Life As Travellers
AAREY MILK COLONY – also known as the green lungs of Mumbai, is known for its lush greenery, tall trees, grasslands and rocky hills and various species of plants, birds, insects, butterflies and moths. It becomes a paradise in the monsoon with free flowing water streams, blooming biodiversity and enchanting woods with rare flora and fauna right in the middle …
There are times when we are uncertain where to travel. Or sometimes we do not get sufficient time to decide due to our frenetic week at the office. In a moment like these, we simply pack our bags and leave our homes in quest of a new place. For us, travel is not always about visiting a planned destination, but …
Every year, the town of BORDI gets decorated culturally to celebrate ‘THE CHIKOO FESTIVAL’– a two-day rural festival organized by farmers in Bordi and local Chikoo growers. The initiative which was started in 2013 by REWF (Rural Entrepreneurship Welfare Foundation) still remains a major attraction. This has boosted the rural economy by providing entrepreneurship opportunities in fields of tourism, art, …
If you are looking for a quick refreshing escape near Mumbai, then we have found one to add in your travel bucket. The region northeast of Mumbai is one of the most forgotten remote areas which makes for a rustic rural experience. A typical open countryside – VIKRAMGAD is the perfect quaint little town near Mumbai for a quick getaway. …
The rain is back again in Mumbai after a dry spell of over a month. And everything is full of life again. The Mumbai region endowed with rich biodiversity has an exciting mix of habitats that range from forests, grass, hills and lakes, beaches, mangroves and creeks. The forest cover of Sanjay Gandhi National Park has always been my treasured …
Looking to spend an ideal holiday near Mumbai? We explored a place, which we have fondly given a name ‘COCONUT JUNGLE’. The seashores here are dotted with coconut trees with small coconuts hanging in her thick foliage. The shore waits all day for the sun to turn red over the sea, turning the lanes of this tiny coastal village into a …
We enjoy trekking as we feel connected with nature and its deep solitariness. It gives immense happiness as we go looking for a wildflower in the woods, a plant growing in a rock, identifying a bird through its song, listening to the sound of a flowing stream and finding a way to it, or simply just listening to the whispering …
A rainy day relaxes and soothes our souls. And if you are at an altitude where clouds hang over the mountains, thickening mists envelop the trees, and melodious birds drift you away in the aroma of their song, you have experienced nothing less than ecstasy. We experienced one such ecstatic moment while hiking to the Panorama Point in Matheran. It …
THE LOCATION Sitting on the verandah of a homestay in a village in Konkan, relishing the organically grown rich flavored mangoes, time passes unhurriedly. There is nowhere to go, nothing to do, only sit back and relax and soak in the serenity and peace of this place. No wifi, and no link with the outer world, but still, there is …
Daman is not only about alcohol, nightlife, parties, and resorts. We have seen a beautiful side of this lovely enclave. The coastal town is home to a variety of historical monuments and some beautiful churches, which reflect the architectural skills of the Portuguese. Walking the roads of Daman is a sheer delight if you have an eye for photography, where your pictures will exhibit the history and marvels of the vintage old buildings