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We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 424posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feedto stay updated.

Travel

Swiss-Itenary, TGV and Gizmo

Experiencing Swiss travels via TGV: I upgraded my gear dreams to a Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX2 and an Apple MacBook, while sharing insights on train amenities for frequent flyers! Check out...

Food

Italian aroma

Discover the art of making Spinach and Ricotta Conchiglias, an Italian pasta dish that's as delightful to eat as it is intriguing in its creation. This culinary adventure draws inspiration from Hindi...

Food

Baking Bread

Baking French-style bread at home in Paris becomes an experiment of culture and flavor as one navigates through local boulangeries to create homemade loaves with regional twists using simple...

Travel

Taste of India @ Swiss

Discovering Swiss charm and unexpected Indian flavors: A blogger's journey through Switzerland reveals well-marked granite pavements, efficient trains, clean restrooms with electronic phone books—a...

Food

Green plate

Once averse to greens but now fond of them for healthy summer meals; I've embraced lightweight lettuce-based dishes that complement our weight loss goals without sacrificing flavor. Bon appétit...

Food

Date Walnut Brownies

Santanu's Date Walnut Brownies are an unexpected hit. A vegetarian recipe from Nicolas Graimes’ book brings together chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla essence, flour, dates, and nuts for a...

Travel

Shhh …. Silence Please

Santanu & Co's train journey turns silent when they unknowingly enter Switzerland’s unique 'silence compartment,' sparking an amusing tale about Swiss rail etiquette.

Travel

Swiss Memories Essential

Embark on a breathtaking journey through Switzerland's Alpine wonders—châteaux, boats, gateaux included. Capture its grandeur with video cameras; secure window seats to admire the views from trains...

Golden Pass Express
Travel

Golden Pass - Montreux

Embarking on a Swiss journey via panoramic trains from Interlaken to Montreux offers breathtaking views of the Alps, charming villages, and historic castles like Chateau de Chillon by Lake Geneva. A...

Travel

Glacier Express - 20th June

Embarked on an early Swiss city tour with Dada sculptures, we took a funicular ride before boarding the Glacier Express for breathtaking Alpine views. Despite crowded trains during midday lunch...

Hiking Mt.Rigi
Travel

Hiking Mt.Rigi - 22nd June

Experience Switzerland's majestic Alps from Mt. Rigi summit with panoramic views and charming cowbell sounds—a hike that exhausts yet rejuvenates! Discover hidden trails, serene lakeside vistas, and...

Mt. Jungfrau
Travel

Mount Jungfraujoch - 23rd June

A sunny journey from Zurich to Interlaken's cozy mountain retreat led us through stunning Swiss landscapes on our way up Mt. Jungfrau via Lauterbrunnen and the Eiger tunnel train ride, ending with...