Are you thinking of a staycation in Mumbai? Generally, when we think of a holiday we always think of being far from our home. The core idea is to get away from all the chaos and stress and seek peace of mind. Hence, choosing a short holiday so close to home might not seem like a real holiday experience. However, that is only until you’ve tried a staycation in your city. To most Mumbaikars, the definition of a holiday is either a trip to one of the city malls, a movie date or head to the nearest hill stations like Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar. However, if you are looking for a different experience ..read more

Are you planning a trip to Suruchi Beach in Vasai? Spending an evening at the beach can be a great experience. Whether you are alone or spending quality moments with your partner being at the beach can be a great experience. It allows you to take a break from the hectic routine and find a moment to pause. (This is an updated version of the original 2017 post). One of the things most Mumbaikars would agree with me is that there are many beaches in the city. For instance, the Girgaum Chowpatty, the Worli Sea Face, Bandra Bandstand, Aksa Beach in Malad and the iconic Juhu Beach. While these beach ..read more

City Palace Udaipur is one of the best local attractions you should visit when you are visiting Udaipur. Popularly known as the City of Lakes, Udaipur is one romantically beautiful city which remains so close to our hearts. Sarah and I remember our trip so vividly that we still share some of our experiences when we share our Udaipur experiences. Obviously, when you are visiting City Palace in Udaipur you should give it a whole day. This is because the palace is so vast it will take you hours before you finish the tour. The overall architecture and design are massive and complex with so many sm ..read more

My introduction to Jaipuri Safa has remained one of the most memorable memories of my visit to Jaipur. In December of 2021, I and Sarah decided to head to Jaipur to celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary. To be honest, we had no plans for it until the last moment. However, we chose Jaipur, made our plans and went off. Being a travel blogger, I decided to research about Jaipur before the trip. I sat for hours at night skimming through various travel blogs, comments, forums, discussion boards, YouTube videos and even Instagram reels finding every minute detail that could help me make our Jaipur ..read more

Looking for the best honeymoon places in India for 2024? A honeymoon trip isn’t just another holiday trip but a celebration of your love and commitment. It holds a lot of significance because it offers newlyweds those private moments where they create lasting memories. Also, a honeymoon trip is an experience where newlyweds can just be together and look forward to a new life together. Different couples have different honeymoon goals and budgets. Hence, when you are choosing from the best honeymoon destinations in India you need to choose wisely. The best part about honeymooning in India is tha ..read more

Looking for the cake shops in Mumbai? If you are interested in top cake shops in Mumbai that have multiple outlets and do cake delivery in Mumbai you have come to the right post. Whether you need a birthday cake, an anniversary cake or you need a cake for Valentine’s day. You need to look for the best cake shops that can offer you the best deals. If you are in Mumbai you need to look for famous cake shops in Mumbai that would offer you the best cake designs and best cake flavours. This would ensure that you can impress your guests with the best cakes you can buy. For many of us, Monginis cake ..read more

Lonavala or Mahabaleshwar? Mahabaleshwar or Lonavala? Are you confused to choose from one of these places? If you are looking for answers you will find ample information below to help you make your decision. Over the years, these two hill stations have remained the most popular hill stations in Maharashtra. If you are looking for destinations for a weekend getaway close to Mumbai you can choose from these two. Also, if you are looking for weekend holiday places close to Pune these two are fairly good options. While both hill stations can offer you a great holiday experience, understandably, di ..read more

St Stephen’s Church Bandra is one of those churches that stands quietly tucked in one of the lanes of Bandra. The church is located on the same road just five minutes walking distance from the most famous church in Mumbai the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount a.k.a Mount Mary Church Bandra. Let me start this post with a confession. I’ve been to the Mount Mary Church Bandra several times in my lifetime. A few visits during my teenage days with my mother and later with Sarah. In all those visits, I’ve passed by St Stephen’s Church Bandra but I never had the thought to check it out. To be honest ..read more

Mount Mary Church Mumbai, officially known as the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount Bandra is the most famous church in Mumbai that needs no introduction. If you are looking for top churches in Mumbai you will never find a list that has no mention of this church. It is to Mumbai what Notre Dame is to Paris. While a lot is said and written about this popular church in Mumbai I decided to present this iconic local attraction in Mumbai my way. Considering the popularity of Mount Mary Church Bandra taking pictures is a bit challenging here especially when you visit on a Sunday. Located in Bandra ..read more

There is one famous church in Mumbai that sits quietly on the suburban coastline watching the time go by for the past 400 years and more. Mumbai has many religious places that overlook the Arabian Sea like the Haji Ali Dargah and the Mount Mary’s Basilica. However, this one barely gets the attention which is also one of the reasons why it is still standing. You’ll know the reason why I said so as you read further. While I was focusing on the Thursday Doors post for the blog, I decided to cover this popular church in Mumbai which has a history older than the Taj Mahal itself.  However, the ..read more