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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
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 […]

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
stained glass windows at Cologne Cathedral
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 […]

February 22, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Travel Extras

The whacky bear‘s garlic

It is spring now and in Germany, the fresh produce shops are riots of colours. Leafy vegetables of every kind […]

February 21, 2026
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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
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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 […]

February 21, 2026
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Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Christmas Markets of Cologne

Christmas in Germany is called Weihnacht and some of Europe‘s finest festive markets are hosted there. Held every year from […]

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
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Gujarat, India, West

The silence of Sarkhej Roza

Some monuments are talkative. Full of motion, they pour out their emotions in endless chatter. The Western Group of Khajuraho […]

February 18, 2026
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