Blog Posts

We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 431 posts.

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Le vol

Struggling with luggs in Europe pre-India trip: excess baggage stress & lessons learned from Qatar Airways' generous allowance amidst a hectic move out of Paris!

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Souvenir

Friends in Paris gifted us with thoughtful presents reflecting our interests: cross-stitch projects for hobbies like coffee crafts; personalized items including an Eiffel Tower lamp, all adding to...

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Last days in Paris

Embarking on an adventurous move from Paris to Bombay sparks a journey of self-discovery, captured through meticulously curated photos and experiences. Despite the unexpected rainy August in Paris,...

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Door code

Parisians rely on personal codes to access apartments instead of phone numbers. Older buildings often use both guardians and door codes for security. The term 'just dropping by' is alien here due to...

Food

Making of Chocolate Charlotte

A blogger shares their homemade chocolate charlotte experience and Thai dinner at a restaurant with unique flavor harmony of sour, salty, hot, and aromatic tastes. They also showcase images from the...

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Pardey key Pichey

Dive backstage at Ritu Beri's fusion fashion show in Paris with friends; witness meticulous outfit changes amidst chaos—a memorable blend of friendship, learning, and style!

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Last Week

Last week: Movie marathons in Paris and running with bibs - blogger shares personal reflections on activities that bring joy amidst challenges faced by aspiring athletes back home. Discover classic...

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

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...