Archita Redkar

Part 2 –  Continuing our European journey, we found Budapest to be a remarkable blend of history, architecture, healing traditions, and warm culture. After Austria’s beautiful Christmas markets and glittering winter landscapes, we began the next leg of our journey—Budapest. This city has always fascinated me. Formed by the merger of Buda, Óbuda, and Pest in 1873, it is now a remarkable blend of history, architecture, healing traditions, and warm culture. Budapest is known for many things: its...

Europe’s centuries-old Christmas markets glow with a warmth that stays with you long after the journey ends. Traveling through Europe during Christmas—to Vienna, Prague, Strasbourg, Nuremberg, Budapest, Brussels, Cologne, and Berlin—remains an unforgettable chapter of my life. Wandering from market to market in December revealed each town’s unique celebration of the season. Twinkling lights, mulled wine, wooden stalls, and festive music created a timeless, enchanting atmosphere. Europe offers...

A visit to culturally rich Varanasi brought discoveries—food, history, rituals—but beyond all of it, the city touched something deeper within us. Varanasi had long been on my wish list—one of those places my heart wanted to revisit, this time with my family. When I mentioned it at home, my daughter’s eyes lit up, and soon the three of us decided on a winter trip. January is one of the best months to experience the city, so on the 15th, we set off, wrapped in crisp winter air and a calm,...