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 Comments39 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 Comments54 views 0
Our cooking class love from around the world maverickbirdJanuary 18, 2018 Food has always been a passion of mine and cooking is now one of my biggest hobbies, followed closely by eating. When combined with travel, ... Food ThoughtsPhoto EssaysTravel Extras2 Comments15 views 0
Flowers of Da Lat maverickbirdJuly 14, 2017 Remembering Da lat What do I remember about Da Lat? That it is a city for lovers in central Vietnam, which smells of fragrant pine. Rain fa... AsiaGuest PostsOutside IndiaPhoto EssaysTravel ExtrasVietnam20 Comments2 views 0
Traveling with a bump during the second trimester maverickbirdDecember 6, 2016 With your second trimester, comes the confidence that your bump is here to stay and even your energy starts coming back. This is often calle... Travel ExtrasTravel InfoTravel TipsTraveling when pregnant4 Comments2 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 Comments31 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 Comments12 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 Comments17 views 0
Stormin’ into Havana maverickbirdJuly 21, 2018 My first glimpse of Cuba was from the plane. I was flying into Havana from Panama City and was breathless with excitement when the legendary... CaribbeanCubaOutside India25 Comments2 views 0
36 photos that may tempt you to visit Cuba maverickbirdJuly 19, 2018 Visiting Cuba was my trip of a lifetime. Incidentally, I travelled there in 2014, during the Obama Presidential tenure and the country was i... CaribbeanCubaOutside IndiaPhoto EssaysTravel Extras26 Comments67 views 0
Money Matters Cuba maverickbirdFebruary 1, 2015 Cuba is not a pocket friendly destination and while traveling through world's last time warped, heavily sanctioned country, be prepared to b... CubaMoney MattersOutside India10 Comments3 views 0
