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Nov 13, 2022Liked by Pratik Chandak

Loved reading your post till the very end :) It's infused with inspiration, deep reflection and knowledge! So amazed on what you could do for more such travels abroad! I'll be curious when the next one is out - Shipra

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Cheers and thankful for your kind words! Hope to see your blog as well :)

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Nice post! Looking at the beer pics, looks like you could create a great guide to European beers!

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KUN here right? I don't recall that much to write a blog but ya, I can mention some of the best beers in each country. My favourite beer in Europe was at the Schneider Brauhaus in Munich - just the best and pic can be seen here.

And I found the UK to be a little disappointing in terms of beers. Bengaluru is better :P

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I feel the same way about Supermarkets! Survived (feasted!) on Sandwiches, Flavoured yogurt, and Chocolates on my Switzerland trip 😀 seeing the neatly kept and almost glowing fresh produce is a great experience 😁

Walking around observing locals in less touristy spots is the best way to experience European cities and towns.

I didn’t have a bad experience with Chinese tourist groups though - probably because they came on their dedicated tour buses wherever I went. They were part of the tourist site experience for me.

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I'm sure supermarkets will be even more important in Switzerland given how expensive it is :P

Absolutely agreed with point 2 - it frees you up mentally also so much.

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An entertaining post! Loved your observations on the economy of the UK, getting a taste of the local culture in supermarkets, and the entrepreneurial ideas. Keep 'em coming!

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Cheers and thanks as always!

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Amazing post. Could relate to things you mentioned about UK. Great and apt observations!

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Thanks Gagan. Great to know you could relate to some points given that you live there.

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Lovely post, Pratik. However, you can visit supermarkets and see people scooping dog poop here in Bangalore as well 😊. You indeed have a keen eye for observing such things !

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Thanks as always sirji. I don't live in Hindi societies for most of of life so I've not seen this :P

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