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Delhi, India, North, Street Art, Travel Extras

Writings on the walls in Delhi

“Art is an evolutionary act. The shape of art and its role in society is constantly changing. At no point […]

April 13, 2022
Cologne street art is fascinating
Cologne Diaries, Europe, Expat Life, Germany, Outside India, Street Art, Travel Extras

Writings on the walls in Cologne

This episode of “Writings on the walls” is truly special since it features Cologne, the city that I now call […]

April 10, 2022
Europe, France, Outside India

A lovely French spring in Dordogne

The allure of France is legendary. So, if I were to tell you that I got charmed by France in […]

April 9, 2022
Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, The Netherlands, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Trailing tulips in Holland

You can never go wrong with flowers and tulip is one terrific bloom. Known for its captivating beauty and tumultuous […]

April 8, 2022
Belgium, Europe, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The Hallerbos blue forest of Belgium

Spring was cold last year and sunny days seemed heaven sent. That was when we were living in Cologne, Germany […]

April 6, 2022
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
Abhaneri Stepwell in Dausa Rajasthan
India, Photo Essays, Rajasthan, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West

Beauty in symmetry of Abhaneri Stepwell

“A vast sheet of water, covered with lotuses in flower, amid which thousands of aquatic birds are sporting, at the […]

April 5, 2021
BEDOUIN GARDENS OF SINAI
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India

The secret Bedouin gardens of Sinai

The colours of the Sinai are harsh. They are stony, immobile, and seemingly too arid to support any life. All […]

June 1, 2020
qalanciya detwa lagoon
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

A long drive from Qadama to Qalanciya

We left Omak in a cloud of dust, bumped over the edgy road, and rattled our bones towards Qadama till […]

April 19, 2020
omak sunrise
Middle East, Outside India, Yemen

Getting buried in sand in Omak

By the time we reached Omak, a violet twilight sky deepened into luxuriant purple and gold. The sun set most […]

April 18, 2020
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