Hello Pumpkin maverickbirdSeptember 30, 2019 Fall has set in early this year bringing with it damp skies and rain. Sniffles, sneezes, and warm socks are in rage and the temperature ... Cologne DiariesEuropeExpat LifeFood ThoughtsGerman FoodGermanyOutside IndiaPhoto EssaysTravel ExtrasTrip Photos2 Comments 0
Egyptian food guide: What to eat to enjoy this underrated cuisine maverickbirdMay 13, 2019 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 Comments 0
Visiting the Girona Food Market in Spain maverickbirdApril 4, 2019 Travel is synonymous with food and for me and no trip is complete without sampling the local cuisine. In all my years of travel experience, ... Culture PeepsEuropeFood ThoughtsOutside IndiaPhoto EssaysSpainTravel ExtrasTrip PhotosWorld Food2 Comments 0
Guide to a white Gulmarg winter weekend maverickbirdJanuary 13, 2019 On one December afternoon, I had skied down Gulmarg’s powdery slopes and till today, I remember the thrill of zipping down the powdery snow.... IndiaJammu and KashmirNorthTravel ExtrasTravel Guides4 Comments 0
The Rubik’s cube called Hong Kong maverickbirdJanuary 30, 2014 Writing about HongKong took a lot of efforts and I was surprised by the vast array of my travel memories surrounding it.That's why I decided... AsiaChinaOutside India5 Comments 0
The swirling Tanoura dance of Egypt maverickbirdMay 14, 2019 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 Extras6 Comments 0
My glimpses of art and culture of Kerala maverickbirdJanuary 8, 2019 Kerala is all about vibrancy, vigour and life. You may think it is because of the amount of happy sunshine the small southern state receives... Culture PeepsDancesIndiaKeralaSouthTravel Extras16 Comments 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 Extras25 Comments 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 Comments 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 Comments 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 Comments 0
