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Tag: Culture

Gallivanting in Mathura-Vrindavan
TravelUttar Pradesh

Gallivanting in Mathura-Vrindavan

WannabemavenDecember 24, 2015

On my first ever trip to Uttar Pradesh, I saw myself getting down at the Mathura junction railway station. It…

Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri
MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Celebrating the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri

WannabemavenDecember 13, 2015

I was randomly surfing the web one evening when I saw a picture of a temple in Jejuri covered in…

11 takeaways from my first trip to Hyderabad
TelanganaTravel

11 takeaways from my first trip to Hyderabad

WannabemavenDecember 4, 2015

Hyderabad had always fascinated me. While the city of Nawabs is rich in culture and history, there was also the…

My Stay at Prince Desert Camp, Jaisalmer – In the Middle of Nowhere
Hotel ReviewsRajasthanTravel

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…

History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple
Mumbai Travel GuideTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple

WannabemavenDecember 15, 2014

I visited Vajreshwari temple a couple of days back and was surprised to learn that the temple shares its history with…

Chinese Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India
Book and MoviesEntertainmentMumbai Travel Guide

Chinese Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India

WannabemavenDecember 5, 2014

India will get a taste of Chinese art and culture when Kunqu Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India for…

A visit to the Goa State Museum will leave you fascinated!
GoaTravel

A visit to the Goa State Museum will leave you fascinated!

WannabemavenJuly 13, 2014January 30, 2024

I am going to admit, I am a museum person. Getting to know culture, history, civilizations by strolling through exhibits,…

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…

Bhau Daji Lad Museum – Go there for the Renaissance Revival Architecture
Mumbai Travel GuideMuseums in MumbaiTravel

Bhau Daji Lad Museum – Go there for the Renaissance Revival Architecture

WannabemavenMay 16, 2014

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City museum is an integral part of Mumbai’s museum scene. It is the oldest museum…

Karla Caves, Lonavala – Architecture and Blind Faith Sightings
MaharashtraTravel

Karla Caves, Lonavala – Architecture and Blind Faith Sightings

WannabemavenMay 4, 2014

I have visited Lonavla a couple of times before, and hence, had already seen popular tourist spots like Bhushi Dam…

The Goan Odyssey – 5 Things to do in Goa
GoaTravel

The Goan Odyssey – 5 Things to do in Goa

WannabemavenApril 23, 2014

Most tourists have heard of Goa as a popular Indian holiday destination. Goa sees millions of tourists each year and…

Passive Observations in Gujarat
GujaratTravel

Passive Observations in Gujarat

WannabemavenFebruary 25, 2014

I have been a happy traveler since my road trip in Gujarat. Not only did I see some interesting off-beat…

Indian Theatre: The Vagina Monologues Review
Book and MoviesEntertainmentMumbai Travel Guide

Indian Theatre: The Vagina Monologues Review

WannabemavenJanuary 23, 2014

Vagina Monologues was a play originally conceived by Eve Ensler in 1996. Since its premier in New York city, the…

Ancestral Goa museum and Big Foot– Victim of its own concept
GoaTravel

Ancestral Goa museum and Big Foot– Victim of its own concept

WannabemavenJanuary 15, 2014

If you are bored of visiting Goa’s infinite beaches or if you are the type of person who enjoys visiting…

Vallarpadam Church, Kochi is home to an Interesting Folklore
KeralaTravel

Vallarpadam Church, Kochi is home to an Interesting Folklore

WannabemavenDecember 20, 2013

I was in Kochi on an official trip when I had a day spare until I headed back home. Thankfully, my…

Pushkar – My Experience with Priestly Thieves
RajasthanTravel

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
RajasthanTravelTravel itinerary

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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Hi. I’m Edwina. I founded Wannabemaven to share immersive travel stories and guides to make it easy you to travel. I hope you're enjoying my free travel guides. If so, would you consider supporting my work.



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