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Iran, Middle East, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

The most beautiful Shiraz attractions

The scent of orange blossoms, flowers growing in profusion everywhere, vibrant cafe, and a young hip culture: it is hard […]

October 26, 2025
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Nasir al-Molk Mosque, the Pink Mosque of Shiraz

There is no better place to conclude evenings in Shiraz than the lovely Nasir al-Molk Mosque. Famously known as the […]

October 26, 2025
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

My beautiful Shiraz days

Shiraz had been pretty hot during the daytime in April, August and September but the evenings were just perfect. Balmy, […]

October 26, 2025
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India

Erlebnisbauernhof Gertrudenhof pumpkin fest, a day trip from Cologne

Since it is technically autumn, we have switched over to all things autumnal. Our floral centerpieces have more yellow and […]

October 26, 2025
the autumn fruit of pumpkin
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Food Thoughts, German Food, Germany, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Hello Pumpkin

Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, sneezes, and warm socks are […]

October 26, 2025
India, West Bengal

Monsoon memories from Bengal

Recently a friend of mine wrote a wonderful article on monsoon for me. It was beautiful, heartfelt, and I could […]

October 26, 2025
India, Rajasthan, West

Bhil tribe, the bowmen of Rajasthan

When I was a little girl, my grandmother would tell me stories from the Ramayana. My favourite was the one […]

October 26, 2025
India, Rajasthan, West

The wild beauty of rural Bhilwara

Let me start by introducing the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan to you. Imagine softly rounded scrub-covered hills cradling a shallow […]

October 26, 2025
India, Rajasthan, West

Bundi stepwells and the story of a heartbroken queen

For a town as small as a dinner plate, Bundi abounds with stepwells. There are as many as 50 Bundi […]

October 26, 2025
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Photo essay of the beautiful Bundi frescoes

Some of Rajasthan’s finest miniature and mural paintings were produced around Bundi and Kota. These two towns of Rajasthan were […]

October 26, 2025
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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