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Chasing Theyyam in North Kerala
KeralaTravel

Chasing Theyyam in North Kerala

WannabemavenJanuary 3, 2021August 4, 2023

Last year, I decided to spend the year-end in Kerala. The agenda was to watch a Theyyam in North Kerala.…

Trivandrum travel guide – What to see, eat and shop (plus weekend getaway ideas)
KeralaTravel

Trivandrum travel guide – What to see, eat and shop (plus weekend getaway ideas)

WannabemavenDecember 7, 2020February 25, 2021

Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum has many facets. The commercial nerve centre, a research and educational hub and a cultural…

Visit to Bhopal gas tragedy site – India’s worst industrial disaster
Madhya PradeshTravel

Visit to Bhopal gas tragedy site – India’s worst industrial disaster

WannabemavenDecember 1, 2020February 25, 2021

LateHistory is best experienced by visiting the actual place of the events and allowing one’s imagination to roam backwards and…

Chronicles of Mewar – Chittorgarh day trip from Udaipur
RajasthanTravel

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…

Raipur city guide – Things to do in Raipur, what to see and where to eat!
chhattisgarhTravel

Raipur city guide – Things to do in Raipur, what to see and where to eat!

WannabemavenSeptember 29, 2020February 25, 2021

Chhattisgarh is an unusual choice for a traveller. There is very little known about this region except that it’s *somewhere*…

Offbeat luxury hotels in India for a ‘staycation’ that are just a road trip away from your city!
Hotel ReviewsTravel

Offbeat luxury hotels in India for a ‘staycation’ that are just a road trip away from your city!

WannabemavenSeptember 16, 2020June 21, 2023

Covid-19 brought the world to a screeching halt. Travel has been the first to get affected and will be the…

Discover Gujarat’s Taj Mahal and other historical places in Junagadh
GujaratTravel

Discover Gujarat’s Taj Mahal and other historical places in Junagadh

WannabemavenAugust 31, 2020February 25, 2021

India surprises me like no other. There are stories in every nook and corner. I was on my way to…

Best time to visit Dawki River and Tamabil border in Meghalaya
MeghalayaTravel

Best time to visit Dawki River and Tamabil border in Meghalaya

WannabemavenAugust 29, 2020February 25, 2021

A lot of travel websites post pictures of the emerald green water at the Dawki River, aka Umngot River in…

How to plan your Golden Triangle Tour 3 days itinerary? | Sponsored by Leisure India Holidays
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How to plan your Golden Triangle Tour 3 days itinerary? | Sponsored by Leisure India Holidays

WannabemavenAugust 18, 2020February 25, 2021

The Golden Triangle India Tour is one of the most popular travel packages by domestic and international travellers. It is…

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

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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British colonizers in India that changed the course of India’s history

WannabemavenAugust 9, 2020April 22, 2021

It’s intriguing, even whimsical, to imagine what India would have looked like had the British not ruled us. But the…

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…

Visiting Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, New Delhi
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Visiting Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, New Delhi

WannabemavenJune 7, 2020

I happened to visit the Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum by chance. I was in Delhi to attend a conference and…

Five Mumbai weekend getaways under 250 KM
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Five Mumbai weekend getaways under 250 KM

WannabemavenJune 3, 2020

Road trips will make a huge comeback in the post Covid-19 world. Slowly but surely, lock-down restrictions will be eased.…

Andaman and Nicobar islandsTravel

Learning Diving in the Andaman Islands – Everything you need to know

WannabemavenApril 6, 2020

Want to learn Scuba Diving in Andaman Islands? Don’t know which course is right for you? This post will answer…

Experience Dubai in Luxury at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai
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Experience Dubai in Luxury at Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai

WannabemavenApril 1, 2020March 2, 2021

Dubai is undoubtedly the world’s fastest-growing city. It’s got everything a traveller seeks. From glittery skyscrapers, sweeping sand dunes, beaches,…

Hotels in Chennai: Vivanta Chennai, IT Expressway is perfect for your next business event
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Hotels in Chennai: Vivanta Chennai, IT Expressway is perfect for your next business event

WannabemavenMarch 22, 2020March 2, 2021

Chennai, formerly Madras, is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu. Cosmopolitan yet steeped in traditions, Chennai is…

GoaTravel

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…

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  • La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

It's the city's biggest annual festival, celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace. There's music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond Gaudí's monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 24–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
  • La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

Celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace, Barcelona’s patron saint, the city’s biggest annual festival takes over with music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond the Gaudí monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 23–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
  • Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
  • You voted for Part 2, here it is :)

Should I make this a series?
  • Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
  • Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
  • 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.
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

It's the city's biggest annual festival, celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace. There's music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond Gaudí's monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 24–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸 It's the city's biggest annual festival, celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace. There's music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade. We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond Gaudí's monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive. If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 24–27 September. (Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸

Celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace, Barcelona’s patron saint, the city’s biggest annual festival takes over with music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade.

We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond the Gaudí monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive.

If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 23–27 September.

(Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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La Mercè is one of the best reasons to visit Barcelona in September. 🇪🇸 Celebrated since 1871 in honour of the Virgin of Grace, Barcelona’s patron saint, the city’s biggest annual festival takes over with music, fireworks, street performances, traditional celebrations and the spectacular Giants Parade. We planned our trip around La Mercè and were lucky enough to catch the opening celebrations in the Gothic Quarter. It was such a fun way to experience Barcelona beyond the Gaudí monuments and see the city’s traditions come alive. If you’re planning Spain in September, save this one. La Mercè 2026 runs from 23–27 September. (Things to do in Barcelona, Barcelona in September, La Mercè Festival, Spain in September)
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Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.”

Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes.

What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
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Ahead of Tony’s release, here’s a travel moment that intersected with Anthony Bourdain. Bait Al Luban, the restaurant he visited in Muscat on his iconic show *Parts Unknown*, Season 9, Episode 8, “Oman.” Had to make a stop here to try some of the country’s most beloved dishes. What’s your Oman food recommendation🇴🇲🍲?
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You voted for Part 2, here it is :)

Should I make this a series?
You voted for Part 2, here it is :)

Should I make this a series?
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Should I make this a series?
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Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went.

Should I do a Part 2?
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Not everything Mumbai Foodie told me to check out was a hit. Here's a roundup of some of the places they recommended and how it went. Should I do a Part 2?
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Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? 

(Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
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Mid-year performance review of all the shady bars in Mumbai I visited this year. 6 months still left, where should I visit next? (Mumbai, Mumbai Bars, Mumbai local experiences, things to do in Mumbai)
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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!
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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!
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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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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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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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