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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…

Food and DrinkGujaratTravel

AMUL factory visit, Anand – Mumbai to Gujarat road trip

WannabemavenFebruary 4, 2020

On Day 3 of my Gujarat road trip, the final stop was the AMUL Dairy factory in Anand. I was…

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…

Hotel ReviewsKeralaTravel

Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Kochi – A slice of paradise in Kerala (plus other things to do in Kochi)

WannabemavenNovember 23, 2019

Kochi – a quaint little town with tiny islands and peninsulas fringing the coastline of the Arabian Sea and brimming…

Food and DrinkInternationalThailandTravel

5 Wonderful Bars in Bangkok for Solo Travellers to Visit

WannabemavenNovember 20, 2019

There is a thriving scene for bars in Bangkok, with numerous bars in the Thai capital each having a charm…

Whoa! Delhi has a Sulabh International Toilet Museum
DelhiTravel

Whoa! Delhi has a Sulabh International Toilet Museum

WannabemavenNovember 15, 2019

I find thematic museums very interesting. So when I first read about the Delhi’s Sulabh Toilet Museum in the TIME…

InternationalSri LankaTravel

Why everyone is planning a trip to Sri Lanka

WannabemavenOctober 2, 2019

Sri Lanka truly has something to offer everybody – from golden beaches and national parks teeming with wildlife to exciting…

Food and DrinkHotel ReviewsMaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

An Authentic Maharashtrian Dining Experience in Pune

WannabemavenSeptember 8, 2019

Pune is known to have one of the best culinary scenes in the state. The land of the Marathas converges…

InternationalThailandTravel

4 best child-friendly activities in Thailand

WannabemavenAugust 4, 2019

Thailand is possibly one of the most enchanting countries you’ll ever visit. It has incredible beaches, endless forests, and crystal-clear…

Andaman and Nicobar islandsTravel

Baratang Island is the Andamans’ best kept secret

WannabemavenMay 27, 2019

The Andamans sets a dreamy picture for the intrepid traveller looking to get away from the city’s hubbub. The island…

DelhiFood and DrinkTravel

Delhi diaries: Majnu ka Tilla guide

WannabemavenApril 28, 2019

Like most big cities around the world, Delhi is a potpourri of people and cultures. Millions find their way into…

MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Visiting Bhilar book village in Mahabaleshwar

WannabemavenMarch 17, 2019

In the era of Kindle, would you visit a village dedicated to books? On the way to Mahabaleshwar over a…

GoaTravel

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…

TravelUttarakhand

Best places to shop in Mussoorie

WannabemavenMarch 9, 2019

Mussoorie is a beautiful Indian hill station, famous for its colonial charm, gorgeous churches and picturesque surroundings. Regardless of whether…

BooksTravel

My favourite travel books from around the world

WannabemavenFebruary 24, 2019

This post is updated as and when I read a new book. If you have any suggestions, feel free to…

David Scott trail – A trail through Meghalaya’s colonial past
MeghalayaTravel

David Scott trail – A trail through Meghalaya’s colonial past

WannabemavenJanuary 26, 2019March 7, 2024

Once lovingly called the Scotland of the east by homesick British officers during the East India Company rule, Meghalaya still…

Top five places to visit in Rajkot
GujaratTravel

Top five places to visit in Rajkot

WannabemavenJanuary 1, 2019

Located in Gujarat, Rajkot is a commercial city with a number of tourist attractions. It was the former capital of…

RajasthanTravel

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…

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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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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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