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 Comments102 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 Comments62 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 Comments119 views 0
Railay and the Beach maverickbirdJune 29, 2014 Railay or Rai Leh happened immediately the next day and took my breath away. A small stunning peninsula, it is accessible only by long tail ... AsiaOutside IndiaThailand10 Comments12 views 0
Traveling with a bump during the first trimester maverickbirdDecember 5, 2016 Recently a kind person complimented me on being a travel diva, who makes exploring with a bump (and eventually a baby), look effortless. It ... Travel ExtrasTravel InfoTravel TipsTraveling when pregnant6 Comments21 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 Comments94 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 Comments45 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 Comments46 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 Comments44 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 Comments59 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 Comments34 views 0
