Berlin Diary II
Explored Berlin's history and culture, from the Cold War era to modern artistry in a day filled with sightseeing landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, and Nefertiti. Savored authentic...
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We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 425 posts.
Berlin Diary
Berlin trip on Easter weekend: Explored the city's East-West divide, visited historic sites like Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche and Brandenburg Gate. Enjoyed local cuisine at a Chinese restaurant...
Milan shopping - trip came to end
Bid farewell to Venice and embark on a Milan adventure with shopping, fine dining, and unexpected discoveries. A memorable journey filled with cultural experiences concludes as we board the Eurostar...
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...
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...