Also known as the Fish Lake, Gadtarsar (Sar meaning lake in the local language) was supposed to be our stop on the second day. I woke up early after a refreshin...
I love Nuremberg. It is the perfect combination of half-timbered houses and a cosmopolitan vibe. I have to admit here that I find traveling in Germany to be a b...
Kolkata or Calcutta as it is still fondly called is the capital of India’s West Bengal state. Founded by merging three villages, it was an East India Company tr...
'Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream; to sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen.' - Page & Plant, '73. The...
We live in Köln in Germany. It lies in western Germany, in a region that is particularly famous for beautiful castles and palaces. Although Köln itself does not...
During my entire stay in Egypt, I indulged in Egyptian food. I loved everything about it: the variety, the taste, the balance of meat-based dishes with wholesom...
My Madurai travel memories have not all been so unpleasant. Although my previous post suggests that, I have been awestruck by some of the city's old-world charm...
In German, there's a saying, 'Das klingt mir gut/nicht gut'. Loosely translated, it means, 'something suits me/doesn't suit me'. Madurai doesn't suit me. This a...
In my opinion, Penang wins hands-down anytime over Kuala Lumpur and this beautiful island is full of interesting things to do. I simply love it there: the food,...
Ghent street art is one of the best things about the city. Don't get me wrong, this old Belgian city is a multifaceted travel destination. It is filled with her...
