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For serious beach bums, Mumbai is nothing more than a stepping stone en route to the turquoise shores, delicious seafood and tropical vibe of Goa. However, you don’t have to travel so far south to enjoy serene sunsets and a day lounging on the sand. The coast surrounding India’s largest city boasts some of the…
Experience Mumbai’s Vibrant Festivals Mumbaikars don’t need much of an excuse to party. Whether it be a nationwide religious holiday or local church fete, events in the city are marked throughout the year with immense gusto, often drawing hundreds (if not thousands) of people out to celebrate together. Visiting Mumbai during frenetic festival time –…
Flamingos Take Over Mumbai During Lockdown Hundreds of thousands of flamingos are painting India pink as they take over a creek in Navi Mumbai during the lockdown. Since the 1980s, a large number of pink flamingos have migrated to Mumbai between the months of October and March for feeding. Visitors are made up of the…
Mary Ellen Mark: A Photographic Journey on Falkland Road Legendary photographer Mary Ellen Mark dedicated a significant part of her life to capturing the realities of sex workers on Falkland Road in Bombay. Despite facing harassment and intimidation, she spent ten years documenting their lives, offering a poignant glimpse into this often-hidden world. Despite being…
The Marvels of Mumbai’s Ceilings Mumbai, a vibrant metropolis, is a hub of architectural wonders. Among its most mesmerizing features are the ceilings of its iconic buildings, which reflect the city’s cultural richness and artistic flair. This article takes you on a visual journey exploring the ceilings of a selection of Mumbai’s most beautiful structures….
Discover Goa – A Tropical Paradise Ashvem Beach Ashvem Beach, Goa: India’s smallest state, Goa is a tropical paradise just an hour’s flight south from Mumbai. Although Goa is considered party central, the northern part offers a more relaxed atmosphere with the serene beaches of Ashwem, Mandrem, and Morjim. Cola Beach Cola Beach: This beautiful…
Mumbai’s Cocktail Scene Unique Offerings at MasalaBar MasalaBar, located in the trendy suburb of Bandra, captures attention with its molecular mixology, creating a theatrical atmosphere for cocktail lovers. Highlights from their menu include: MasalaBar’s Bollywood Bhang cocktail served in a skull glass with vodka basil dragon smoke. Signature Cocktails Bollywood Bhang: An eye-catching cocktail served…
Empowered Women of Mumbai In recent years, the city of Mumbai has witnessed a remarkable transformation, driven predominantly by a dynamic group of women who are tirelessly rewriting the rules of success. These trailblazers are not only challenging traditional beauty standards but also advocating for the creative community and addressing essential social issues. Redefining Beauty…
Experience Mumbai’s Rich Architectural History with iBestTravel Nikhil Mahashur knows Mumbai in detail. The cement face in the facade of Holland House, the corner minaret on Majestic Amdar Niwas, and the drainpipe gargoyles at Schoen House are just a few of the architectural treasures he expertly highlights. His passion for architecture crescendos from these details,…
Delhi vs. Mumbai: A Fascinating Comparison Should you go directly to Delhi or make your way to Mumbai instead? This engaging exploration reveals the allure of both Indian cities. India is life in all its frenetic, Technicolored, at-full-blast glory. Loud, chaotic, majestic, and photogenic, few destinations leave travelers as spellbound. Dive Straight Into Delhi Puneetinder…
The Ultimate Guide to Mumbai’s Nightlife Synonymous with Bollywood and home to India’s rich and famous, Mumbai may be known domestically as the ‘City of Dreams’. However, having undergone a nightlife revolution in the last decade, there are now fewer reasons to head to bed early here than ever before. Mumbai’s nightlife is now better…