An Indian expat in the Netherlands, Arwa Lokhandwala is a freelance writer. A voracious reader, a curious traveller,

and an amateur photographer she writes for NileGuide, PocketCultures and Europe a la carte. She loves people,colours, festivals, and cultures and has been featured on the Lonely Planet.

Read about her expat tales and travel adventures on

Orangesplaash at orangesplaash.blogspot.com

or connect on twitter @arwalokhandwala

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