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Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The sights and sounds of Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi

“Ahhhchooo”, “Ahhhchooo”…these were my first reactions to Khari Baoli spice market in Delhi. A very popular wholesale market in the […]

July 15, 2023
views from dune de pilat
Europe, France, Outside India

Climbing the gigantic Dune de Pilat: the best of the French Atlantic Coast

Have you ever had moments when you seriously considered strangling your partner with bare hands? Then you took a look […]

June 4, 2023
The fortified medieval town of Carcassonne
Europe, France, Outside India

Mixed impressions of Carcassonne in France

We visited Carcassonne early this spring. The medieval city was a stopover in our long Europe road trip and we […]

June 3, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Würzburg things to do

Würzburg as a destination has a lot going for it. First of all, the location is fantastic. Set against the […]

March 20, 2023
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Köln Flora in spring

I went out for a walk to the Köln Flora yesterday and found it to be resplendent with flowers. The […]

March 20, 2023
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal

Growing up in Jhargram: red earth country and wildflowers

Jhargram is now a city, a district, and a tourist destination of growing repute. However, that is not what I […]

March 6, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Srinagar Mughal gardens, flower filled royal niches

Srinagar is a city of gardens. Mughals loved Kashmir and decorated this mountainous state with gorgeous terraced gardens. These are […]

March 5, 2023
badamwari spring flowera
India, Kashmir, North

Spring festival, Navreh, and the blooming almond trees at Badamwari

Spring in Kashmir is beautiful beyond words. It enthralls the visitors and locals alike and heralds the end of the […]

March 4, 2023
Food Thoughts, Greece, Greek Food, Travel Extras

Greece on my plate: my favourite Greek food

I am a huge foodie, and Greek food is one of my favourite cuisines. From exotic Khmer food, spicy Malay […]

March 1, 2023
Europe, Greece, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Visiting the Agora Market in Crete

One of my favourite places in Chania, Crete, is the covered Agora Market. Located in the city center, it is […]

March 1, 2023
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