Blog Posts

We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 422 posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feed to stay updated.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Travel

Mount Titlis - 21st June

Experience Swiss culture and cuisine at Mount Titlis with Indian flair! Enjoy cable car rides, snow in June, diverse crowd & local eats. Despite weather surprises, our trip was memorable adventure...

Travel

Relaxing Day - 24th June

A relaxing bike trip from Interlaken to Lake Brienz offers shade-lined lakeside escapades with Indian classical tunes for a tranquil retreat, despite an unexpected rainy return ride.