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Category: Rajasthan

Lumba Rakhi for Bhabhi – A Marwari Tradition
RajasthanTravel

Lumba Rakhi for Bhabhi – A Marwari Tradition

WannabemavenAugust 1, 2024August 4, 2024

I was in office the following day after Raksha Bandhan when I noticed one of my female co-workers had multiple…

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…

Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan
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Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan

WannabemavenFebruary 26, 2023September 16, 2023

As much of a motorcycle enthusiast I might be, I never imagined that there would be a Royal Enfield Temple…

Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’
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Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’

WannabemavenFebruary 6, 2022July 16, 2023

One morning in January 2016, a friend and I were touring Chittorgarh Fort. We saw the Meera Bai temple, Rana…

Chronicles of Mewar – Chittorgarh day trip from Udaipur
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Chronicles of Mewar – Chittorgarh day trip from Udaipur

WannabemavenNovember 12, 2020February 25, 2021

The history of Chittorgarh has been etched in our minds. It was once a powerful seat of the Mewar dynasty…

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Visiting the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur

WannabemavenNovember 18, 2018

Also known as the ‘Blue City’, Jodhpur is home to some of the most magnificent pieces of architecture. Nestled at…

Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort inside out
RajasthanTravel

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…

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…

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…

An Adventurous Rickshaw ride to Ajmer Dargah
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An Adventurous Rickshaw ride to Ajmer Dargah

WannabemavenMay 27, 2014

On our 3 day backpacking trip to Jaipur, we decided to quickly cover Ajmer Dargah. One, the Dargah is extremely…

Pushkar – My Experience with Priestly Thieves
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Pushkar – My Experience with Priestly Thieves

WannabemavenDecember 10, 2013

Every city in Rajasthan has a tale to tell of its own, whether it is the blue houses of Jodhpur,…

2 Nights 3 Cities in Rajasthan: The Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar Leg
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2 Nights 3 Cities in Rajasthan: The Jaipur-Ajmer-Pushkar Leg

WannabemavenDecember 5, 2013

Have a weekend coming up or looking for a small holiday with friends or by yourself. Here is one of…

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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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