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My first time at a travel hostel – The Hosteller
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My first time at a travel hostel – The Hosteller

WannabemavenAugust 21, 2016

Three years into travel blogger, one would have expected me to stay at a travel hostel already. But it didn’t…

Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort inside out
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Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort inside out

WannabemavenJuly 25, 2016

I was on a solo trip to Agra and Jodhpur, when I found myself at the Agra Cantt railway station reading…

A fleeting conversation in Kalga, Himachal
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A fleeting conversation in Kalga, Himachal

WannabemavenJuly 15, 2016

I was reading Mark Tully’s No Full Stops in India on an evening in Kalga village while bacpacking in the…

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Visiting the world's three most famous monuments in Agra

WannabemavenJune 27, 2016

Somewhere in the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, I was sitting outside my tent and chatting with fellow campers…

Luxury Hotels in Bhopal: Jehan Numa Retreat Review
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Luxury Hotels in Bhopal: Jehan Numa Retreat Review

WannabemavenMay 24, 2016

I had returned from one of the toughest treks I’ve done in my life. My head was high in pride…

An April of Arts
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An April of Arts

WannabemavenMay 1, 2016

I haven’t travelled to any place new in April 2016. It has been a conscious decision to slow down. One…

Visiting a hi-tech biographical museum in Pune
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Visiting a hi-tech biographical museum in Pune

WannabemavenFebruary 6, 2016

When my plan to play paintball at Della Adventures didn’t work out, I drove down to Pune from Lonavla. Looking…

How I planned a trip to Udaipur in 8k
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How I planned a trip to Udaipur in 8k

WannabemavenJanuary 23, 2016

Much like the last year, I set out to visit a new city on the first day of 2016. Udaipur…

In search of the Nagla Bunder Fort, Thane and an unexpected discovery
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In search of the Nagla Bunder Fort, Thane and an unexpected discovery

WannabemavenDecember 29, 2015

It was a while since I rode the bike so I did a short road trip to Ghodbunder last week.…

Gallivanting in Mathura-Vrindavan
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Gallivanting in Mathura-Vrindavan

WannabemavenDecember 24, 2015

On my first ever trip to Uttar Pradesh, I saw myself getting down at the Mathura junction railway station. It…

Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
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Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri

WannabemavenDecember 13, 2015

I was randomly surfing the web one evening when I saw a picture of a temple in Jejuri covered in…

11 takeaways from my first trip to Hyderabad
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11 takeaways from my first trip to Hyderabad

WannabemavenDecember 4, 2015

Hyderabad had always fascinated me. While the city of Nawabs is rich in culture and history, there was also the…

Beach Hopping in Maharashtra
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Beach Hopping in Maharashtra

WannabemavenNovember 6, 2015

The one thing Maharashtra must be thankful for is the Arabian Sea. Western Maharashtra is blessed with a wonderful coastline…

A Dash of Luxury in Panchgani
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A Dash of Luxury in Panchgani

WannabemavenOctober 25, 2015

In 2009, when I visited Panchgani for the first time, I was certain that this is a perfect weekend getaway…

Eating Feni Ice Cream in Goa
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Eating Feni Ice Cream in Goa

WannabemavenOctober 4, 2015

I was in Goa for an extended weekend in September 2015 when I got a tip-off from a friend about…

My Stay at Prince Desert Camp, Jaisalmer – In the Middle of Nowhere
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My Stay at Prince Desert Camp, Jaisalmer – In the Middle of Nowhere

WannabemavenJune 17, 2015

Everything happens for the best. No really! Earlier this year, we planned a new year’s getaway to the Rann of…

7 Budget Restaurants in Andheri East for Corporate Lunch
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7 Budget Restaurants in Andheri East for Corporate Lunch

WannabemavenMay 12, 2015

So you work in Andheri East? You are here on a sales call? You have a meeting in this area? If…

Sula Vineyards Tour – Day Trip from Mumbai
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Sula Vineyards Tour – Day Trip from Mumbai

WannabemavenJanuary 31, 2015

I’ve been planning a trip to Sula Vineyards since time immemorial. Sula Vineyards is quite versatile a location – Perfect…

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  • Bye bye zee 5 it was NOT nice knowing you. Hope you're in better shape for the next World Cup!
  • Malsej Ghat gets all the attention, but 150 km from Mumbai lies another monsoon escape that's just as rewarding.

Welcome to Dabhosa Waterfalls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls near Mumbai and an easy monsoon road trip through the lush Maharashtra countryside. The drive itself is half the experience, with winding roads, emerald green fields, forested hills and villages that come alive during the rains.

If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Mumbai or the perfect monsoon drive in Maharashtra, this is one to add to your list.

Would you take this road trip?

#DabhosaWaterfalls #WaterfallsNearMumbai #MonsoonRoadTrip #MaharashtraCountryside #WeekendGetaway RoadTripIndia ExploreMaharashtra MonsoonInMaharashtra NatureLovers IncredibleIndia
  • This is Khao nom krok, one of the most popular street snacks in Laos 🇱🇦 in Southeast Asia. The moment I saw it, I couldn't help but think of paniyaram.

Both are cooked in the same kind of mould, both have that perfectly round shape with a crisp outside and soft centre, and both are best eaten hot off the pan.

But that's where the similarities end. Paniyaram is usually made with fermented rice🌾 and lentil batter and is mostly savoury. Khao nom krok is made with rice flour and coconut milk🥥, so it's creamy, slightly sweet, and almost custard-like inside.

Travel has a funny way of making the unfamiliar feel familiar.
  • Malsej Ghat during monsoons? Sure. But have you visited Dabhosa Waterfalls? At 150km, it's comfortably a day trip from Mumbai, and the perfect time to visit during the monsoons.
  • What a motherfucking challenging year. But six months still left✌️💪
  • Not every rain needs a trek. ☔🌊

If you're looking for a Mumbai monsoon getaway, skip the usual waterfall trail and head to Manori Beach instead. Close to Mumbai, quieter in the rains, and every bit as beautiful.

We drove down via Mira Bhayandar Road, but you can also take the ferry from Marve, Malad. Either way, it's one of the easiest weekend getaways from Mumbai.
  • Same time last year. Monsoon Goa road trip hits differently🏝️ 

Road trip or just fly 🙈
  • If you live in Mumbai, your next weekend getaway is closer than you think. We travelled just 45 minutes to get here, and the views were as good as Alibagh. 

Location: Aksa Beach, Malad.

[Mumbai weekend getaway, mumbai getaway, beach getaway, road trips from Mumbai, weekend getaway]
  • How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
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Malsej Ghat gets all the attention, but 150 km from Mumbai lies another monsoon escape that's just as rewarding. Welcome to Dabhosa Waterfalls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls near Mumbai and an easy monsoon road trip through the lush Maharashtra countryside. The drive itself is half the experience, with winding roads, emerald green fields, forested hills and villages that come alive during the rains. If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Mumbai or the perfect monsoon drive in Maharashtra, this is one to add to your list. Would you take this road trip? #DabhosaWaterfalls #WaterfallsNearMumbai #MonsoonRoadTrip #MaharashtraCountryside #WeekendGetaway RoadTripIndia ExploreMaharashtra MonsoonInMaharashtra NatureLovers IncredibleIndia
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This is Khao nom krok, one of the most popular street snacks in Laos 🇱🇦 in Southeast Asia. The moment I saw it, I couldn't help but think of paniyaram. Both are cooked in the same kind of mould, both have that perfectly round shape with a crisp outside and soft centre, and both are best eaten hot off the pan. But that's where the similarities end. Paniyaram is usually made with fermented rice🌾 and lentil batter and is mostly savoury. Khao nom krok is made with rice flour and coconut milk🥥, so it's creamy, slightly sweet, and almost custard-like inside. Travel has a funny way of making the unfamiliar feel familiar.
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Malsej Ghat during monsoons? Sure. But have you visited Dabhosa Waterfalls? At 150km, it's comfortably a day trip from Mumbai, and the perfect time to visit during the monsoons.
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Malsej Ghat during monsoons? Sure. But have you visited Dabhosa Waterfalls? At 150km, it's comfortably a day trip from Mumbai, and the perfect time to visit during the monsoons.
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What a motherfucking challenging year. But six months still left✌️💪
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Not every rain needs a trek. ☔🌊 If you're looking for a Mumbai monsoon getaway, skip the usual waterfall trail and head to Manori Beach instead. Close to Mumbai, quieter in the rains, and every bit as beautiful. We drove down via Mira Bhayandar Road, but you can also take the ferry from Marve, Malad. Either way, it's one of the easiest weekend getaways from Mumbai.
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Same time last year. Monsoon Goa road trip hits differently🏝️ Road trip or just fly 🙈
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If you live in Mumbai, your next weekend getaway is closer than you think. We travelled just 45 minutes to get here, and the views were as good as Alibagh. Location: Aksa Beach, Malad. [Mumbai weekend getaway, mumbai getaway, beach getaway, road trips from Mumbai, weekend getaway]
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How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João.

Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
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How a small vado in Goa celebrates São João. Not the massy, Goa tourism-sponsored São João festivities that have come to define Siolim in North Goa. But a small neighbourhood within Siolim village, where ancestral chapel traditions are still held dear and the feast remains a community affair rather than a spectacle.
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