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Category: Mumbai Travel Guide

Aarey Milk Colony, Mumbai – Green Oasis and a Dying Milk Factory
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Aarey Milk Colony, Mumbai – Green Oasis and a Dying Milk Factory

WannabemavenSeptember 27, 2014

Acres of lush greenery have been the rarest of rare sights in Mumbai. One such patch called the Aarey Milk…

Restaurant Review: Five Fat Monks, Bandra
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Restaurant Review: Five Fat Monks, Bandra

WannabemavenAugust 31, 2014

Editor’s note: This restaurant has shut down at the said location in Bandra It was Ganesh Chaturthi and a perfect…

Restaurant Review: Imbiss, Bandra – Meat Lover’s Paradise
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Restaurant Review: Imbiss, Bandra – Meat Lover’s Paradise

WannabemavenJuly 26, 2014

My aversion to crowded places often lets me skip popular restaurants. But Imbiss seems to be an exception. There’s something…

Weekend Getaways from Mumbai – Bassein Fort Is Seeped In History
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Weekend Getaways from Mumbai – Bassein Fort Is Seeped In History

WannabemavenJune 23, 2014

Come monsoons, Mumbai travelers start mapping down trek routes and landmasses where they can enjoy views of lush greenery. Right…

Bhau Daji Lad Museum – Go there for the Renaissance Revival Architecture
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Bhau Daji Lad Museum – Go there for the Renaissance Revival Architecture

WannabemavenMay 16, 2014

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City museum is an integral part of Mumbai’s museum scene. It is the oldest museum…

Prince of Wales Museum – The Best Museum Mumbai has to Offer
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Prince of Wales Museum – The Best Museum Mumbai has to Offer

WannabemavenMarch 31, 2014

I took a break from my Gujarat posts and visited Prince of Wales Museum two weeks back. This is my…

Sewri Fort and Sion Fort in Mumbai – Sorry State of Affairs
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Sewri Fort and Sion Fort in Mumbai – Sorry State of Affairs

WannabemavenMarch 13, 2014

As a 9 to 5 corporate slave, the only free time I get to explore new places is on weekends.…

B.Merwan – Mawa Cakes and more….
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B.Merwan – Mawa Cakes and more….

WannabemavenFebruary 22, 2014

[Last updated: 9 April 2017] The other day, I read an article carried out in a local newspaper about a…

Maharashtra Nature Park – From Dumping Ground to a Nature Pleasing Space
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Maharashtra Nature Park – From Dumping Ground to a Nature Pleasing Space

WannabemavenFebruary 17, 2014

It doesn’t take an expert to know that Mumbai is synonymous with congestion, noise and pollution. And yet in all…

Bird Watching at Sewri Jetty – Flamingos in Mumbai
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Bird Watching at Sewri Jetty – Flamingos in Mumbai

WannabemavenFebruary 9, 2014

Nature lovers and those complaining about Mumbai’s congestion have something to rejoice! Sewri – a neighbourhood towards South Mumbai, has…

Sahara Cricket Gaurav Point – Cricket Museum for a Cricket Crazy Nation
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Sahara Cricket Gaurav Point – Cricket Museum for a Cricket Crazy Nation

WannabemavenJanuary 28, 2014

UPDATE: THIS MUSEUM IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED Brihanmumbai Muncipal Corporation gives cricket enthusiasts a reason to smile. BMC along with Sahara…

Indian Theatre: The Vagina Monologues Review
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Indian Theatre: The Vagina Monologues Review

WannabemavenJanuary 23, 2014

Vagina Monologues was a play originally conceived by Eve Ensler in 1996. Since its premier in New York city, the…

Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves – Among Asia’s most visited parks
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves – Among Asia’s most visited parks

WannabemavenJanuary 11, 2014

[Last updated: 27 April 2017] Sanjay Gandhi National Park or Borivali National Park is among the most visited parks in…

Byculla Zoo – Visit before Vanish
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Byculla Zoo – Visit before Vanish

WannabemavenNovember 29, 2013

For every child, a visit to the zoo is always a fascinating experience. If you were born in the 80’s…

Nehru Planetarium – Mumbai Sightseeing
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Nehru Planetarium – Mumbai Sightseeing

WannabemavenNovember 27, 2013

Nehru Centre in Worli (Mumbai) is dedicated to Science, Space and Astronomy. Named after India’s first Prime Minister – Pandit…

Global Vipassana Pagoda – Meditation for Mumbai
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Global Vipassana Pagoda – Meditation for Mumbai

WannabemavenNovember 25, 2013

Global Vipassana Pagoda is an angelic structure constructed as a dedication to Buddha, his teachings and the monks who practice…

Vardhman Fantasy Presents "The Wonders of the World"
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Vardhman Fantasy Presents "The Wonders of the World"

WannabemavenNovember 24, 2013

Located in Mira Road (East) – Mumbai, Vardhman Fantasy is a theme park mainly targeted at kids and youth. It…

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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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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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