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Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience
MaharashtraMumbai Travel GuideTravel

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…

Complete guide for Scuba Diving in Goa
Goa

Complete guide for Scuba Diving in Goa

WannabemavenDecember 27, 2023January 28, 2024

On a balmy evening, I visited my dive shop in Candolim, a coastal village in North Goa. As I walked…

Day trip to Kolad: River Rafting experience and planning guide
MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Day trip to Kolad: River Rafting experience and planning guide

WannabemavenJuly 1, 2023September 16, 2023

As a Mumbaikar, we’re starved for weekend getaway experiences. I happened to read about river rafting in Kolad, a small…

Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset
Mumbai Travel GuideTravelTreks near Mumbai

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…

Goa

5 spectacular places to go trekking in Goa

WannabemavenMay 16, 2019

Goa has earned the reputation as one of the most happening tourist destinations not only in India but across the…

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…

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…

MeghalayaTravel

First impressions of Meghalaya

WannabemavenJune 4, 2018

So North East finally happened! My travel map got some pins in this region. We landed in Meghalaya – the…

InternationalSri LankaTravelTravel itinerary

A complete guide to backpacking in Sri Lanka

WannabemavenMay 19, 2018

Long post alert! A lot of people asked for my itinerary ever since I backpacked in Sri Lanka in November…

I ticked Bunjee Jumping in Rishikesh
TravelTravel itineraryUttarakhand

I ticked Bunjee Jumping in Rishikesh

WannabemavenMarch 25, 2018

2018 started on a good note. In January I was in Amritsar for my 30th birthday. In February, I was in…

Six amazing travel activities for families in India
Travel

Six amazing travel activities for families in India

WannabemavenSeptember 24, 2017

India is a vibrant and diverse country, although it doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves as a family-friendly destination.…

I finally tried Zoomcar and here’s what I think
KarnatakaTravel

I finally tried Zoomcar and here’s what I think

WannabemavenSeptember 2, 2017

Note: I paid for the trip and the review was conducted anonymously. Views are my own. Promise! For someone who…

Four people stories from Ganpatipule and other travel anecdotes
MaharashtraTravelwannabemaven Journey

Four people stories from Ganpatipule and other travel anecdotes

WannabemavenMarch 5, 2017

There’s an interesting quote by Nick Miller I read on the internet which I am going to use as the basis for…

Camping in the Satpura tiger reserve
Hotel ReviewsMadhya PradeshTravel

Camping in the Satpura tiger reserve

WannabemavenSeptember 11, 2016

Sunsets be like… “That’s it! I can’t walk anymore. I’m going to give up?” I thought several times while trekking…

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…

An Adventurous Rickshaw ride to Ajmer Dargah
RajasthanTravel

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…

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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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