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My guide to eating local food in Jaisalmer
Food and DrinkRajasthanTravel

My guide to eating local food in Jaisalmer

WannabemavenJanuary 15, 2024August 20, 2024

Recently, I set out to explore Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, and the experience was just how it’s described in travel books…

Amritsar food guide: Best street food and where to eat!
Food and DrinkPunjabTravel

Amritsar food guide: Best street food and where to eat!

WannabemavenSeptember 1, 2023September 16, 2023

I rang in my 30th birthday in Amritsar. The city was long pending on my bucket-list. What was it about…

Jaunpur famous food that I tried and you should too!
Food and DrinkTravelUttar Pradesh

Jaunpur famous food that I tried and you should too!

WannabemavenJuly 11, 2023September 16, 2023

When I told my friends I am travelling to Jaunpur (and Varanasi), two of them gave me a list of…

Things to do in Shillong: Dylan’s Cafe
Food and DrinkMeghalayaTravel

Things to do in Shillong: Dylan’s Cafe

WannabemavenMay 14, 2023September 16, 2023

On a trip to Meghalaya, we discovered there’s a huge population in Shillong that are crazy fans of Bob Dylan.…

Where to find the best street food in Bohri Mohalla during Ramzan
Food and DrinkMaharashtraMumbai Food SceneMumbai Travel GuideTravel

Where to find the best street food in Bohri Mohalla during Ramzan

WannabemavenMarch 18, 2023September 16, 2023

As a foodie, every year I look forward to Ramzan. Four years after my last visit to Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali…

Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan
Food and DrinkMadhya PradeshTravel

Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan

WannabemavenMarch 2, 2023August 19, 2024

A night before flying down, I sat with a colleague who hails from Indore and made a comprehensive Indore food…

Exploring Street Food at Mohammad Ali Road During Ramzan
Food and DrinkMumbai Food SceneMumbai Travel GuideOffbeat MumbaiTravel

Exploring Street Food at Mohammad Ali Road During Ramzan

WannabemavenFebruary 23, 2023September 16, 2023

Boliye madam, kya lao? Bheja Fry, Bheja Masala, Gurda Masala, Kheeri Kaleji? I found myself at what is called a…

Nepal famous food you must try! (including the National food of Nepal)
Food and DrinkInternationalNepal

Nepal famous food you must try! (including the National food of Nepal)

WannabemavenMarch 20, 2022September 6, 2024

On a two-week backpacking trip across Nepal, I discovered there is more to the home of Everest than just trekking…

Kolhapur food guide and other things to see and do in the city
Food and DrinkMaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Kolhapur food guide and other things to see and do in the city

WannabemavenFebruary 4, 2022August 3, 2023

Until a while ago, a small outlet of Purepur Kolhapur restaurant in the suburbs of Mumbai was my window to…

A guide to Khasi cuisine of Meghalaya
Food and DrinkMeghalayaTravel

A guide to Khasi cuisine of Meghalaya

WannabemavenMarch 15, 2021December 10, 2021

I reach home, drop my backpack, look into the fridge. Mom has made pork sorpotel and I don’t feel like…

Food and DrinkTravel

Best Street Food Cities in India – Travel for Food

WannabemavenJune 27, 2020

One of my favourite things while travelling is to explore the local food scene in the region. I find it…

Food and DrinkGujaratTravel

AMUL factory visit, Anand – Mumbai to Gujarat road trip

WannabemavenFebruary 4, 2020

On Day 3 of my Gujarat road trip, the final stop was the AMUL Dairy factory in Anand. I was…

Food and DrinkInternationalThailandTravel

5 Wonderful Bars in Bangkok for Solo Travellers to Visit

WannabemavenNovember 20, 2019

There is a thriving scene for bars in Bangkok, with numerous bars in the Thai capital each having a charm…

Food and DrinkHotel ReviewsMaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

An Authentic Maharashtrian Dining Experience in Pune

WannabemavenSeptember 8, 2019

Pune is known to have one of the best culinary scenes in the state. The land of the Marathas converges…

DelhiFood and DrinkTravel

Delhi diaries: Majnu ka Tilla guide

WannabemavenApril 28, 2019

Like most big cities around the world, Delhi is a potpourri of people and cultures. Millions find their way into…

Book and MoviesFood and DrinkTravel

The best food films from around the world

WannabemavenOctober 3, 2018

A while back, I discussed the best travel films that will inspire you to globe-trot. I had the most fun…

My guide to Sri Lankan cuisine in 20 dishes
Food and DrinkInternationalSri Lanka

My guide to Sri Lankan cuisine in 20 dishes

WannabemavenDecember 18, 2017

I prefer to eat local in a new city. It’s one of my favourite things about travel. How interesting it…

Eating Feni Ice Cream in Goa
Food and DrinkGoaTravel

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…

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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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