Journeys and destinations...

Düsseldorf has seven main Christmas markets and many small ones dispersed throughout the city. When I was new in Germany, I didn't know most of the dishes (except french fries 😁). I often overlooked the vegetarian varieties simply because the meat was highlighted more in the pictures or in the samples kept in front of the stall. Over the years, I understood what to look for and tried various dishes in the Christmas markets and thought it could be useful for someone new to Germany to know about them in advance. The aim of this is post is to familiarize the reader with the names. More information about the Christmas markets can be found on the city's official website:  https://www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en/our-top-events/duesseldorf-christmas-market/ . Many dishes have  eggs  in some form, either in the dough or in the sauce. It is debatable if eggs are vegetarian😀. I have considered them in this list as most of the vegetarians I know eat them  😇.  I ha

Skogafoss waterfall Iceland is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Due to the reach of the internet and the traveling bug caught by most of us it is on everyone's bucket list now. However before landing in  Reykjavík it is useful to be aware of a few things. The smell!!! The tap water in Iceland smells (A LOT) due to sulfur. From what I had read only the hot water is supposed to smell and not the cold water but in our rented accommodation even the cold water in the kitchen had a distinct smell. Nothing can really prepare you for the odor.  The water is heated  naturally  b y geothermal springs, pumped from the ground and  supplied directly to each home.  The locals swear by the health aspect of the pure water and highly recommend drinking it however I found it really difficult to get comfortable with the smell .  Icelandic air  smells as well although it is very pure and clean. The smell is stronger if you are near a geothermal plant or a natural spring like this

Prague Prague is the capital city of  the  Czech Republic  in Central Europe. The city has attracted large number of tourists in the recent years due to its vibe and affordability. The currency is the  Czech   Crown (CZK).   My aim for this blog is to give the information in short and if you find the point interesting then you can search for more details online.  What to do? Exchange money! First and foremost, exchange your currency and have some CZK with you. Educate yourself with the current exchange rate, best place for currency exchange and how much you will need approximately.  Take a tour! To truly appreciate a city and its growth, a little history lesson is very important! Even if the streets of Prague are alluring you to start exploring on your own, don't! Start with a  guided walking tour :) Let the tour guide familiarize you with the city, its culture, history and then you can start exploring on your own. Take a river cruise! A cruise on the riv

Provence  is the south-eastern region of France. It has a lot to offer and the highlights are the beaches (popularly known as the French Riviera ), the French side of the Alps mountains and the  Verdon Natural Regional Park. The French Riviera The 'French riviera' is the region with glamorous beaches on the south coast of France. We (me and my husband) visited Nice, Cannes, Antibes and Monaco . In these towns the beaches are the main attraction. There are mostly very few or no other typical sightseeing places like castles or museums like other touristy European  cities. Paradise  for sail boats and yachts Nice We landed at the Nice airport on 6th September 2019. We started the sightseeing by visiting the market in the Nice city center. I had read about a local vegetarian delicacy called Socca and directly went to the shop that sells it. It is made with chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Simple and delicious!  Socca and win