Calcutta, the pride of the Bengali food epicurean maverickbirdOctober 14, 2018 There's no food like home food and us, Bengalis celebrate festivities through our bellies. It is correctly said, that the way to a man's hea... EastExpat LifeFood ThoughtsGrowing up in CalcuttaIndiaKolkata FoodTravel ExtrasWest Bengal33 Comments107 views 0
Story of the German bread, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage maverickbirdJuly 15, 2018 One of the things I miss most in Cairo is good hearty German bread. Due to my growing up in 80's Calcutta when bread went by the disgu... Cologne DiariesEuropeExpat LifeFood ThoughtsGerman FoodGermanyOutside IndiaTravel Extras2 Comments71 views 0
Egyptian food guide: What to eat to enjoy this underrated cuisine maverickbirdJune 21, 2018 This year I was lucky enough to be invited to a couple of family Iftar gatherings in Cairo and was introduced to the special Ramadan dishes.... AfricaCairo ChroniclesEgyptEgyptian FoodExpat LifeFood ThoughtsOutside IndiaTravel Extras2 Comments132 views 0
My favourite Hong Kong sights maverickbirdJuly 14, 2016 Hong Kong is one of my favourite places in the world. I love everything about it. Its bustle, business, crowds, lack of space and the curiou... AsiaChinaOutside IndiaPhoto EssaysTravel Extras8 Comments3 views 0
The 3 biggest mistakes pregnant women make on holiday maverickbirdNovember 22, 2018 I’ve written before about traveling with a baby, but of course, before you get to that stage, you need to learn how to travel pregnant. Some... Travel ExtrasTravel InfoTraveling when pregnant0 Comments24 views 0
The Pulikali tiger dance of Kerala maverickbirdJuly 11, 2018 Among all the stunning South Indian states, I prefer Kerala and the main reason is the earthy magnitude of their festivals. Spectacular, lar... Culture PeepsDancesIndiaKeralaSouthTravel Extras24 Comments101 views 0
An evening at the Apsara dance in Siem Reap maverickbirdApril 24, 2018 I like to believe in the fairy tale, moonlight rendezvous, and happily ever afters. Call it being a starstruck child at heart or someone who... AsiaCambodiaCulture PeepsDancesOutside IndiaTravel Extras9 Comments52 views 0
The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt maverickbirdApril 20, 2018 I heard the strains of music accompanying Tanoura dance even before I saw the show. It while walking down the maze of timeless narrow lanes ... AfricaCairo ChroniclesCultureCulture PeepsDancesEgyptExpat LifeOutside IndiaTravel Extras4 Comments49 views 0
Cuba Travel Guide including costs and tips maverickbirdAugust 7, 2018 Cuba is not a pocket-friendly destination and while traveling through the world's last time warped, heavily sanctioned country, be prepared ... CubaMoney MattersOutside IndiaTravel ExtrasTravel GuidesTravel Tips13 Comments48 views 0
My Baracoa travel experience: A classic end to the Cuba trip maverickbirdAugust 6, 2018 Is it possible to not love a place which has rivers of honey and love dripping from everywhere? How can you not miss a place, where mangoes ... CaribbeanCubaOutside India44 Comments67 views 0
Traveling down the Moa Baracoa highway: the wildest road in Cuba maverickbirdAugust 3, 2018 The journey to Baracoa, in Guantanamo province, was an adventure. Guantanamo is an Achilles heel to the Cuban history and USA still retains ... CaribbeanCubaOutside India12 Comments37 views 0
