Dinesh

The very next morning, despite feeling tired, I woke up at 5.45 AM. Not only on that day, but throughout my entire stay there, regardless of what time I went to bed, I would always wake up around 5.45 AM. This might be due to the long daylight hours in the area, as the sun rises as early as 4 AM. I decided to go for a morning walk with my colleagues, and during our 45-minute walk, we covered almost 70% of the city. It was a beautiful sight to see the historical buildings and streets illuminated by the morning sunrays, devoid of people. Early Morning Sun - Picture taken at 4:30 AM Near our hotel stood a majestic old building that seemed to carry a sense of legacy. Curious about its history, I inquired with the locals who informed me that it used to be an old post office building but had been converted into a shopping mall. A small portion of the building still serves as a post office. One of the many things we Indians can learn from the German people is their commitment to protecting an

As many of you know, I was in Germany for a week as part of my official trip. It gave me a lot of insights about Europe, the EU, and specifically about Germany. It was a wonderful week that I spent there. In this mini-series, I'll share the things which I had learned and observed there. I visited three cities: Karlsruhe, Braunschweig, and Berlin. In each city, I spent roughly a couple of nights and had the chance to explore Berlin a little more than the other two. I also traveled through other cities by train or bus and learned a few things along the way. What was my first reaction? Like anyone else, I too felt a little nervous and anxious before traveling. Even though I usually travel alone to many parts of India, this was my first international trip, and I was traveling alone. I became more conscious and observed even the smallest details around me to avoid making mistakes and not miss anything. My travel agent suggested to go with Qatar Airways, which required a connecting fligh