The Stay Plus Journal

Notes from the coast.

Slow guides, host-tested food lists, and seasonal notes — the things we'd tell a friend before they came down for the weekend.

2 July 2026 · 6 min read

A slow guide to Alibaug, minus the crowds

The ferry, the forts, and the quiet lanes most weekenders drive straight past — how to do Alibaug at half the pace and twice the calm.

24 June 2026 · 5 min

Sol kadhi that stops conversation, prawns straight off the boat, and the roadside stall worth the detour. The places our hosts actually send guests.

12 June 2026 · 4 min

Everyone chases the coast in winter. The people who know come to Karjat in the rain — when the hills go electric and the river runs full.

3 June 2026 · 5 min

Six friends want something different from three families. A short, honest checklist for matching the house to the people in it.

20 May 2026 · 4 min

Sol kadhi, bhakri, and a dozen small bowls in a specific order. A short field guide to the plate that defines this coast.

8 May 2026 · 6 min

There's a whole coast behind the sand. Half a day's worth of quiet detours for the weekend you don't want to spend only by the pool.