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

Esfahan attractions and a brief city guide

The best way to experience the beauty of Esfahan attractions is to take it easy. So I spent my last […]

October 26, 2025
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Naqsh-e-Jahan square of Esfahan in Iran

I have visited the city called “Half of the World” thrice and each time, I have been bedazzled by Esfahan’s […]

October 26, 2025
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

The half of the world at Esfahan

Esfahan is the third-largest city of Iran and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In ancient times, […]

October 26, 2025
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Start of my Iran road trip

My last days in Shiraz before my Iran road trip was about hurrying, worrying, and running around like crazy with […]

October 26, 2025
Iran, Middle East, Outside India

Shiraz travel guide

You simply can’t visit Iran without going to Shiraz, the city of poets and gardens. This essential Shiraz travel guide […]

October 26, 2025
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
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