Plovdiv – The Bulgarian capital of culture

Plovdiv street Grafiti

Plovdiv – The Cultural Capital of Europe -2019 Plovdiv was rightly the European capital of Culture in 2019. The second-largest city in Bulgaria has been a part of history since eight millennials. From the signs of settlement as early as 6th millennium BCE to the Thracian and Roman era, the Byzantine to the latest Ottoman […]

Must see places in Veliko Tarnovo – Bulgaria

Ascension cathedral Tsarvetes Fortress

What do I see in Veliko Tarnovo? If you love art, history, culture or are an art connoisseur, Veliko Tarnovo in central Bulgaria is a must-visit tourist destination for you. The historical capital of Bulgaria settled along the Yantra river on three hills has everything to offer to travelers. It’s unique architecture, the art district, […]

Mountain Landscapes in Bulgaria

Pirin in black and white

Most beautiful mountain landscapes in Bulgaria Mountain landscapes in Bulgaria – scroll down if you haven’t seen them. From snow clad mountain ranges, pine forests, amazing beaches to healing hot water springs. A country in Southeast Europe with incredible cultural heritage and beautiful nature is less known as compared to other tourist destinations in EU. […]

Incredible India – The shifting sands of Talakadu

Vidyanatheshwara temple talakadu

Talakadu – Shifting sands of time A place lost in the shifting sands of time, shrouded in mystery and a curse which might have resulted in its current state, sounds interesting, doesn’t it? When I first heard of Talakadu, a town which was buried under sand in the middle of a perfectly viable agricultural region, […]

Incredible India – Carvings at Somnathpura

Carvings on wall somnathpura

Incredible carvings at Somnathpura Location and History Somnathpura, located about 35 km off Mysore, is a classic example of Hoysala architecture, which developed under the influence of Hoysala empire during the 11th to 14th century. The architectural style which peaked during the 13th century was influenced by the social, cultural and political events of the […]

Namdroling Monastery – The Golden Temple

Three golden statues

Namdroling Monastery – The Golden Temple at Bylakuppe Namdroling monastery, the golden temple, is a Buddhist spiritual abode. India is a country of diverse cultures and inclusiveness. It embraces people from different walk of life and religious faiths. But what is the end goal for all these people? To find the inner peace, be one […]

From an Indian Grandmas medicine bag

A photo of kadha, a herbal medicine

Indian home remedies against flu. In India, when you fall sick before you visit the doctor, the medication begins at home. It is the knowledge that has been passed down over the ages from mothers to daughters and to their kids. За да прочетете статията на български, можете да инсталирате плъгин Google Преводач от тук. May […]

Shiva – The almost human Indian God

Shiva linga at Hampi

Shiva – The Destroyer, Mahadeva and Nataraja Shiva – Is probably one of the gods from Hinduism that you have heard of. I have written an article on the myth of 33 million Indian gods before. It interests a lot of people to know how gods play a role in the lives of Indians. So, […]

Gokarna – The unknown beach paradise

sunset aum beach

Gokarna – The crown jewel of Indian beaches. When it comes to travel destinations in India, the first place that beach lovers would think of is Goa. With a Portuguese influence, good beaches and nightlife it has been the hotspot for travelers across the globe. As a local Indian, would I like to go to […]

Indian food demystified

hard Indian roti

Indian food. What defines Indian food? If I have to answer that question it might be like opening a Pandora’s box. In all probability I can possibly dedicate a whole blog to the diversity and nuances of Indian cooking. Down the line I will share some articles on specific dishes with their recipes which might […]