I get asked all the time, “Why do you choose to stay in India?”. I am asked this by my Indian friends, by friends overseas, travellers I meet and most recently by my parents who are here visiting me for
Bandh (Closed): Incredible India Indeed
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
It’s the Season for Music
It seems to be the season for festivals here in India. Mumbai Film Festival has just finished and everywhere I turn there seems to be another new festival to attend. One thing I did a lot of in my past
Indian English: My Top 10
I love the English language. Since I have been learning Hindi, I do also appreciate how hard it is to learn any language that is not your first language. That is why I find it fascinating that most middle and
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
Waiting for the Monsoon
The weather here in Mumbai is now diabolical. Between 9am and 6pm its too hot to consider venturing outside for any length of time. Even just standing outside my front door for a few minutes renders me covered in sweat.
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