My parents arrived in Mumbai a week ago. Its been almost 18 months since we have been together, and so they are having an extended visit for a few months with me. Its been really lovely having them around, I
Sometimes A Girl Just Need Some Girlfriends
Last week I made 5 new friends. I can’t remember the last time I made that many new friends in a week. As I have got older, meeting new people that I click with has become harder, and to be
Foodie Post: My Favourite Locals
I love food. That is certainly not a revelation to anyone who has read some of my posts, seen my tweets or followed me on Instagram. Good food to me isn’t just about eating gourmet though, its about just enjoying
Finding Home
I recently went through the rather stressful experience of trying to find somewhere to live in Mumbai. The options are overwhelming and also very varied in their quality and price. Coming from a country where you look up some places
Class or crass: India’s Middle Class
One of the biggest culture shocks I am now experiencing relates to what is considered to be “class” or behaviour that represents economic and social status. It isn’t something I saw much of when I was backpacking, but now that
Morning Walks in Bandra: Pictorial Post
I have settled into the bayside suburb of Bandra, otherwise known as the Queen of Suburbs. It is home to Shah Rukh Khan and other lesser known but glamorous people and lots of fabulous restaurants and cafes. It is also
A Slice of Luxury: Jaipur
In my nine months backpacking across India I have lived on a relatively small budget of between Rs 1,000 – 1,500 per day ($20-$30). Its not insanely cheap for India, but coming from my very comfortable middle class existence in
How India Turned Me Into a Feminist
I have a confession to make, I am a feminist. Nine months travelling through India has turned me into a feminist and this is me coming out of the closet. I have always considered myself to be egalitarian, striving for
My European Mini-Break: Pondicherry and Auroville
Pondicherry (now correctly known as Puducherry) is what I would describe as the perfect little European mini-break within India. Don’t get me wrong its not the same as being in Paris, but after 8 months of thalis, crowds and narrow
The Joy and Curse of Solo-Travel
I love traveling on my own, I have been a solo-traveler for about 14 years now and thrive on the freedom and exhilaration of it. I guess you could say I have a strong independent streak and am comfortable in