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Category: Goa

Complete guide for Scuba Diving in Goa
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Complete guide for Scuba Diving in Goa

WannabemavenDecember 27, 2023January 28, 2024

On a balmy evening, I visited my dive shop in Candolim, a coastal village in North Goa. As I walked…

Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes
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Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes

WannabemavenJune 11, 2023September 16, 2023

I visited Goa thrice last year. This year, I visited Goa twice in a month. I keep getting asked ‘Why…

Safa Masjid is Goa’s Oldest Mosque
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Safa Masjid is Goa’s Oldest Mosque

WannabemavenMarch 11, 2022September 16, 2023

“This is also a monument. Do you want to check, Edwina?” On my way to the Sahakari Spice Plantation in…

9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival
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9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival

WannabemavenFebruary 19, 2022January 30, 2024

Have you ever visited Goa during the Carnival? Trust me! There’s no other place you’d rather be. The annual 4…

Places to visit from Goa by bike
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Places to visit from Goa by bike

WannabemavenFebruary 12, 2022June 11, 2023

Goa is a popular tourist destination that is known for its beautiful beaches, amazing nightlife, and scenic landscapes. But why…

Miraculous Cross, Anjuna – I found another Miraculous Cross in Goa
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Miraculous Cross, Anjuna – I found another Miraculous Cross in Goa

WannabemavenAugust 14, 2020

As a place of my ancestral roots, I have visited Goa more times than I can count. The beaches are…

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The best museums in Goa for the culture-vulture

WannabemavenMarch 5, 2020

Goa’s has a coastline dotted with endless beaches that are a paradise for city-weary people. However, it would be grossly…

Goa

5 spectacular places to go trekking in Goa

WannabemavenMay 16, 2019

Goa has earned the reputation as one of the most happening tourist destinations not only in India but across the…

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Guide to Dudhsagar waterfall

WannabemavenMarch 13, 2019

Goa is a haven for beach lovers. But there are many other places to visit in Goa that make for…

Offbeat Goa: Reis Magos Fort restored to charm
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Offbeat Goa: Reis Magos Fort restored to charm

WannabemavenApril 9, 2018

It’s unlikely to find Reis Magos Fort on a tourist’s wish-list of things to do in Goa. This partially works…

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…

Visit Naval Aviation Museum Goa
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Visit Naval Aviation Museum Goa

WannabemavenNovember 19, 2014

Once again, I landed in Goa for a week long sojourn during the auspicious festival of lights. The trip was…

Palolem Beach – Lots To See In South Goa’s Most Commercial Beach
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Palolem Beach – Lots To See In South Goa’s Most Commercial Beach

WannabemavenOctober 30, 2014

After over 10 cancelled plans, I finally made it to the Palolem Beach. Having heard so much about its powdery…

A visit to the Goa State Museum will leave you fascinated!
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A visit to the Goa State Museum will leave you fascinated!

WannabemavenJuly 13, 2014January 30, 2024

I am going to admit, I am a museum person. Getting to know culture, history, civilizations by strolling through exhibits,…

The Goan Odyssey – 5 Things to do in Goa
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The Goan Odyssey – 5 Things to do in Goa

WannabemavenApril 23, 2014

Most tourists have heard of Goa as a popular Indian holiday destination. Goa sees millions of tourists each year and…

Ancestral Goa museum and Big Foot– Victim of its own concept
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Ancestral Goa museum and Big Foot– Victim of its own concept

WannabemavenJanuary 15, 2014

If you are bored of visiting Goa’s infinite beaches or if you are the type of person who enjoys visiting…

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24/28 states 🇮🇳 19 Countries 🌍 Collecting stories from places you've not heard of. Sometimes I write about them.
  • Coastal Karnataka is supremely underrated. Karwar, Gokarna, Kumta, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Maravanthe... I can go on and on.

#karnataka #travel #traveller #beach #beachlife #karnatakatourism #indiantravelblogger #travelblog #travelwriter #incredibleindia
  • My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
  • It was an early start to Sunday🌻

• Kheema pav at Hotel Fountain
• (Cheap) sneakers at Nike & Puma factory outlets
• Slow lunch at Smokehouse Deli

#travel #mumbai #travel #mumbaikar #mumbaidiaries #mumbaitravel #traveller #travelblog #indiantravelblogger
  • Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
  • I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
  • Lhasa, Tibet was never on my bucket list but life had other plans. And today it remains one of the remotest corners of the world I've been to💙

#lhasa #tibet #tibetan #lhasalovers #travel #traveller #worldtravel #indiantravelblogger #globetrotter
  • With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
  • Above the bustle of Mussoorie, Landour is a quiet, colonial-era cantonment area where time slows down and every bend smells of pine. It’s a small, walkable town — wonderfully preserved — which also means there are only a handful of places to stay.

And while many properties may say “Landour,” they’re often closer to (or actually in) Mussoorie which is not quite the same vibe.

Here are a few stays that are truly in Landour - perfect for a two-night stay👇
🏡 La Villa Bethany (where we stayed)
🌲 Devdar Woods
🪵 Rokeby Manor
☀️ Light of Landour
🛖 Doma’s Inn

Bookmark this for your next quiet mountain escape.

#landour #travel #uttarakhand #traveller #mussoorie #landourdiaries #uttarakhandtourism
  • Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

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Coastal Karnataka is supremely underrated. Karwar, Gokarna, Kumta, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Maravanthe... I can go on and on. #karnataka #travel #traveller #beach #beachlife #karnatakatourism #indiantravelblogger #travelblog #travelwriter #incredibleindia
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My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
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My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. #travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
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It was an early start to Sunday🌻 • Kheema pav at Hotel Fountain • (Cheap) sneakers at Nike & Puma factory outlets • Slow lunch at Smokehouse Deli #travel #mumbai #travel #mumbaikar #mumbaidiaries #mumbaitravel #traveller #travelblog #indiantravelblogger
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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️ #May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
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I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
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I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven. Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful. In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity. #travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
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Lhasa, Tibet was never on my bucket list but life had other plans. And today it remains one of the remotest corners of the world I've been to💙 #lhasa #tibet #tibetan #lhasalovers #travel #traveller #worldtravel #indiantravelblogger #globetrotter
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With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
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With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. #Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
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Above the bustle of Mussoorie, Landour is a quiet, colonial-era cantonment area where time slows down and every bend smells of pine. It’s a small, walkable town — wonderfully preserved — which also means there are only a handful of places to stay. And while many properties may say “Landour,” they’re often closer to (or actually in) Mussoorie which is not quite the same vibe. Here are a few stays that are truly in Landour - perfect for a two-night stay👇 🏡 La Villa Bethany (where we stayed) 🌲 Devdar Woods 🪵 Rokeby Manor ☀️ Light of Landour 🛖 Doma’s Inn Bookmark this for your next quiet mountain escape. #landour #travel #uttarakhand #traveller #mussoorie #landourdiaries #uttarakhandtourism
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Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
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Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course. Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes. Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay. Swipe to see what made its way back home with me. #landour #uttarakhand [Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
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