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

A camellia spring day in Cologne Botanical Garden

“Chanel is composed of only a few elements, white camellias, quilted bags, and Austrian doorman’s jackets, pearls, chains, shoes with […]

April 1, 2022
Frescoes inside the tomb of Nefertari - one guard is pacing back and forth.
Africa, Egypt, Outside India

Tomb of Nefertari, an ode to an extraordinary queen

Nefertari is hailed as one of the most beautiful, prominent, and beloved queens of ancient Egypt. She was one of […]

February 8, 2022
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

Luxor food fiesta: what we ate there

During our last trip, we ate a lot of local Luxor food. Both Akash and I are big foodies and […]

February 7, 2022
Europe, Food Thoughts, France, French Food Culture, Outside India, Travel Extras, World Food

French food: eating my way through in Paris

My Paris trip was focused on food. I was suffering from heartbreak and being a true gourmand, ate to feel […]

December 22, 2021
Culture Peeps, Europe, Food Thoughts, France, French Food Culture, Outside India, Travel Extras

Paris Café Culture

Paris Café culture is as quintessential to the city as its wide boulevards, iconic architecture, and haute couture. At nearly […]

December 5, 2021
Europe, France, Outside India

The cliche and intrepid in Paris

I was in Paris this summer. I went there to heal a broken heart. Sounds like a cliche, doesn’t it? […]

November 27, 2021
Iran, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Money matters Iran and other travel tips

On October 23, 2021, Iran has reopened its borders for foreign tourists. Travelers are trickling back in after nearly a […]

November 14, 2021
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Tehran Tales

The capital city of Iran stunned, shocked, and disgusted me at the same time. On my first trip to Iran, […]

November 13, 2021
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Bitter sweet Iran road trip memories

We were back on the road soon after a few relaxing Gilan days. My humongous Iran road trip was just […]

November 10, 2021
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Flower and dolls of Masouleh, an ancient Iranian village

With UNESCO Heritage Site title, pretty flower boxes, and winding mud lanes, the online search of Masouleh presented a very […]

November 8, 2021
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