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More on Mumbai
In Mumbai, you find all sorts of contrasts. The very poor, dressed in thin gaudy saris walk next to the wealthy Mumbai elite who emulate western culture with tight jeans and dinner dates at American styled coffee shops. Opulent malls sit side by side with corner cafes and apartment blocks that look ready to fall [...]
In the Thick of Things
Before I arrived in Mumbai I had been given lecture upon lecture about the danger of scammers and dodgy dealers who will accost me as soon as I leave the airport. But, not only are there giant signs all over the airport telling you that you must not go with any taxi other than the [...]
Anything is Possible in India
After a long flight that was largely uneventful my mom and I arrive at Mumbai International airport. It is my first visit to India, and the start of 6 weeks of travelling. Not quite knowing what to expect, we walk down a maroon carpeted hallway. The air is musty and moist and we’re the only [...]