Venice at leisure
Experience Venice's rich history and culture, from St. Mark's Basilica to Murano glass factories in June '04! Discover the city by boat, explore its sinking architecture along the Grand Canal, enjoy...
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Half day at Florence and Venice
Exploring Florence and Venice, we admired art at Uffizi before a three-hour train ride to the romantic city of canals. Recognized as our birthplace hometown's refugee manager in St. Mark’s Square, I...
An afteroon at Pisa
Explored Pisa's sights, including the Leaning Tower and Duomo. Witnessed a powerful impromptu performance in the Baptistery before heading to Florence via train across scenic wheat fields by Arno...
Cinqueterre – Mediterranean nirvana
Explore the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, a cluster of five medieval villages in Italy's Liguria region. Experience breathtaking coastal hikes and scenic vineyards between Corniglia to Monterosso al...
Milan and Lake Como
Journey through Italy in '04: Night train from Paris to Venice, Milan exploration including Sforza Castle and Parco Sempione. Visited Lake Como's Bellagio for its charm; regretfully had to return due...
Fresh Tomato Soup
Discover my sweet and sour tomato soup recipe, perfect for appetizers! Made from fresh veggies with hints of spice and creaminess to satisfy any craving. Serve hot with croutons or a slice of...
My baby shower
Experience Bengali baby shower traditions with Saadh: blessings from elders and an array of seven savory dishes, including rice pudding or rasogulla for dessert. (Image included) Now let's move on...
Got G(oogle)-Phone
Exploring Google apps performance on standard phones without large displays & keyboards. Seeking user experiences for insights into usability challenges or success stories. Share if you have tried...
Playing with shutter speed
Exploring long shutter speeds for nocturnal imagery. My balcony shot of Kharghar, though not perfect, is a testament to the technique' enduring appeal! Share your night photography stories too!
Festival of lights
Diwali: A celebration uniting India with light over darkness. Families enjoy feasts while prayers for safety echo nationwide as we wish each other well on this auspicious day of lights. #DiWali2023