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Best places to celebrate Onam festival in Kerala
KeralaTravel

Best places to celebrate Onam festival in Kerala

WannabemavenAugust 3, 2024August 19, 2024

My first introduction to Onam is a tale from overseas while studying in Britain. It was a cultural gathering at…

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…

Aurangabad Itinerary for 3 Days – Weekend trip from Mumbai
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Aurangabad Itinerary for 3 Days – Weekend trip from Mumbai

WannabemavenFebruary 25, 2024August 19, 2024

It was an extended weekend during Holi and I quickly planned an Aurangabad trip. Aurangabad is great for history lovers.…

Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes
GoaTravel

Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes

WannabemavenJune 11, 2023September 16, 2023

I visited Goa thrice last year. This year, I visited Goa twice in a month. I keep getting asked ‘Why…

5 exciting reasons to travel to Thailand from India
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5 exciting reasons to travel to Thailand from India

WannabemavenMay 27, 2023September 16, 2023

Thailand Tourism has done exceedingly well to promote itself as a tourist destination. It has created a space in the…

Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan
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Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan

WannabemavenMarch 2, 2023August 19, 2024

A night before flying down, I sat with a colleague who hails from Indore and made a comprehensive Indore food…

Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan
RajasthanTravel

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…

Banganga – Mini Varanasi to immerse ashes in Mumbai
Mumbai Travel Guide

Banganga – Mini Varanasi to immerse ashes in Mumbai

WannabemavenMarch 15, 2022September 16, 2023

Banganga is a large freshwater tank surrounded by ghats and used to immerse ashes in Mumbai. According to mythology, Lord…

9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival
GoaTravel

9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival

WannabemavenFebruary 19, 2022January 30, 2024

Have you ever visited Goa during the Carnival? Trust me! There’s no other place you’d rather be. The annual 4…

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…

The history of the unfinished Bhojpur temple Bhopal
Madhya PradeshTravel

The history of the unfinished Bhojpur temple Bhopal

WannabemavenFebruary 3, 2022July 12, 2023

The otherwise nondescript town of Bhojpur in Madhya Pradesh is famous for the Bhojeshwar temple (or Bhojpur temple, Bhopal) built…

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…

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…

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.…

Who is Devi Ahilyabai and what is the history of Maheshwar town?
Madhya PradeshTravel

Who is Devi Ahilyabai and what is the history of Maheshwar town?

WannabemavenAugust 11, 2017

When I landed at the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar airport in Indore, I was curious to know who is Devi…

Memories of Chennai
Tamil NaduTravel

Memories of Chennai

WannabemavenJune 20, 2017

Not many think of Chennai as a city that has lots to offer to a traveller. The capital of Tamil…

An April of Arts
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An April of Arts

WannabemavenMay 1, 2016

I haven’t travelled to any place new in April 2016. It has been a conscious decision to slow down. One…

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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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