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Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai
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Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai

WannabemavenAugust 18, 2024August 28, 2024

The planned city of Navi Mumbai is often seen as a residential surrounding. The township accommodates lakhs of people, some…

Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience
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Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience

WannabemavenJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Planned trips sometimes don’t go as expected. Unplanned trips, on the other hand, sometimes turn out to be the best…

A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai
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A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai

WannabemavenOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

On a bright Sunday morning, I decided to visit Mani Bhavan, Mumbai. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi resided in a quiet tucked…

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

Exploring Street Food at Mohammad Ali Road During Ramzan
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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…

Banganga – Mini Varanasi to immerse ashes in Mumbai
Mumbai Travel Guide

Banganga – Mini Varanasi to immerse ashes in Mumbai

WannabemavenMarch 15, 2022September 16, 2023

Banganga is a large freshwater tank surrounded by ghats and used to immerse ashes in Mumbai. According to mythology, Lord…

Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset
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Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset

WannabemavenFebruary 12, 2022July 12, 2023

Trekking is no easy feat, it takes stamina especially for non-trekkers like me. But the sweet joy once you reach…

RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai – Money on Display
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RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai – Money on Display

WannabemavenMarch 1, 2020

I have had to rely on my memory to write about my visit to the RBI Museum in Mumbai, since…

Visit Gilbert Hill in Mumbai before it’s too late!
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Visit Gilbert Hill in Mumbai before it’s too late!

WannabemavenJanuary 22, 2020

If you’ve grown up in the Mumbai suburbs, you’ve seen Gilbert Hill at least once.. It’s that standalone rocky outcrop…

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Matinees at Matterden

WannabemavenNovember 13, 2018

I’ve just returned after watching the 1975 classic – One flew over the cuckoo’s nest on a 70mm screen. Matterden…

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…

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.…

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…

History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple
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History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple

WannabemavenDecember 15, 2014

I visited Vajreshwari temple a couple of days back and was surprised to learn that the temple shares its history with…

Chinese Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India
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Chinese Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India

WannabemavenDecember 5, 2014

India will get a taste of Chinese art and culture when Kunqu Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India for…

The XVII Tea Room Bandra – Have Chai in Style
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The XVII Tea Room Bandra – Have Chai in Style

WannabemavenNovember 29, 2014

Editor’s note: This restaurant has shut down at the said location in Bandra I’ve decided to jot down my experiences…

Between Breads, Bandra: Bacon and Archie Comics is Quite a Combination
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Between Breads, Bandra: Bacon and Archie Comics is Quite a Combination

WannabemavenNovember 7, 2014

Note: This Review is skewed towards Bacon! Almost all dishes (except the vegetarian ones) at Between Breads Bandra have Bacon.…

The Last Bungalow of Seven Bungalows Survives
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The Last Bungalow of Seven Bungalows Survives

WannabemavenOctober 4, 2014

Ever wondered why Seven Bungalows is called Seven Bungalows? How did it get its name? Here is some interesting trivia…

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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
  • 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.
  • Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region.

We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience.

We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember.

The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail. 

Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again.

#Spain #spanishfood
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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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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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Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region.

We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience.

We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember.

The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail. 

Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again.

#Spain #spanishfood
Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region.

We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience.

We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember.

The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail. 

Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again.

#Spain #spanishfood
Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region.

We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience.

We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember.

The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail. 

Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again.

#Spain #spanishfood
Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region.

We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience.

We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember.

The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail. 

Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again.

#Spain #spanishfood
Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region.

We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience.

We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember.

The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail. 

Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again.

#Spain #spanishfood
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Sometimes I think about this plate of rabo de toro we had in Spain's Andalusia's region. We stopped in a town called Setenil de las Bodegas on our way from Málaga to Seville in southern Spain. The town is famous for its houses and cafés built beneath huge rock overhangs, so stopping for lunch there felt like part of the experience. We ordered rabo de toro - oxtail slow cooked for hours in red wine, vegetables, and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce becomes rich and velvety. Add a glass of vermouth, and that's a lunch I still remember. The dish traces its roots to Córdoba, where it was traditionally made with the tails of fighting bulls after a corrida, though today it's almost always made with beef oxtail.  Four days later, we drove down to Córdoba and ordered rabo de toro all over again. #Spain #spanishfood
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