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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.

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Stockholm (Aug 14th - 17th)

Discovered an affordable Stockholm deal via Ryan Air, despite higher overall costs due to transfers; enjoyed city sights amid occasional rain in Gamla Stan and clear skies at Mills Garden. Despite...

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London 5days (July 29th - Aug 3rd)

Explored historic sites in London for five days, staying at Sampath's home; enjoyed the sights from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace. Visited Windsor Castle, Tower of London with KOHINOOR diamond...

Summer Heat - Picture by Reuters
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Heat wave of August

Paris endures an extreme 10-day heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C, causing power outages and raising concerns about climate change's impact on weather patterns. The city struggles without...

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Cantal

Explored Cantal's volcanic landscape and enjoyed homemade French cuisine in family-run hotel; later savored duck confit at Eiffel Bridge restaurant before returning home due to heatwave.

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Trip to Amsterdam (June 7th-9th)

Amsterdam escape: Art lovers revel at Van Gogh Museum and Albert Cuypmarkt. Dutch efficiency shines through city planning; asbestos closure prompts Rijksmuseum visit with audio tour, despite main...

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Visiting Paris a Desi Guide

Parisian escapades with Pamela include top attractions like Eiffel Tower and Louvre; essential tips: watch out for pickpockets, carry change coins. Stay in Latin Quarter or nearby districts—safe yet...

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Music @ Cite Universitaire

Exploring spontaneously in May-Paris: free concerts by student musicians on various themes fill the air as you enjoy melodies, but miss out on a grand Jazz program that ends around 9 PM. Discover...

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Purbayan and Satyajit

Jaya and her husband Purbayan's European tour culminated in a Parisian sitar-tabla concert, offering an unforgettable musical escape despite the city's Metro strike woes.

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Metro on Strike

Struggling through a French public transport strike, I navigated Paris on foot or bike amidst chaos—a testament to resilience in adversity.

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Second Titre De Sejour

Struggled French visa applicants face unexpected delays due to procedural changes; one couple experiences frustration and extended wait times despite completing paperwork on time. They learn that...

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Picnic with Ritu

Experienced meeting Ritu and other expats in Paris through her picnic, discovering the charming Parc-des-Buttes-Chaumont park amidst new friendships.