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Jaipur Blue pottery on display outside a shop near Jal Mahal
Culture Peeps, Handicrafts, India, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, West

Jaipur Blue Pottery: A turbulent tale of a no clay pottery

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Distinguished by a vivid blue and turquoise colour palette, a Jaipur blue pottery item is […]

November 1, 2026
The fortified medieval town of Carcassonne
Europe, France, Outside India

Mixed impressions of Carcassonne in France

Last updated: November 1, 2026 We Is Carcassonne Worth Visiting? Quick Verdict Verdict Yes – for the most complete medieval […]

November 1, 2026
Delhi, India, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Lodhi Gardens, my favourite Delhi park

Last updated: November 1, 2026 One of the things I like best about Delhi is its gorgeous parks and how […]

November 1, 2026
Beautiful architecture is one of the reasons to visit Kuala Lumpur
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India

30 pictures that will make you want to visit Kuala Lumpur

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Malaysia and I have a love-hate relationship. Some of my biggest travel disasters have happened […]

November 1, 2026
a hamar man of the omo valley tribes
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Ethiopia travel guide including costs and tips

Last updated: November 1, 2026 I questioned myself before writing this post, “Why am I bothering to write an Ethiopia […]

November 1, 2026
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Nasir al-Molk Mosque, the Pink Mosque of Shiraz

Last updated: November 1, 2026 The Pink Mosque (Nasir al-Mulk) Quick Facts Also spelled Nasir al-Molk, Nasir ol Molk, Nasir-ol-Molk […]

November 1, 2026
an ethiopian food platter
Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Food, Food Thoughts, Outside India, Travel Extras

Ethiopian food, a sub Saharan African culinary gem

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Ethiopian food is one of my best travel discoveries. In fact, it is one of […]

November 1, 2026
India, Rajasthan, West

The beautiful details of Ranakpur Jain Temple

Last updated: November 1, 2026 ‘Wa Ranakpur Jain Temple Quick Facts Location Pali district, Rajasthan, in the Aravalli hills between […]

November 1, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Kota Kinabalu, the good and the ugly

Last updated: November 1, 2026 Kota Kinabalu has marketed itself well. It is showcased as ´´the dynamic capital of Sabah […]

November 1, 2026
Kokkernag in Kashmir on a spring day
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Daksum, the hidden jewel of Kashmir

Last updated: November 1, 2026 A cold rain splashed morning, wet wildflowers, blue misted snowy mountains, and endless yellow fields […]

November 1, 2026
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