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I had just gotten married and was all set to visit different countries in Europe. My husband had to attend a conference in Brno, so we decided to spend our honeymoon in Czech Republic. Tram stop at Liberty square Brno is a small city near Prague , Czech Republic. We went there in February 2016 during winter. It was really cold for me as I come from a tropical country. Leather jacket did not satiate the purpose. On the way to Liberty Square from my hotel, there were several show rooms and restaurants and bars. We managed to buy a winter coat from Mango, at a very economical price, economical compared to Luxembourg. Since we were converting Euros to Koruna, everything seemed a little cheaper in Czech, especially Brno. When my husband was at his conference, I explored the city on my own a little. I visited Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul and took a 30 Kc ticket to the terrace. A panoramic view of the city under the sun from the lonely terrace filled my eyes complete...

My husband's Luxembourgish friend, Pascal, came home to pick us up. He invited us over to his place in Berdorf. He had a large farm and a huge cheese factory. En route we visited a charming waterfall which is on the Mullerthal hike trail. I have already been on this hike with my husband and his friend so we didn't hike this time, especially since we were with my in-laws. We simply enjoyed the waterfalls and the absorbed the greenery. Pascal, My hubby, me, my mother in law Schiessentumpel Waterfalls We headed to his house straight from here, a 40 minute drive from Luxembourg city centre. They make goat cheese, cheese from cow and other dairy products. We had fun feeding the goats and patting the cows. Pascal had named his cows. He introduced us to his cute cows one by one as we walked through the factory where they milked the cows using machines. He demonstrated how the cows were lured to milking partition, how they were inseminated and how the...

A last minute plan to meet the most famous and worshiped deity is not what a normal person would do. But I guess we are crazy that way. We had been putting off going to Tirupati for a long time now and we decided enough was enough. I booked tickets to and from Tirupati for the Saturday. We later came to know how disastrous it was. My dad had arranged for a room in Ahobila Mutt right behind the temple so as for the stay, there was no problem. But that was the least of the worries. Getting darshan from Lord Srinivasa at Tirupati is more difficult than seeing the Lord Himself in person. Everyone including my cook, said that we may have to wait for 16 hours in Sarva Darshan (free tickets) or 8 hours for Special Darshsan (Rs. 300 per ticket). But the catch was, special darshan has limited tokens and it was full till June. I didn't want to wait till June. My dad told me that it was some special day so it would be next to impossible to get darshan on a Saturday. But we were determine...

The now city of pity Was once spared for her beauty. Roads are littered and dirty, In our very own love city. Attracts people with art and elegance, To love, paint, write or dance, The unfortunate don't stand a chance, In the capital of France. Take the subway to reach the tower Along the way there is filth and poor; A place where racism and fanatics bower It is none other than the Eiffel tower. Climb to Monmartre and enjoy the view Of the dancers and Strippers of Pigalle rue; Selfie with Mona Lisa marks the cue To check-in at Versailles, as it is long overdue. Elite, shopping, fashion and fame, Chime with Champs-Élysées' name. Two centuries to build Notre-Dame? Oh, and how? That's a blessed shame.