produce markets are bursts of […]

February 7, 2017
#travelbloggerindia #cambodiatourism #siemreap #angkor #taprohm
Asia, Cambodia, Outside India

Ta Prohm impressions

Ta Prohm is my favourite among Angkor temples and is is perhaps one of the most photographed places on earth. […]

January 20, 2017
#travelbloggerindia #bangkokthingstodo #thailandtourism
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Top Experiences

Top fun things to do in Bangkok II

What I actually have done so far in Bangkok apart from making friends and creating a huge wishlist is quite […]

December 15, 2016
#Thailand #Bangkok #maverickbird #travelblog
Asia, Outside India, Thailand, Top Experiences

Top fun things to do in Bangkok

While my numerous Thailand trips had helped me list out my favourite things to do in the country (you can […]

December 14, 2016
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Quirks of Calcutta

In Calcutta we have some unique pet peeves. We love our pooches, as well cats, birds, rabbits, mice and still […]

November 8, 2016
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