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24 hours in Aizawl city: Mizoram tourist places to visit
MizoramTravel

24 hours in Aizawl city: Mizoram tourist places to visit

WannabemavenDecember 27, 2024December 27, 2024

I was backpacking through Tripura when I stumbled upon an incredibly cheap flight to Mizoram for 1000 rupees. In a…

Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai
Mumbai Travel GuideOffbeat MumbaiTravel

Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai

WannabemavenAugust 18, 2024August 28, 2024

The planned city of Navi Mumbai is often seen as a residential surrounding. The township accommodates lakhs of people, some…

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…

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…

Best Places to Visit in Silvassa: A Weekend Guide
Dadra and Nagar HaveliTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Best Places to Visit in Silvassa: A Weekend Guide

WannabemavenJuly 16, 2024July 21, 2024

Silvassa is an excellent weekend getaway from Mumbai. Here’s my account of the best places to visit in Silvassa.

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

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.…

Velas Turtle Festival: Dates, homestays & complete planning guide
MaharashtraTravelWeekend Getaways from Mumbai

Velas Turtle Festival: Dates, homestays & complete planning guide

WannabemavenFebruary 19, 2024February 29, 2024

A small coastal town in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra is home to the annual Velas Turtle Festival. India is…

My guide to eating local food in Jaisalmer
Food and DrinkRajasthanTravel

My guide to eating local food in Jaisalmer

WannabemavenJanuary 15, 2024August 20, 2024

Recently, I set out to explore Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, and the experience was just how it’s described in travel books…

4 Day road trip from Mumbai to Gujarat
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4 Day road trip from Mumbai to Gujarat

WannabemavenJanuary 10, 2024January 21, 2024

South Gujarat is very doable in terms of road trips from Mumbai. Here’s a 4 day road trip from Mumbai…

A corporate slave’s Kerala-Kanyakumari guide
KeralaTravelTravel itinerary

A corporate slave’s Kerala-Kanyakumari guide

WannabemavenOctober 5, 2023November 25, 2023

Only a corporate slave knows the importance of extended holidays. Leaves are a rare gift, so we pin the yearly…

A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai
MaharashtraMumbai Travel GuideMuseums in MumbaiTravel

A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai

WannabemavenOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

On a bright Sunday morning, I decided to visit Mani Bhavan, Mumbai. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi resided in a quiet tucked…

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi ~ Travel Guide
TravelUttar Pradesh

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi ~ Travel Guide

WannabemavenSeptember 15, 2023September 16, 2023

I was in Jaunpur to attend a friend’s wedding. As a side trip, I visited Varanasi, 60 km from Jaunpur.…

Amritsar food guide: Best street food and where to eat!
Food and DrinkPunjabTravel

Amritsar food guide: Best street food and where to eat!

WannabemavenSeptember 1, 2023September 16, 2023

I rang in my 30th birthday in Amritsar. The city was long pending on my bucket-list. What was it about…

Jaunpur famous food that I tried and you should too!
Food and DrinkTravelUttar Pradesh

Jaunpur famous food that I tried and you should too!

WannabemavenJuly 11, 2023September 16, 2023

When I told my friends I am travelling to Jaunpur (and Varanasi), two of them gave me a list of…

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…

10 Hotels in India with great views for every type of traveler
Hotel ReviewsTravel

10 Hotels in India with great views for every type of traveler

WannabemavenJune 21, 2023September 16, 2023

I’ve been extensively travelling around India since 2013. Many of my memorable trips have to do with the places I…

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…

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  • The coziest corner in Landour. @lavillabethany was our home on the hills ⛰️

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  • Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

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  • Chembur's kulcha game quite strong💪

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#mumbai #mumbaifoodie #mumbaistreetfood #kulcha #mumbaifood #foodwriter #foodreel
  • Fitness goals ✅

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  • Four days of backpacking🎒 through Manipur, and here’s everything I had:

– Yu: local rice liquor, usually homemade and shared in small sips. Very potent!🌾🥃
- Manipuri Fish thali: sticky rice with local fish curry, fermented fish chutney, local greens, and seasonal vegetables. Manipuris eat a lot of freshwater fish.🐟
– Eromba: a spicy mix of boiled veggies and fermented fish, served as a side. 🎣🥬
– Lal cha: Manipuri red tea, brewed without milk, with a hint of lemon.🍵
– Khajing bora: crispy shrimp pakoras popular in local markets (Mother's market) and roadside dhabas🍤
– Chak-Hao Kheer (Black rice pudding): made from sticky black rice native to Manipur.🍮
– Chicken curry with rice: wholesome, homestyle with local herbs. Very pungent!🧆

Plus found Chang Thailand beer🍺 and Vietnamese coffee☕ in Imphal's growing cafe scene. 

Save it for your trip to Manipur!

(Manipur, manipur travel, manipur food, india travel, travel writer from India, Manipur food guide, Manipur travel guide)
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Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
Just published a new story on Laos🇱🇦 — a country that usually flies under the radar in Southeast Asia, but honestly, is a hidden gem if you love slow, meaningful travel. I spent a week backpacking across Laos and put together a guide for Travel + Leisure Asia, packed with all the little finds and slow moments that will make you fall in love with the place.

#laos #travel #laostravel #laosguide #laostourism #traveladdict #travelblogger #travelwriter
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Four days of backpacking🎒 through Manipur, and here’s everything I had: – Yu: local rice liquor, usually homemade and shared in small sips. Very potent!🌾🥃 - Manipuri Fish thali: sticky rice with local fish curry, fermented fish chutney, local greens, and seasonal vegetables. Manipuris eat a lot of freshwater fish.🐟 – Eromba: a spicy mix of boiled veggies and fermented fish, served as a side. 🎣🥬 – Lal cha: Manipuri red tea, brewed without milk, with a hint of lemon.🍵 – Khajing bora: crispy shrimp pakoras popular in local markets (Mother's market) and roadside dhabas🍤 – Chak-Hao Kheer (Black rice pudding): made from sticky black rice native to Manipur.🍮 – Chicken curry with rice: wholesome, homestyle with local herbs. Very pungent!🧆 Plus found Chang Thailand beer🍺 and Vietnamese coffee☕ in Imphal's growing cafe scene. Save it for your trip to Manipur! (Manipur, manipur travel, manipur food, india travel, travel writer from India, Manipur food guide, Manipur travel guide)
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